Pundit points out major problem with £40m Celtic rebuild, Rangers Covid breakers dubbed 'thickest people on the planet', Hearts continue signing chase - Scottish football rumour mill

Tuesday’s Scottish football news and gossip

Nick Hammond's recruitment has been described as "woeful" by a former Celtic favourite. Picture: SNS

Sutton casts doubts of Hammond’s ability

Chris Sutton believes Celtic are in serious trouble if they are trusting head of recruitment Nicky Hammond to handle a £40 million rebuild this summer with several first-team stars set to be sold in the summer window. The former striker described Hammond’s track record in Glasgow as “woeful”. (Daily Record)

Sturgeon blasts football

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has ordered Scottish football to “get your house in order” after a further alleged breach of Covid-19 rules involving Rangers players. (The Scotsman)

McCall derides rule breakers

Former Rangers midfielder and manager Stuart McCall reckons the players who allegedly broke Covid-19 rules are “the thickest people on the planet”. (Scottish Sun)

Rangers duo close to suspension

Rangers forward Kemar Roofe and defender Leon Balogun are both one booking away from a Europa League suspension. If either player is cautioned in the first leg of the last 32 tie against Royal Antwerp in Belgium on Thursday night, they would automatically be ruled out of the return fixture at Ibrox on February 25. (The Scotsman)

Hearts continue right-back chase

Robbie Neilson still intends to bring a new right-back to Hearts if he can get a deal done. The Edinburgh club can loan players from Scottish Premiership teams or sign free agents as they try to source back-up for Michael Smith. (Evening News)

Hearts striker opens up on racist abuse

Hearts striker Armand Gnanduillet has urged other young footballers to speak out against racism, after opening up on abuse he suffered in his homeland. (The Scotsman)

SFA appoint McIntyre for new role

The Scottish Football Association has appointed Scottish women's football chief executive officer Fiona McIntyre as head of girls' and women's football. (The Scotsman)

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