The Rumour Mill: Sunday’s Scottish football news and gossip

ARBROATH CUP SHOCK

• Arbroath manager Paul Sheerin says his side’s draw against Celtic in the Scottish Cup was better than Inverness Caledonian Thistle’s victory of the Parkhead side in 2000 - of which he was a part of (Sunday Mail)

• Celtic manager Neil Lennon says the draw with Arbroath will not derail his side’s bid to reach the last 16 of the Champions League.

The Parkhead side have won only two of their last six matches at home in all competitions ahead of Wednesday’s encounter with Spartak. (Mail)

SPL teams aim have league reorganisation in place by next season

Scottish Premier League clubs will meet tomorrow having agreed in principle to a new set up of two 12-team divisions which will see each club play each other twice before splitting into three eight-team play-off sections.

It is understood, however, that the proposals do not include an option to fast-track Rangers back into the top flight of Scottish football. (Scotland on Sunday)

Davies rules himself out of Scotland job

Billy Davies has become the latest candidate to rule himself out of the Scotland job adding that it is to early in his career for him to become an international manager.

Davies was sacked as manager of Nottingham Forest for failing to reach the play-offs for the second year in a row. (Express)

Hibs away dressing room painted green for Hearts visit

Pat Fenlon has arranged for the away dressing room to be painted green ahead of the Edinburgh derby.

Former Hearts star Ian Black caused an emotional reaction last season when he wore a T-shirt emblazoned with the message “I’ll paint this place Maroon” after the Tynecastle side beat their rivals 3 - 1 . (Sunday Mail)

McGeady set to face Celtic

Spartak Moscow winger is expected to return to action against his former club after managing his first appearance following six weeks on the sidelines.

McGeady’s comeback match saw his side lose 4 - 2 to Zenit St Petersburg on Friday. (Express)