The Rumour Mill: Monday’s football news and gossip

ICT hit out at Red card

Inverness Caledonian Thistle’s Greg Tansey took to Twitter to say he was “absolutely gutted” about being red carded against Celtic on Saturday.

Jonny Hayes also used the site to complain about Tansey’s red, saying: “It’s always hard playing against Celtic and their 14 men.” (The Sun)

Terry Butcher could be investigated for his post-match comments, as could Kilmarnock’s Kenny Shiels. (Daily Record)

Celtic say they are back on track

After Celtic’s 2-0 win, Daniel Majstorovic said he thought his side were back on track in their quest to catch Rangers at the top of the table. (The Sun)

The Parkhead side are keeping an eye on Espanyol’s Pirulo. He is believed to be keen on a move to Glasgow and his agent has held talks with Celtic. (Daily Express)

Lomas wants £1m for Davidson

New St Johnstone manager Steve Lomas has put a £1million price tag on Murray Davidson. Rangers are said to be interested in the midfielder and preparing to make a move for him in January. (The Sun)

Lomas won’t be probed by the SFA over a hand gesture made towards the fourth official during St Johnstone’s match at Ibrox on Saturday. (Daily Record)

Russell backs combined League cup

Rangers chief Ali Russell has spoken up in favour of a combined Scottish and English league cup, though the SFL have warned that the plan would not guarantee success. (Daily Record) ]

Dempster says rules discouraging fans

Motherwell’s Chief Executive Leeann Dempster has said rules in football grounds could be putting fans off going to games. Her claims came after fans were thrown out of their match against Aberdeen at the weekend following a row about standing up during the game. (Daily Record)

Flood says action needed in Hearts wages row

Dundee United’s Willo Flood has urged the Scottish Premier League to take action and intervene take action over late payment of wages at Tynecastle. (The Scotsman)

Meanwhile in a Q and A session on the club’s website, director Sergejus Fedotovas insisted the club was running as normal despite Vladimir Romanov wanting to sell up. (The Scotsman)

Fedotovas also said a number of players at Tynecastle had reached their peak, paving the way for a clearout during the transfer window in January. (The Sun)

In Brief

An ambitious £2million community-led plan to buy 52 per cent of St Mirren has fallen through after problems getting the sign-off for a final funding source. The group responsible for the bid are now looking at other options. (The Herald)

Richie Towell is the latest Hibs player to say that he believes current caretaker manager Billy Brown should be given the job on a permanent basis. (The Scotsman)

Scott Vernon has insisted Aberdeen are still feeling positive despite their poor start to the season. (The Sun)

Dundee United boss Peter Houston believes Gavin Gunning could make “big money” in a few years time. (Daily Record)

St Mirren’s Craig Samson says his side’s win at the weekend shows they can defend to the death when they need to. (Daily Express)

Former Rangers striker James Beattie is prepared to take a significant pay cut to rejoin Sheffield United. (The Sun)