Celtic and Rangers striker tipped for international coaching role, Europa League injury uncertainty, Hibs warning to Premiership rivals - SPFL Premiership rumour mill

Rumours, gossip and headlines from around Scottish football on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.
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Hibs chairman Ron Gordon has warned other clubs in the SPFL Premiership they must step up in Europe and not leave Rangers an Celtic as the league's European representatives. Doing so would be “good for everyone” and “drive the league forward”. Hibs are one of five participants conducting a review of the SPFL. (The Scotsman)

Andrew Considine will be offered a new contract at Aberdeen. The Pittodrie stalwart is recovering from an ACL injury sustained in the Europa Conference against Qarabag. (Press and Journal)

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Rangers could face a depleted Sparta Prague side in Thursday’s Europa League group stage. The Czech side, who will host the match under stadium sanctions from UEFA, could be without eight first-team regulars according to The Daily Record.

Kenny Miller could be in line for a Scotland recall – to Steve Clarke’s coaching regime. The former Rangers, Celtic and Derby County striker, most recently in Australia with Newcastle Jets, is among a group of ex-pro’s ear-marked for a role by the Scotland boss after the success of Steven Naimith’s recent placement within the camp. (The Herald).

Celtic star Jota has backed his team-mates to come through against Bayer Leverkusen – by staying united ‘like brothers’. (Scottish Daily Mail).

Former Rangers striker Greg Stewart was warned look out for snakes when he links up with boss Owen Coyle in India, after a Jamshedpur run-down by his new team-mate, former Motherwell player Peter Hartley. The ex-Steelmen captain briefed the former Rangers striker on what to expect in his new league and lifestyle, he told The Scottish Sun.