Rumour Mill: Rangers| Paul Hartley| Anthony Stokes

Paul Hartley could be called upon is Stuart McCall leaves Motherwell. Picture: SNS

Hartley could go

Alloa are braced for a raid for manager Paul Hartley if Motherwell boss Stuart McCall leaves Fir Park for Sheffield United.

McCall has been targeted by the League One side following the departure of Danny Wilson and, should he be tempted south, former Scotland international midfielder Hartley is seen as a strong candidate for moving up to the SPL. (Scotsman)

• Michael Higdon says he will stay at Motherwell if Stuart McCall does. (Sun)

Rangers fans angry

Rangers fans are calling for director Brian Stockbridge to resign, after he apparently filmed chairman Malcolm Murray appearing a bit shaky during a night out in London.

The fans were unhappy that members of the board had been splashed across a tabloid front page after the video appeared online.

Andy Kerr, of the Rangers Supporters Assembly, said: “The lack of class is not something Rangers fans have been used to.” (Daily Record)

• Rangers are set to confirm today that they have signed Nicky Clark, after the 21-year-old made a serious impact for Queen of the South.

While several clubs made bigger offers, Clark is thought to want to continue in the footsteps of his father, Sandy, and play at Ibrox. (Daily Express)

Stokes to stay

Anthony Stokes is on the verge of signing a new longterm deal to stay at Celtic.

The move comes as he called for Celtic to win the double this year. (Daily Mail)

Lomas lure

St Johnstone believe they could lose manager Steve Lomas this summer.

Chairman Steve Brown says Lomas’ success may well have brought him to the attention of clubs south of the border. (Daily Express)

Taouil off

Mehdi Taouil is the latest big name to leave Hearts, as the Edinburgh club try to rebuild amid financial upheaval.

Manager Gary Locke has decided that by not renewing the Moroccan’s contract that he can gain some room to manoeuvre in his budget. (Various)