Gossip: 'Early return' for Celtic's Johnston?

Canada head coach Jesse Marsch says Celtic full-back Alistair Johnston is set to make an "early return" from injury and hopes to include him in his squad for friendlies next month. (The Herald), external

Lutz Pfannenstiel, the former German goalkeeper who is in the running to become sporting director at Aberdeen, is also in talks with Borussia Monchengladbach. (Scottish Sun), external

Former Ibrox defender Gary Bollan says it's "astonishing" that Rangers have not kept a clean sheet away from home since 8 December last year, adding that the current team "look a bit disjointed". (Daily Record), external

Stephen Robinson reveals his "biggest regret" was winning just seven caps for Northern Ireland as the St Mirren boss repeats that he has ambitions to manage his country one day. (Daily Record), external

Having opened his account in the Coppa Italia, Scotland midfielder Lennon Miller is targeting more goals and assists from the advanced role he has been given at Udinese. (Daily Record), external

Greece will be without injured Olympiakos captain Panagiotis Retsos for next week's crucial World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Hampden. (The Herald), external