Rangers release still hurts Ferguson – Scottish gossip

Bologna and Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson, 25, has revealed that being released by Rangers, for whom father Derek and uncle Barry had played, at the age of 14 still hurts and helps motivate him to push for more success. (Record), external

Romania legend Gheorghe Hagi has told son Ianis to keep his head up despite the midfielder’s lack of playing time at Rangers. (National), external

David Moyes is eyeing a return to Premier League management with Crystal Palace, Leicester City, Southampton and Wolverhampton Wanderers all potentially interested in the Scot’s services. (Talksport), external

Scotland winger Ben Doak admitted he is “loving” his time on loan to Middlesbrough from Liverpool after the 18-year-old winger provided two assists in the 5-1 thrashing of Luton Town. (Scotsman – subscription), external

Celtic striker Adam Idah has pulled out of the Republic of Ireland squad to face Finland and England after the hefty head knock he suffered in a challenge with Kilmarnock’s Joe Wright. (Sun), external

Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin has confirmed Jamie McGrath underwent surgery last week in a bid to limit the number of games the Republic of Ireland midfielder will miss. (Press & Journal – subscription), external

Everton manager Sean Dyche has thrown down the gauntlet to Nathan Patterson to end the injury woes that have plagued the 23-year-old Scotland right-back since leaving Rangers. (Daily Record), external

Club Bruges head coach Nicky Hayen, whose side face Celtic in the Champions League this month, lashed out at his own players and accused them of having an attitude problem after they threw away a two-goal lead against bottom side Beerschot in the Belgian top flight. (Herald – subscription), external

Two thirds of Celtic fans believe the Scottish champions should have an independently elected fan advisory board, according to new research from the University of Glasgow. (Glasgow Times), external