Celtic anticipate the trio to return in the semi-final, putting pressure on Rangers’ boss… Kris Boyd, a former Rangers forward, believes Aberdeen has a superior management, team, and recruitment setup than the Ibrox club, following the Dons’ victory on Wednesday evening. (Sun, exterior) Boyd claims Philippe Clement’s time at Rangers is up. (Record, External) Rangers’ recent accounts, which showed a £17 million loss, have worried former player and manager Ally McCoist. (football Scotland), external

Vaclav Cerny missed Rangers’ 2-1 loss at Pittodrie due to a minor injury that was not considered serious. (Sun, exterior) Aberdeen’s manager, Jimmy Thelin, praised the team’s mental strength in their victory over Rangers. (Press and Journal – subscription), external Aberdeen’s start to the season has been “fantastic,” according to Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers, who is quick to add out that his team has also been “brilliant,” as both teams are currently in the top two spots in the Scottish Premiership after 10 games. (Mail) Celtic captain Callum McGregor, along with Adam Idah and Nicolas Kuhn, are likely to be eligible for Saturday’s Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Aberdeen. (Record)

Dundee manager Tony Docherty is questioning the penalty awarded to Celtic in his team’s 2-0 defeat in Glasgow on Wednesday. (Herald – subscription), External Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin couldn’t understand how his side lost 2-1 at home to Motherwell on Wednesday. (Courier, subscription), external Hibernian’s head coach, David Grey, wants to see more of an attacking threat after the club climbed off the bottom of the Premiership standings with a 0-0 draw at Ross County. (Edinburgh Evening News subscription), external Following their 3-1 loss to St Mirren, St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari believes the club must find a way to relieve pressure on itself. (Courier, subscription), external

Hearts head coach Neil Critchley says of captain Lawrence Shankland that “it’s not going for him” after the striker drew a blank in the 2-1 loss at home to Kilmarnock. (Edinburgh Evening News subscription)

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