Rumour Mill: World Cup | pre-season friendlies | Rodney Sneijder
Scotland have been drawn in a group with England in the qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup in Russian.
Gordon Strachan’s side will also face Slovakie, Slovenia, Lithuania, Malta.
Scott Allan going nowhere - Stubbs
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Hide AdHibs manager Alan Stubbs, pictured, has reiterated his view that Scott Allan would not be sold ahead of the coming campaign and said that he was fully supported by the board. (Scotsman)
Dean Shiels welcomes Warburton
Dean Shiels has delivered a not so thinly veiled attack on the management style and coaching capabilities of Ally McCoist with a gushing validation of the methods of new manager Mark Warburton. (Scotsman)
Dundee United sign Rodney Sneijder
Dundee United have signed Dutch midfielder Rodney Sneijder on a two-year deal.
The 24-year-old younger brother of Galatasaray midfielder Wesley joins as a free agent after being released by Almere City in his homeland. (BBC)
Leigh Griffiths stakes Champions League claim
Leigh Griffiths staked a claim for a starting spot in Celtic’s upcoming Champions League qualifier against Qarabag with a goal in his side’s 2 - 0 win over Rennes.
(Scotsman)
Montrose make loan signing
Montrose Manager Paul Hegarty recently secured 19 year old defender Matty Allan on a six month loan from Dundee.
The deal will allow the young central defender to gain some first team experience at Links Park whilst also being able to turn out for Dundee in the SPFL Development league.
PRE SEASON FRIENDLY ROUND-UP
Celtic 2 - 0 Rennes
Dundee United 0 - 1 Watford
St Johnstone 0 - 1 Blackpool
Floriana 0 - 5 Hamilton Accies
Kilmarnock 3 - 1 Fleetwood
Partick Thistle 1 - 1 Rotherham