Reaction to European fixtures, Aberdeen midfielder on the way back and Hibs prepare for “mayhem”…
Hearts interim boss Liam Fox dedicated the 2-1 Conference League win over Dinamo Minsk in Azerbaijan behind closed doors to the Tynecastle supporters who were locked out of the game. (Record)
Yan Dhanda’s late goal meant Hearts will pocket £335,000 for their win. (Scotsman – subscription)
Sir Alex Ferguson opted to watch Rangers’ 4-1 Europa League loss to Lyon at Ibrox rather than another of his former clubs, Manchester United, in action in their 3-3 draw with hosts Porto. (Mail)
Manager Philippe Clement played down his decision to replace Rangers captain James Tavernier, 32, during the defeat by Lyon. (Herald – subscription)
Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin takes heart from his side only losing once in five games against last season’s top-six teams on their return to the Scottish Premiership. (Record)
Aberdeen winning the Premiership would be good for Scottish football, says former England captain Alan Shearer. (Press and Journal – subscription)
Injured Aberdeen midfielder Dante Polvara, 24, should return after November’s international break. (Record)
Aberdeen great Jim Leighton is urging men to get checked as he seeks to raise awareness of prostate cancer. (Press and Journal – subscription)
Hibernian are preparing to deal with the “mayhem” of Motherwell’s long throw-ins when the sides meet on Saturday, says head coach David Gray. (Edinburgh Evening News – subscription)
New St Johnstone head coach Simo Valakari intends to assess the squad he has inherited before making any changes. (Courier – subscription)
