Scottish Gossip: Celtic, Dundee United, Dundee, St Johnstone, vaccination passports, Hampden, Strachan

Scottish football authorities have asked the Scottish government to consider spot checks on supporters' Covid-19 vaccination passports, rather than requiring proof from all fans attending matches, in an attempt to avoid "disorder". (Times)

Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell has revealed Hampden could be revamped in time for a 2030 World Cup bid — with both ends brought closer to the pitch. (Scottish Sun)

Dundee technical director Gordon Strachan has been cleared by the Scottish FA to carry on consultancy work with his former club Celtic. (Scottish Sun)

Dundee United goalkeeper Benjamin Siegrist is back in training and could make a surprise comeback from injury in time for next week's derby. (Courier)

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson is eager to unleash new signing Eetu Vertainen against Rangers at McDiarmid Park on Saturday. (Scotsman)

Ryan Christie could be "lazy" for Celtic and will "struggle" in the English Championship at new club Bournemouth, says former Scotland striker Frank McAvennie. (Football Insider)

Dundee manager James McPake insists he has not been surprised to see on-loan Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths hit the ground running in training - adding that the 31-year-old is a more rounded forward now than he was during the early stages of his career. (Herald)

Liam Scales insists he can't wait to follow in the footsteps of giants like Billy McNeill and Virgil van Dijk after grabbing the Celtic number five shirt on the completion of his £600,000 move from Shamrock Rovers. (Daily Record)

Aberdeen boss Stephen Glass has told new Scotland cap Lewis Ferguson to prioritise starring in red if he wants to add to his international appearances. (Daily Record)