Sunday's Scottish gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Rangers tried to offload Kyle Lafferty to an English club for £1.75m on transfer deadline day. (Sunday Mail)

Ally McCoist says he understands why financial constraints at Rangers meant he was not given significant funds to replace striker Nikica Jelavic. (Sunday Herald)

Everton striker Nikica Jelavic believes England's Premier League would benefit from the Old Firm leaving the SPL and competing down south. (Sunday Mail)

Owner Craig Whyte has warned Rangers supporters to prepare themselves for the "toughest few weeks in our club's history". (Scotland On Sunday)

OTHER GOSSIP

Scotland's John Barclay believes his side blew their Calcutta Cup chances "with four minutes of madness". (Scotland on Sunday)