The news-cycle for Scottish football never sleeps, and after a pulsating Edinburgh derby that went all the way through extra-time at Hampden last night there are plenty of off-the-field stories to complement the on-field action served up on Saturday.
Whether it be transfer rumours, the on-going coronavirus crisis, or something else, Scottish football never sleeps.
Steven Gerrard has urged one of his star men not to give up too early, while the domino effect might work in Celtic’s favour over a former transfer target.
A documentary will shine a light on Scotland’s greatest managers, and another dug-out hopeful is making moves Stateside.
There’s all this, and plenty more across the SPFL Premiership landscape this morning, and here’s a flavour of the gossip and news round-up across the country.
It’s the rumour mill for Sunday, November 1, 2020.
5. End of ten talk
Former Hearts and Scotland boss Craig Levein is fed up of hearing about Celtic's ten-in-a-row bid so hopes a Rangers league will reset the counter again (Scottish Sun) Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
6. In Celtic sights?
Former BBC journalist Jim Spence claimed Celtic have watched Dundee United goalkeeper Benjamin Siegrist last week (Twitter) Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
7. Domino effect?
Celtic target Fraser Forster could be made available again after Southampton took interest in Accrington Stanley goalkeeper Toby Savin as back-up to Alex McCarthy (Football Insider) Photo: Ian MacNicol
8. Loan less likely
Good form on his return to the Newcastle team may foil Steven Gerrard’s hopes of luring 12m-rates Jacob Murphy to Ibrox on loan (The Chronicle) Photo: STU FORSTER