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« Reply #90 on: September 03, 2010, 09:34:05 AM »


Friday's Scottish gossip

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Scotland captain Darren Fletcher has urged referee Cuneyt Cakir to clamp down on diving during the Euro 2012 qualifier against Lithuania. (Various)

Czech Republic winger Jaroslav Plasil has warned Euro 2012 group rivals Scotland they are in a fight for second place. (Daily Record, Express)

Celtic have been linked with free agent Danny Shittu after the Nigerian defender left English Premier League outfit Bolton. (Daily Record) Shock no thumbs down head banger

Hamilton manager Billy Reid says the closure of the transfer window will not end his pursuit of free agents to bolster his Accies squad. (Daily Mail)

Former Aberdeen boss Steve Paterson has ended his two-and-a-half years out of football by returning for a second spell in charge of Huntly. (Various)

Hearts are leading the chase to sign former Dundee United winger and free agent Jennison Myrie-Williams. (Daily Mail)

Motherwell defender Stephen Craigan will wear the captain's armband for Northern Ireland in Friday's Euro 2012 qualifier against Slovenia to mark his 50th cap. (Daily Record)

Liechtenstein boss Hans-Peter Zaugg has appealed to the Tartan Army not to boo their national anthem - which uses the tune of God Save the Queen - when they face Scotland at Hampden next Tuesday. (Sun)

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« Reply #91 on: September 04, 2010, 01:47:46 PM »


Saturday's Scottish gossip

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Celtic midfielder Ki Sung-Yueng has used his Twitter account to hit out at manager Neil Lennon and claims he will leave the club if he fails to win a regular starting place. (Daily Record) Wave

Aberdeen boss Mark McGhee admits there is no guarantee of success in applying for a work permit for new loan signing Nikola Vujadinovic. (Various)

Celtic aim to speak to defender Danny Shittu next week, following his release from Bolton. (Daily Express) thumbs down no

Celtic boss Neil Lennon would like to have made one more addition to his squad before the transfer window closed. (Sun) huh

Meanwhile, Celtic are to link up with Mexican club Santos Laguna. (Sun) huh

St Johnstone boss Derek McInnes says 16-year-old midfielder Liam Caddis will have a part to play in his side this season. (Daily Express)

Former Falkirk manager Eddie May is back in youth coaching at Rangers, admitting he feels more comfortable in that role. (Herald)

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« Reply #92 on: September 06, 2010, 10:56:24 AM »


Monday's Scottish gossip

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Scotland's Euro 2012 opponents Lithuania and Liechtenstein have urged manager Craig Levein to stop whinging about refereeing decisions. (Daily Record)

Midfielder Lee McCulloch wants the Tartan Army to raise the roof at Hampden on Tuesday and roar Scotland on to victory against Liechtenstein. (Various)

Levein insists he will not protect midfielders McCulloch and Scott Brown, who are both one booking away from being suspended for the Euro 2012 qualifier against the Czech Republic. (Various) huh

Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso believes Scotland can beat Liechtenstein if they keep their patience in the face of ultra-defensive tactics. (Various)

Kilmarnock midfielder Alexel Eremenko admits his loan move from Ukranian side Metalist Kharkiv may help him to make another switch in January. (Daily Mail)

Celtic manager Neil Lennon phoned world super-featherweight champion Ricky Burns to offer words of encouragement ahead of his title victory over Roman Martinez. (Various)

Hearts owner Vladimir Romanov has suggested the Scottish Football Association should hire him as a consultant after the national side failed to beat Lithuania in their Euro 2012 qualifier. (Various) hysterical

Former Hearts midfielder Rudi Skacel could return to Tynecastle as he mulls over offers from three clubs after turning down a new contract at Greek outfit Larissa. (Scotsman)

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« Reply #93 on: September 07, 2010, 04:48:33 PM »


Tuesday's Scottish gossip

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Hibernian chief executive Scott Lindsay claims Anthony Stokes was sold to Celtic because he was no longer committed to the Edinburgh club. (The Sun)

Middlesbrough midfielder Kevin Thompson is on track to be fit for Scotland's key Euro 2012 qualifiers with the Czech Republic and Spain next month after recovering from a leg break. (The Herald)

Hibernian manager John Hughes is still in talks with Netherlands cap Romano Denneboom as he bids to replace Anthony Stokes. (The Scotsman)

Hearts are in talks with former player Rudi Skacel regarding a return to the Edinburgh club. (The Mail)

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« Reply #94 on: September 08, 2010, 09:32:49 AM »


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Former Celtic keeper Artur Boruc could be set to quit Fiorentina just two months after joining the Italian club on a £1.7m deal as he's fed up playing second-fiddle to Sebastien Frey. (The Sun)  huh

St Mirren have given French midfielder Amick Ciani a chance to return to Scottish football after the Paisley club handed him a trial. (The Sun)

Inverness Caledonian Thistle have snapped up free agent Stuart Duff until the end of the season. (The Star)

Hibernian manager John Hughes says he sold Anthony Stokes to Celtic because he feared for the player's "mind-set" if the deal did not go through. (Daily Record)

Freed Hibernian keeper Yves Ma-Kalamby is set to secure a deal with Swansea after playing for the club's reserves against Swindon. (Daily Record)

Jamie Stevenson is eyeing a move to Malta after his short-term deal with East Stirling came to an end. (Daily Record)

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« Reply #95 on: September 09, 2010, 09:57:52 AM »


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Scotland manager Craig Levein says he will abandon the attacking formation he employed against Liechtenstein. (The Sun)

And Levein decided to substitute fans' favourite James McFadden at half-time because he had not tracked back enough. (The Sun, Daily Record)

Andrius Velicka, Aberdeen's Lithuanian striker, tells Scotland that they were lucky to beat Liechtenstein. No shite Sherlock(The Sun)

Former Dundee United manager Jim McLean reckons even Sir Alex Ferguson could not get the current Scotland squad to a finals. (Daily Record)

Czech Republic midfielder Jaroslav Plasil views his country's game against Scotland next month as a "must-win" if they are to have any realistic hope of reaching the Euro 2012 finals. (Daily Record)

Neil Doncaster, the Scottish Premier League's chief executive, says he would consider re-introducing terracing to Scotland's top-flight grounds. (The Herald)  clapping

Kilmarnock manager Mixu Paatelainen is looking to bring more foreign players to Rugby Park outside of the transfer window. (The Herald)

Celtic target Danny Shittu is not keen to come to the club on trial to prove his fitness - the defender says his CV speaks for itself. (Daily Express) Go feck yourself Danny  wanker

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« Reply #96 on: September 10, 2010, 12:17:47 PM »


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Hearts want £50,000 in compensation from the Scottish Football Association for the injury suffered on international duty by Lee Wallace, who will miss 12 weeks of the season. (Daily Star, Daily Express) huh

Former Falkirk favourite Russell Latapy is urging 18-year-old Trinidad and Tobago international Shahdon Winchester to use the opportunity of a two-week trial at Celtic to win a deal. (The Sun) clapping

Morton's Carlo Monti is out for six weeks after injuring his ankle in a bounce game against Celtic. (The Sun)

Former Rangers and England centre-forward Mark Hateley warns "bone-idle" Kris Boyd that his international career could soon be over if he does not improve his attitude and work-rate. (Daily Record) clapping

Defender Madjid Bougherra says he had no firm offers to leave Rangers. (Daily Record) thumbs down

Celtic assistant manager Alan Thompson insists players like Efrain Juarez from Mexico and Emilio Izaguirre from Honduras will have to learn how to cope with the cold and wet Scottish winter. (Daily Record, Herald) clapping

St Mirren manager Danny Lennon is still on the look-out for new players, with injury affecting Michael Higdon and Craig Dargo. (Daily Express)

Scotland full-back Gary Naysmith, now at Huddersfield Town, has been ruled out for four months after surgery on his foot. (Daily Express)

Paul Coutts, the Preston and Scotland Under-21 midfielder, hopes his country are drawn against England on Friday in the play-offs for the 2011 European Champion

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« Reply #97 on: September 11, 2010, 10:25:15 AM »


Saturday's Scottish gossip

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Despite three league wins from as many games Rangers manager Walter Smith has urged his "sluggish" side to find form ahead of their Champions League campaign. (Various) no

Celtic legend Billy McNeill has blasted the Scottish Premier League for failing to mark the 25th anniversary of Jock Stein's death. (Sun) clapping

Hearts midfielder Ruben Palazuelos insists Saturday's opponents Celtic are a shadow of the side of a few years ago and have lost the fear factor at Celtic Park. (Sun) huh

Birmingham City striker Garry O'Connor has been sent on loan to Barnsley. (Sun)

Hamilton goalkeeper Tomas Cerny believes Accies can shock Rangers in their league game at New Douglas Park in the same way Lithuania stunned the Czech Republic in their Euro 2012 qualifier. (Various) thumbs up

Celtic manager Neil Lennon hopes to add to his squad in the January transfer window. (Herald) clapping

Scotland Under-21 boss Billy Stark wants a change to the date of his side's Euro 2011 play-off against Iceland because of a clash with the full national side. (Daily Record)

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« Reply #98 on: September 13, 2010, 11:34:58 AM »


Sunday's Scottish gossip

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Sir Alex Ferguson says Walter Smith is too young to quit as planned as Rangers manager at the end of the season and thinks owner Sir David Murray can persuade him to stay. (Sunday Mail) huh

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says Walter Smith "has kept Rangers alive" by winning the Scottish title at a time of financial crisis for the Glasgow club. (Sunday Express) thumbs down

Rangers fans fear retribution from Greater Manchester Police for the trouble after the 2008 Uefa Cup final when they travel to Old Trafford for Tuesday's Champions League tie. (Sunday Express)   thumbs up

Scotland coach Craig Levein says there is room for flair players like James McFadden in his team but that he needs every player to share the workload. (Sunday Mail)

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has defended James McFadden after the forward was criticised by Scotland coach Craig Levein for being lazy and selfish against Liechtenstein. (Scotland on Sunday)

Scotland are looking into the possibility of ditching the controversial Jabulani ball after players complained about it in their last two internationals.  huh (Sunday Express)

The Scottish Football Association faces a battle with clubs over plans to force them all to ensure their pitches are perfectly flat, with Motherwell having already sought legal advice. (News of the World)

Striker Darryl Duffy has fractured a foot before making his debut for Hibernian on loan from Bristol Rovers and will take about eight weeks to recover. (Sunday Mail)

Angry St Mirren manager Danny Lennon will fine Paul McGowan if video evidence proves he was correctly sent off for landing a punch on Manuel Pascali during Kilmarnock's 2-1 win on Saturday. (Sunday Mail) clapping

Gary McAllister, who is Gordon Strachan's coach at Middlesbrough, is ready to answer Gerard Houllier's call to be the Frenchman's right-hand man at Aston Villa. (People)

Uefa has given the green light for Great Britain and Northern Ireland to field an Under-23 football team for the first time in the Olympics. (Sunday Express)

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« Reply #99 on: September 14, 2010, 11:30:51 AM »


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Former Celtic winger Aiden McGeady said his debut for Spartak Moscow, in which the Russian side won 2-1, was like an SPL encounter. (Daily Record)

Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher insists Rangers manager Walter Smith is the equal of Jock Stein as the sides prepare to meet in the Champions League. (Daily Record) hysterical wanker

Rangers are unhappy at the SPL fixture list after being handed five away matches following their next six Champions League encounters. (Daily Record) huh

Aberdeen manager Mark McGhee has been branded embarrassing, ridiculous and arrogant by former referee Kenny Clark after being sent off in his side's 3-1 defeat by Dundee United on Saturday. (The Sun)

Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has pleaded with boss Alex Ferguson to play him in Tuesday's Champions League match against Rangers after being dropped for Saturday's encounter with Everton due to problems in his private life. (Daily Mail) clapping

Rangers defender Kirk Broadfoot faces an anxious wait to see if he'll be fit for Tuesday's encounter with Manchester United after twisting his ankle against Hamilton on Saturday. (The Star)

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« Reply #100 on: September 14, 2010, 11:32:13 AM »


Tuesday's Scottish gossip

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Rangers defender Kirk Broadfoot faces a late fitness test on an ankle injury ahead of the Champions League game against Manchester United at Old Trafford (Various)

Former Manchester United star Lou Macari has warned Rangers to be wary of Javier "Chicarito" Hernandez. (Daily Record)

Neil Lennon is ready to offer striker Georgios Samaras a new deal as the Greek international enters the final year of his contract at Celtic. (Various) clapping

Under-fire Middlesbrough manager Gordon Strachan insists he will survive the current turbulent period at the English Championship club. (Various)

Rangers manager Walter Smith says he has no intention of reversing his decision to step down at the end of the season. (Sun)

John Hughes hopes to tackle Hibs's lack of goals by signing Lithuanian international Valdas Trakys. (Sun)

Hearts owner Vladimir Romanov has once again hit out at the Old Firm and the stranglehold they have over Scottish football. (Express)

St Mirren striker Paul McGowan has apologised for gesturing towards a Kilmarnock supporter following his red card at Rugby Park last weekend. (Various)

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« Reply #101 on: September 15, 2010, 01:11:46 PM »


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Wigan defender Gary Caldwell could return to fitness in time to play for Scotland against Czech Republic and Spain next month. (Various)

Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon is on course to make a first-team comeback with Sunderland following a broken wrist. (the Scotsman)

Scotland Under-21s have won their battle to move the date of their European Championship play-off home leg against Iceland and it will now be played on 11 October, avoiding a clash with the senior side's match against Spain. (Various) clapping

Top sports doctor Stewart Hillis says a clutch of Scottish managers have been warned to change their lifestyle or run the risk of serious heart problems. (Daily Record)

Kilmarnock are to sign Portuguese striker Rui Miguel on a one-year contract following a successful trial after his departure from CSKA Sofia. (Various)

Trinidad striker Shahadon Winchester has boosted his chances of winning a contract with Celtic by scoring two goals for their reserves in a bounce game against Motherwell. (the Sun) clapping

Aberdeen forward Sone Aluko has been ruled out for up to 12 weeks as he receives treatment to cure a persistent Achilles problem. (Various)

Jimmy Boyle has been named Airdrie United's manager on a permanent basis after a spell as caretaker. (Various)

Former Celtic and Rangers striker Maurice Johnston has been sacked as manager of Toronto, with former St Johnstone midfielder Nick Dasovic taking over as caretaker until the end of the season. (Various)

Aston Villa caretaker manager Kevin MacDonald will ask to be released from his contract as he does not want to return to being reserve-team coach under Gerard Houllier, who is expected to appoint Middlesbrough coach Gary McAllister as his assistant. (the Times)

Celtic could uncover hot prospects in the sub-continent after agreeing to send coaches to work thousands of under-14 children and coaches in India. (the Sun) clapping

Former Celtic winger Aiden McGeady impressed his Russian media critics after Saturday's dazzling debut for Spartak Moscow. (Daily Record)  clapping

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« Reply #102 on: September 16, 2010, 10:44:10 AM »


Thursday's Scottish gossip

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Manchester United's veteran winger Ryan Giggs has praised Rangers for their defensive display in their Champions League goalless draw at Old Trafford. (Various) thumbs down

But former England striker Stan Collymore believes Rangers' negative tactics saw them spurn the chance of securing a shock victory. (Daily Record) hysterical

Bursaspor hitman Sercan Yildirim has vowed to fire his side back into Group C contention when they face Rangers at Ibrox later this month. (Express) clapping

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez says the Scottish Premier League puts its English counterpart to shame when it comes to producing and showcasing young talent. (Express) clapping

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« Reply #103 on: September 18, 2010, 09:59:07 AM »

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Celtic captain Scott Brown is on the radar of Italian giants Inter Milan and Juventus. (Daily Express) thumbs down

Kilmarnock chairman Michael Johnston says Rangers and Celtic have a better chance of winning the Champions League than any non-Old Firm team has of winning the Scottish Premier League. (The Herald)  hysterical

Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish is the man who will decide if his midfielder Barry Ferguson can return to play for Scotland. (Daily Record) no

And McLeish has, indeed, given his player the all-clear to make his comeback. (The Sun)

Wolves striker Steven Fletcher is one player who would like to see Ferguson back in Scotland colours, describing him as "an asset". (Daily Record)

Former Dundee United and Motherwell defender Jim Paterson will be staying at Plymouth after a move to Kavala fell through. (Daily Express)

Celtic striker Morten Rasmussen, on loan at Mainz, says the quality of football in the Bundesliga is "a lot higher" than the Scottish Premier League. (Daily Record)No Shit

Inverness manager Terry Butcher hopes striker Adam Rooney will sign a contract extension with the Highlanders. (Various)

Former Middlesbrough star Bernie Slaven says the only thing he has in common with Kris Boyd is a left leg. (Daily Record)

St Mirren goalkeeper Paul Gallacher says he does not mind wearing the pink goalie's top if it means he is getting a game. (The Sun)

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« Reply #104 on: September 18, 2010, 10:01:15 AM »


Saturday's Scottish gossip

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Rangers manager Walter Smith believes he has a future star in Algerian wide midfielder Salim Kerkar, whom he hopes to sign after the 23-year-old impressed on trial at Ibrox. (Daily Express, Daily Mail)

Scotland manager Craig Levein says his "heart goes out" to midfielder James McFadden, who injured his cruciate ligament while training at Birmingham. (Daily Record)

Neil Lennon says managing Celtic helps him to control his bouts of depression. (Various)

Hamilton forward Dougie Imrie believes their early season form has been so inconsistent that punters are unsure whether to bet on them finishing in the top six or being relegated. (Daily Record)

Kilmarnock's on-loan left-back Ben Gordon has no regrets about taking a break from Chelsea to gain first-team experience. (The Sun)

Hearts midfielder Rudi Skacel insists he would not have returned to Tynecastle if manager Jim Jefferies had not been as enthusiastic as club owner Vladimir Romanov about the move. (Daily Record)

Rangers striker Kenny Miller, whose contract is up next summer, says he is not aware of the club tabling him a second, improved contract after he rejected their first offer. (The Sun) Wave

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