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Tuesday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

George Burley is winning his fight to stay on as Scotland manager because the Scottish FA does not want to fork out the cash to pay him off. (Daily Express)

Gordon Strachan looks certain to be offered the Scotland job if the Scottish FA ditches George Burley. (The Sun)

Hearts manager Csaba Laszlo has all but ended Laryea Kingston's career after axing the Ghana midfielder from his squad to face Kilmarnock because of a club versus country row. (Various)

Hearts manager Csaba Laszlo is poised to use midfielder David Obua as a striker in an attempt to solve his side's goalscoring problems. (The Scotsman)

Celtic's German defender Andreas Hinkel has offered to provide information that will help Stuttgart beat Rangers in the Champions League. (Various)

Swiss referee Massimo Busacca will take charge of Stuttgart versus Rangers a month after overseeing Celtic's 2-0 Champions League defeat by Arsenal in Glasgow. (Various)

Celtic are to scout Japan and Tokyo full-back Yuto Nagatomo on the recommendation of former Parkhead midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura. (Daily Express)

St Mirren midfielder Stephen McGinn insists he did not dive to win a penalty on Saturday after St Johnstone's Dave Mackay accused him of cheating. (Daily Express)

OTHER GOSSIP

John Higgins says his season has been thrown into chaos after the snooker club where he practices, Craigpark Masters in Glasgow, closed down. (The Sun)

The Scottish Golf Union has defended its decision to fund the entry fees for amateur players entering the European tour qualifying school. (The Scotsman)



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Tuesday's gossip column
15 Sep 09 |  Gossip
Monday's Scottish gossip
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