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Monday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Stephen Thompson plans to take the Scottish Cup to the graveside of his father, Eddie, who preceded him as Dundee United chairman. (Various)

And United's Scottish Cup final man-of-the-match Craig Conway admits there are areas of his game that he could improve. (The Sun)

Cowdenbeath manager Danny Lennon, whose team won the First Division play-off final against Brechin, begs the Fifers' fans to come back next season so that they can "keep the quality on the pitch". (The Herald)

Rangers have played down fears that a tax bill of £24m could push them towards administration, claiming they are vigorously defending the hefty charges and that, in any case, the bulk of the bill would fall to Murray Holdings. (The Sun)

Hibernian striker Derek Riordan is a £400,000 target for QPR and for Derby. (Daily Record)

Middlesbrough manager Gordon Strachan has been criticised by Australian national team manager Pim Verbeek for playing defender Rhys Williams while the player had a pelvic injury. Williams has, nevertheless, made Australia's provisional World Cup squad. (Daily Record)

OTHER GOSSIP

Coatbridge Commonwealth super-featherweight champion Ricky Burns is turning his thoughts to a WBO title bout against Roman Martinez of Puerto Rico, having beaten Syrian Youssef Al Hamidi. (The Herald)



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see also
Monday's gossip column
17 May 10 |  Gossip
Sunday's Scottish gossip
16 May 10 |  Scottish Premier
Sunday's gossip column
16 May 10 |  Gossip
Saturday's Scottish gossip
15 May 10 |  Scottish Premier


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