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Monday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

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)

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)

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)



see also
Monday's gossip column
05 Sep 10 |  Gossip
Sunday's gossip column
05 Sep 10 |  Gossip
Saturday's Scottish gossip
04 Sep 10 |  Scotland
Friday's Scottish gossip
03 Sep 10 |  Scotland
Thursday's Scottish gossip
02 Sep 10 |  Scotland


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