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Sunday's Scottish gossip column

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Scottish Football Association president George Peat has hit out at the SPL saying the quality of product on offer is sub-standard. (Sunday Herald)

Meanwhile, Peat has said the Home Nations will not be making a decision on a British national team for the 2012 Olympics in London by the 31 May deadline set by the world's governing body. (News of the World)

George Burley has blasted French referee Laurent Duhamel after his performance in Scotland's 3-0 defeat against the Netherlands in Amsterdam. (Sunday Mail)

Iceland coach Olafur Johannesson says his entire nation is banking on a win against Scotland at Hampden on Wednesday night to help them through their economic crisis. (Sunday Mail)

Portsmouth defender Hermann Hreidarsson says Scotland's Darren Fletcher will not get the opportunity to spoil Iceland's World Cup dream when the nations meet midweek. (Sunday Mail)

Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc has come under fire for his dreadful performance against Northern Ireland for Poland in their World Cup qualifier at Windsor Park. (News of the World)

Scotland keeper Craig Gordon is ready to quit Sunderland if he does not regain his first team slot. (News of the World)

The Scottish Cup semi-final between Dunfermline and Falkirk will be played at Hampden, even if the stadium is half-full. (News of the World)



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