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Monday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Gary Caldwell insists Celtic can still hang on to their SPL crown despite falling behind Rangers in the title race again on Sunday. (Daily Express)

And the Celtic defender has also accused Hibernian of playing negative football after the goalless stalemate at Easter Road. (Various)

However, Hibs goalkeeper Yves Ma-Kalambay has defended his team's performance, saying: "We don't do anybody any favours." (Various)

Rangers defender Kirk Broadfoot will have an operation on Monday in an effort to solve his long-running foot injury. (Daily Express)

Referee Stuart Dougal will inform the SFA he would like to bring forward his retirement by a week after controversies shrouded his last two matches. (The Herald)

Dougal also condemned Kyle Lafferty for the simulation that led to a red card for Aberdeen's Charlie Mulgrew. (Daily Mail)

Rangers' Madjid Bougherra, who was also sent off in the match at Ibrox, will depend on the assistant referee reviewing his clash with Jamie Langfield before finding out if he can play in the last game of the season. (The Herald)

OTHER GOSSIP

South African World Cup winner Jake White, Eddie Jones, who took Australia to the 2003 final, and Andy Robinson, who helped coach England to the World Cup success six years ago, make up the shortlist for the Scotland rugby head coach job. (Daily Mail)

Former Scotland captain Ryan Watson believes the team can finally get a win in the Friends Provident Trophy today when they face Kent.

Failure to do so would be the first time since 2003 they have finished their group with no points. (The Scotsman)

Rob Yanders' future with the Scottish Rocks basketball team is set to be decided this week, with it looking increasingly likely the captain will leave in the summer. (The Herald)



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