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Monday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Gordon Strachan is poised to quit Celtic as manager, with a statement expected this week and Sunderland targeting the former Southampton boss. (The Sun)

Motherwell's Mark McGhee has emerged as favourite to succeed Gordon Strachan as Celtic manager. (The Sun)

But Burnley's Owen Coyle, West Brom's Tony Mowbray and former West Ham manager Alan Curbishley will also feature on Celtic's shortlist. (The Sun)

Motherwell's Mark McGhee is favourite to succeed Jimmy Calderwood as manager of Aberdeen. (The Scotsman)

Aberdeen midfielder Ricky Foster says the club have made a mistake by forcing out manager Jimmy Calderwood. (Daily Express)

Aberdeen captain Scott Severin could decide to stay if the club improve their contract offer after qualifying for the Europa League. (Daily Express)

Madjid Bougherra says there is no way he will leave Rangers in the summer after the defender helped them win the Scottish title and a place in the Champions League group stages. (Daily Mirror)

Hearts want to re-sign Paul Hartley and the midfielder is happy to return to Tynecastle if Celtic fail to offer him a new contract. (The Sun)

Bruno Aguiar has confirmed on his Facebook page that he will leave Hearts after the midfielder rejected a new contract. (The Sun)

Maros Klimpl may reject an offer to stay with Motherwell after being released by Midtjylland following his loan spell at Fir Park. (The Sun)

Promoted St Johnstone are poised to sign Kenny Deuchar, with the striker set to leave Hamilton Accies. (Daily Express)

St Johnstone will switch their attention to Linfield goalkeeper Alan Mannus if they fail to sign Dunfermline's Paul Gallacher. (Daily Express)

OTHER SPORTS

Andrew Lemoncello has rejected the chance of making big athletics money by switching his allegiance to the USA and will continue representing Scotland and Great Britain. (The Herald)

Scotland's Catriona Morrison regained the European duathlon title with a 19-second win over Agnieska Jerzyk of Poland in Budapest. (The Herald)



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Monday's gossip column
25 May 09 |  Gossip
Sunday's Scottish gossip
24 May 09 |  Scottish Premier


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