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Friday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Mark McGhee has dropped his wage demands for the Aberdeen job in a bid to push through his prolonged switch from Fir Park to Pittodrie. (The Star)

Meanwhile, the deal to secure McGhee as Aberdeen manager has stalled because the compensation package to Motherwell has been deemed unsuitable. (Daily Record)

Kilmarnock defender David Lilley is set to depart Rugby Park after talks over a new deal collapsed. (The Star)

Suspended Livingston manager Paul Hegarty claims he will not sit down with Livingston owner Angelo Massone until he is paid. (The Star)

Celtic have drawn up a radical plan to save the Scottish Premier League which involves reducing the number of teams to 10 and abandoning the split. (Daily Record)

Former top referee Hugh Dallas is to become the Saturday night judge and jury of controversial incidents and bring instant verdicts to the public in a new Scottish Football Association plan to bring clarity to the public. (Daily Record)

Hibernian manager John Hughes is ready to make out-of-contract Falkirk keeper Dani Mallo his first signing since taking over at Easter Road. (Daily Record)

Irish rising young management star Pat Fenlon has declared his interest in landing a job in Scotland's top-flight. (Daily Record)

Spanish left-back Xabi Castillo is waiting on the outcome of the managerial position at Celtic to find out if he is able to pursue his preferred option of a move to Scotland in the summer. (Daily Mail)

Dundee are waiting on an answer from ex-Clyde striker Pat Clarke after offering the 24-year-old a contract at Dens Park. (Daily Mail)



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Friday's gossip column
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