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Thursday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Celtic say new manager Tony Mowbray will have money to spend in the transfer market. (Various)

Mowbray says there are a number of players he would like to bring to Celtic Park and is ready to embark on bolstering his squad. (The Herald)

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell has rejected suggestions that Mowbray was the club's third choice. And Lawwell also said the Scottish Premier League clubs should have signed a television deal with Sky rather than Setanta. (The Scotsman)

Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish says he is interested in signing deposed Rangers captain Barry Ferguson. (Daily Record)

Japanese midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura is poised to sign a two-year deal with Espanyol after deciding to leave Celtic. (Various)

Former Republic of Ireland boss Steve Staunton has been interviewed for the managerial vacancy at Motherwell. (Daily Express)

Hamilton Accies manager Billy Reid says he will scour the loan market in English football as he looks to add to his squad ahead of next season. (Various)

Paul Kane has backed his former team-mate Eddie May to be a success if he is appointed Falkirk's new manager. (Various)

Aberdeen manager Mark McGhee says his players will be fired up for victory in their opening league game against Celtic at Pittodrie. (Various)

St Mirren and St Johnstone have targeted Dunfermline goalkeeper Paul Gallacher. (The Sun)

OTHER SPORTS

Wimbledon number three seed Andy Murray believes a demanding training regime in Miami means he is a genuine contender for the title this year. (Various)

Meanwhile, Andy's brother Jamie says his prolonged slump in form could see him quit tennis. (Various)



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see also
Tuesday's gossip column
16 Jun 09 |  Gossip
Monday's Scottish gossip
15 Jun 09 |  Scottish Premier


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