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Saturday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Celtic are seeking a new right-back with Andreas Hinkel almost certain to join Hull City in a £1.5m transfer - but after the Champions League tie with Arsenal. (Daily Record)

Hull have put in a £3m offer for Celtic right-back Andreas Hinkel, but the Glasgow club will only let the German go for £4m. (The Sun)

Hamilton striker Richard Offiong rejected summer moves worth higher wages after Accies accepted bids from Colchester United and Greek club Skoda Xanthi. (The Sun)

Hearts owner Vladimir Romanov is trying to persuade friend and former Chelsea boss Avram Grant to take a boardroom role at Tynecastle. (Daily Mail)

Scott Brown, Shaun Maloney and Stephen Whittaker have defended George Burley following criticism of the Scotland manager after the 4-0 World Cup defeat by Norway. (Various)

The Scottish champions will face a qualifier for the Champions League - unless the winners of this year's tournament also qualify for the group stages through their league placing. (The Sun)

St Johnstone chairman Geoff Brown is willing to sell the Scottish Premier League newcomers but says there have been no potential buyers he would trust to take the club on. (Daily Mail)

East Stirlingshire coach Jim McInally has criticised the Scottish FA for handing his hard-up club a £1000 fine on top of his 12-match touchline ban for misconduct last season. (Daily Record)

OTHER GOSSIP

Colin Montgomerie will still be guaranteed an invite to next year's USPGA Championship despite missing the halfway cut. (The Herald)



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Saturday's gossip column
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Friday's Scottish gossip
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