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Sunday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Tottenham Hotspur have rekindled their interest in Celtic's Scott Brown and could pay up to £11m to secure his services. (Various)

The Scottish Football Association will trigger a secret 'break clause' and look to sack Scotland manager George Burley if the national team misses out on a World Cup play-off spot. (News of the World)

The clause in Burley's contract allows the SFA to fire him and pay out a relatively small compensation sum of £150,000 - half his yearly salary. (Sunday Mail)

Celtic's Aiden McGeady says a pre-match pep talk from his boss Tony Mowbray inspired him to put Aberdeen to the sword at Pittodrie yesterday. (Sunday Mail)

Celtic defender Glenn Loovens is a doubt for Tuesday's Champions League qualifier against Arsenal with a knee injury. (Various)

Middlesbrough are set to launch a £700,000 bid for Aberdeen striker Lee Miller. (Sunday Mail)

However, Lee Miller's chances of a move would appear to have suffered after Boro scout Gordon McQueen left Pittodrie at half-time with the Dons 3-0 down to Celtic. (News of the World)

Hearts midfielder Laryea Kingston says he would have no hesitation in signing a long-term deal at the club if it was offered. (News of the World)



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Sunday's gossip column
16 Aug 09 |  Gossip
Saturday's Scottish gossip
15 Aug 09 |  Scottish Premier


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