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Monday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Spurs manager Harry Redknapp has cooled speculation that he is ready to make a £10m offer for Celtic midfielder Scott Brown. (Various)

Aberdeen's new signing Jerel Ifil has pleaded with supporters not to judge him too harshly after the centre half's unconvincing debut in the 3-1 defeat by Celtic. (Daily Mail)

Following his side's 6-1 thumping by Arsenal, Everton manager David Moyes says Celtic will not suffer the same fate in their Champions League tie against the Gunners. (Various)

Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen has warned Celtic that the Gunners aim to win the first leg of their Champions League tie at Celtic Park on Tuesday. (Daily Record)

Scotland manager George Burley will hold talks with the Scottish Football Association if he fails to guide his side to the World Cup finals. (The Herald)

Rangers captain David Weir says he sympathises with team-mate and goalkeeper Neil Alexander after he lost his place to Allan McGregor for the opening-day victory over Falkirk. (The Herald)

But Rangers manager Walter Smith has not ruled out a return for Alexander this season. (Daily Record)

Ross McCormack is a doubt for Scotland's remaining World Cup qualifiers after sustaining a hamstring injury during Cardiff's draw with Blackpool. (The Scotsman)

Former Celtic striker Frank McAvennie has criticised the SFA over its handling of the Barry Ferguson affair. (The Sun)

OTHER GOSSIP

Andy Murray celebrated moving up to number two in the world rankings by winning the Montreal Masters with a three-set victory over Juan Martin del Potro. (Various)



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Monday's gossip column
17 Aug 09 |  Gossip
Sunday's Scottish gossip
16 Aug 09 |  Scottish Premier


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