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Monday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Tottenham striker Robbie Keane has emerged as a transfer target for Celtic boss Tony Mowbray.
Full story: Daily Mirror

George Burley is poised to axe assistants Steven Pressley and Tommy McLean if he keeps his job as national manager after a review by the Scottish FA. (The Scotsman)

Rangers manager Walter Smith saved Madjid Bougherra from a second red card by telling the defender to say sorry for the outburst that led to him being sent off against Motherwell on Saturday. (The Sun)

St Johnstone defender Dave Mackay has accused St Mirren midfielder Stephen McGinn of cheating by diving to win a penalty in Saturday's 1-1 draw. (Various)

St Mirren manager Gus MacPherson has complained that his side have had novice referees in three of their four games this season. (The Sun)

Hibernian striker Colin Nish, who was sent off in injury time in the 2-0 defeat by Hamilton, claims he is being targeted by referees. (The Sun)

Kilmarnock striker Kevin Kyle could be fit to face Hearts on Tuesday after the match was postponed on Saturday after a motorway accident held up the visitors' team bus. (The Herald)

Celtic manager Tony Mowbray says the Scottish Premier League rule to have three under-21 players on his bench is preventing him giving young players a starting place. (The Sun)

John McVeigh is to appeal against a four-year touchline ban from the junior FA after allegedly hitting a referee with his own notebook, after which the former Partick Thistle and Airdrie boss resigned as Lanark United manager. (The Sun)

OTHER GOSSIP

Scotland coach Andy Robinson says Edinburgh and Glasgow topping the Magners League after two games will give the nation more belief in their rugby abilities. (The Scotsman)

Scotland's Freya Murray scored another high-profile victory at the Bupa Great Capital Run in London, tasting success for the second weekend running. (The Scotsman)



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Monday's gossip column
14 Sep 09 |  Gossip
Sunday's Scottish gossip
13 Sep 09 |  Scottish Premier


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