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Friday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Gary McAllister has turned down the opportunity to be part of Scotland manager George Burley's coaching staff. (Various)

Gary McAllister is on the verge of accepting a full-time post in English football instead of joining the Scotland coaching staff. (The Herald)

Rapid Vienna say former Celtic striker Frank McGarvey's remarks about their stormy European Cup meeting 25 years ago could spark a riot at their Champions League game. (The Sun)

Former Celtic striker Frank McAvennie says Gary Caldwell is not worth £20,000 per week as the defender seeks a new contract with the club. (Various)

Scottish Premier League chief executive Neil Doncaster has vowed to fight any moves designed to allow Celtic and Rangers to play in English football. (Daily Record)

Celtic defender Glenn Loovens will be able to play in the Old Firm derby this month because a Scottish FA disciplinary committee will not meet until after the match against Rangers. (The Herald)

Scottish FA head of referee development Hugh Dallas has called for stiffer penalties to rid football of its diving cheats. (Various)

New Poland interim head coach Stefan Majewski has threatened to drop Artur Boruc to teach him how to remain a world-class goalkeeper. (Daily Record)

Former Celtic defender Dariusz Wdowczyk has been handed a three-month suspended sentecie for his role in a match-fixing scandal in Polish football. (Daily Mail)

Defender Darren O'Dea has urged Celtic to allow him to remain on loan with Reading until the end of the season. (Daily Record)

Rangers will hold re-signing talks with striker Nacho Novo and defender Kirk Broadfoot after next week's Champions League tie. (The Herald)

Aberdeen have opened talks with Charlie Mulgrew about extending the defender's contract. (Daily Express)

Scotland and Wolves striker Chris Iwelumo has returned to training after recovering from a broken foot. (Various)

Swansea striker Stephen Dobbie is poised for a return to the first-team after a month out through injury. (Various)

Former Kilmarnock midfielder Gary Holt is poised to join Paul Lambert at Norwich after leaving his player-coach role at Colchester. (Daily Record)

Former Celtic midfielder Michael McGlinchey is poised to play in New Zealand's World Cup play-off against Bahrain four months after going on trial with Partick Thistle. (Daily Record)

OTHER GOSSIP

Former world champion Graeme Dott has failed to qualify for snooker's Glasgow Grand Prix. (Various)

Scotland's David Drysdale and Alastair Forsyth are four shots off the pace at the first day of qualifying for golf's World Cup. (Daily Record)



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Friday's gossip column
25 Sep 09 |  Gossip
Thursday's Scottish gossip
24 Sep 09 |  Scottish Premier


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