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Saturday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Rangers midfielder Pedro Mendes calls on the club's hierarchy to make sure they retain the services of manager Walter Smith. (Daily Record)

Motherwell striker Jim Murphy says that, despite breaking into the Fir Park first team last season, his confidence took a dent after Mark McGhee left him out of a Uefa Cup team to face AS Nancy. (Daily Mail)

Uefa president Michel Platini says names and reputations should count for nothing when it comes to Scotland qualifying for the 2012 European Championships. (Daily Express)

Kilmarnock midfielder Gavin Skelton reckons fans are being short-changed by the poor quality of some Scottish Premier League games. (Daily Express)

Dundee United goalkeeper Nicky Weaver was warned about Craig Levein's temper by friends who were at Leicester during the Tannadice manager's spell in England, but he has yet to witness it for himself. (The Sun)

Morton caretaker manager Allan McManus, in charge at Cappielow along with James Grady after the sacking of Davie Irons, is enjoying the role too much to worry about getting the job on a permanent basis. (Daily Express)



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