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Sunday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Fifa has softened its stance on Celtic and Rangers quitting the Scottish Premier League for England, saying it is "theoretically possible". (Scotland On Sunday)

Aberdeen manager Mark McGhee says his club have as much right to pursue a move to England's top flight as the Old Firm. (Sunday Herald)

Burnley will make an approach for Gary Caldwell in January if the Scotland defender fails to agree a new contract with Celtic. (News of the World)

Werder Bremen could offer Rangers £500,000 for Kris Boyd in January or sign the striker on a pre-contract agreement. (News of the World)

Aberdeen striker Lee Miller hopes earning another Scotland cap against Japan will secure a new contract or a move to an English club. (Sunday Mail)

Striker Chris Maguire believes he has been made a scapegoat for Aberdeen's poor start to the season. (Various)

England Under-21 winger Andrew Driver can now switch allegiance to Scotland if he expresses his desire to do so to the Scottish FA. (Various)

Slovakia goalkeeper Dusan Pernis will join Dundee United before his expected arrival in January as his contract with MSK Zilina ends in six weeks' time. (Daily Express)

Gary Locke believes that it was not only a lack of money that led to Kilmarnock withdrawing an offer of a coaching role to their former player in the summer. (Scotland on Sunday)

Dundee United striker David Goodwillie has vowed not to let manager Craig Levein down again after being involved in his second nightclub brawl in 16 months and believes he has been given a last chance. (Various)

Hearts academy director John Murray says he rejected an offer to join Celtic. (Various)

Former Scotland midfielder Gary Holt has come out of retirement at the age of 36 to play for Ryman League Division One North club Lowestoft Town. (Various)

OTHER GOSSIP

Edinburgh Monarchs' hopes of a Scottish Cup final win over speedway rivals Glasgow Tigers suffered a blow with German ace Kevin Wolbert being ruled out. (Sunday Mail)



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Sunday's gossip column
11 Oct 09 |  Gossip
Saturday's Scottish gossip
10 Oct 09 |  Scottish Premier


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