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Friday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Rangers manager Walter Smith says Scottish football could die a slow death if his club and Celtic are prevented from joining a European league. (Various)

Scotland will be reduced to one Champions League qualification spot for season 2011-12 unless there is a dramatic improvement in the fortunes of Celtic and Rangers before Christmas. (Daily Mail)

Kris Boyd has amazed Rangers doctors by declaring himself fit just 11 days after fracturing his cheekbone. (The Sun)

St Johnstone manager Derek McInnes and assistant Tony Docherty have signed new contracts through to May 2011. (Daily Mail)

Falkirk captain Darren Barr is stalling on extending his contract after the defender was offered a new one-year deal. (The Herald)

Morton chairman Douglas Rae has rejected Davie Irons' claim that the sacked manager was undermined by present caretaker bosses James Grady and Allan McManus. (Daily Record)

OTHER GOSSIP

Alastair Forsyth says helping Scotland qualify for the World Cup gave him the confidence to post his best opening round of the season at the Portugal Masters. (Various)

Colin Montgomerie and Sam Torrance are to design golf courses side by side in the Netherlands. (The Scotsman)

Glasgow Warriors' Rob Dewey has targeted a December return after breaking his ankle. (The Scotsman)



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Friday's gossip column
16 Oct 09 |  Gossip
Thursday's Scottish gossip
15 Oct 09 |  Scottish Premier


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