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Friday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Two well-known faces in Scottish football have emerged as serious contenders to take over St Mirren. (Daily Record)

Gordon Strachan wants Celtic coach Neil Lennon to join his backroom staff when he takes over at Middlesbrough. (Daily Express)

Rangers defender Madjid Bougherra could be back from his knee injury in time to face Dundee United on 1 November. (Daily Mail)

Hamilton skipper Alex Neil hopes to make his first appearance of the season at home to Celtic on Sunday. (Daily Express)

Dundee United face a central defensive crisis ahead of Saturday's visit to Aberdeen, with Lee Wilkie out and doubts over Andy Webster and Darren Dods. (Various)

Stirling Albion manager Allan Moore has been interviewed by Morton for the vacant post at Cappielow. (Various)

Bo'ness manager Allan McGonigal, formerly in charge at Berwick, will apply for the job at Arbroath. (Scottish Sun)

Former Morton and Gretna manager David Irons will be the oldest player to feature in the Scottish Cup when he turns out for Threave Rovers at the age of 48. (Various)

Scotland have had their ticket allocation doubled to 4,000 for next month's friendly in Wales. (Various)



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