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Wednesday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Rangers manager Walter Smith has reacted furiously to Lloyds Bank's denial of his claim that it is running the football club and could now leave as soon as a new buyer is found. (The Herald)

Motoring tycoon Douglas Park is poised to join forces with Rangers directors Dave King and Paul Murray in a £40m bid to buy Rangers. (The Sun)

David Low, who helped Fergus McCann rescue Celtic in 1994, says it is a great time to buy Rangers as it could provide a decent dividend for a billionaire investor. (The Herald)

Former Rangers striker Tore Andre Flo says the hard-up club must regret the day they bought him for £12m. (The Sun)

New Middlesbrough manager Gordon Strachan has defended the present Celtic squad following criticism from present boss Tony Mowbray. (Various)

Gordon Strachan says he had considered compiling a report on how to improve Scottish football before being appointed by Middlesbrough. (Daily Record)

Bolton and Celtic are considering a swoop for FC Utrecht's Dutch striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel. (The Sun)

Barclays Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore says there is no chance of Celtic and Rangers joining England's top league. (Daily Record)

Dundee director Calum Melville is likely to be asked by the Scottish FA to explain his comments saying that that his club want Dundee United midfielder Scott Robertson. (Various)

Hamilton manager Billy Reid wants to sign Mickael Antoine-Curier on a permanent contract after the striker impressed on loan from Dundee. (Daily Record)

Morton have interviewed Dundalk's Sean Connor about their managerial vacancy and have talked to former Gretna boss Rowan Alexander, but Stirling Albion's Allan Moore remains favourite for the job. (The Sun)

Former Rangers and Dundee United midfielder Charlie Miller's career with Brisbane Roar is under threat with coach Ange Postecoglou calling into question his fitness. (Daily Express)

OTHER GOSSIP

Lottery athletics funding for 2009-10 has proved disastrous for Scottish competitors, with Laura Kenney (5000m), Allan Scott (110m hurdles), Jade Nimmo (long jump), Beth Porter (1500/5000m) and Lynsey Sharp (800m) losing support from UK Athletics, leaving only four with backing. (The Herald)

Edinburgh Monarchs have suffered a blow ahead of their Knockout Cup second leg with King's Lynn Stars after German Kevin Wolbert suffered a suspected broken finger. (Daily Express)



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Wednesday's gossip column
28 Oct 09 |  Gossip
Tuesday's Scottish gossip
27 Oct 09 |  Scottish Premier


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