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Friday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Birmingham are ready to fight to keep striker Garry O'Connor from the clutches of Celtic. (Scottish Sun)

And Coventry have offered striker Leon Best an improved contract to fend off interest from Celtic. (Daily Record)

Aberdeen aim to tie up youngsters Peter Pawlett, Fraser Fyvie and Chris Maguire on new long-term contracts. (Various)

Steven Fletcher believes he can be Scotland's main striker after making his mark in the English Premier League with Burnley. (Various)

Watford have joined Middlesbrough in tracking Celtic and Scotland midfielder Barry Robson. (Daily Express)

Hibs manager John Hughes thinks the departure of the Old Firm would sound the death kell for Scottish football. (Various)

Hearts striker Calum Elliot has been cleared to return to full training next week, having played just eight minutes of this season. (Herald)

OTHER GOSSIP

Alex Arthur will make a one-off appearance at light-welterweight against Nigel Wright in Newcastle on 5 December. (Various)



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