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Wednesday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Rangers manager Walter Smith does not wish to return to his previous role as Scotland boss. (Daily Record/The Sun)

But Ibrox midfielder Kevin Thomson says he would forget past differences with his old boss at Easter Road, John Collins, if the former Hibs manager replaced George Burley at Hampden. (Daily Record)

Former Scotland central defender Colin Hendry would like to see disgraced duo Barry Ferguson and Allan McGregor recalled to the Scotland set-up to end their ban by the Scottish Football Association. (Scottish Daily Mail)

Kenny Black, Craig Levein's former assistant at Leicester City, says the current Dundee United manager's ambitions lie in England where he would like to prove his abilities after being sacked by the Foxes. (Daily Record)

Veteran striker Paul Dickov wants to extend his loan spell from Leicester City at Derby County. (Scottish Daily Express)

Hearts owner Vladimir Romanov believes George Burley landed the Scotland job as a reward for the damage he did at Tynecastle, which, he claims, kept the Old Firm dominance intact. (The Sun)

St Johnstone midfielder Martin Hardie could be out for a couple of months with a knee injury sustained in a bounce match on Tuesday. (Scottish Daily Express)

Manager of the Polish national side Franciszek Smuda has told Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc that he must improve his fitness. (The Sun)



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Wednesday's gossip column
18 Nov 09 |  Gossip
Tuesday's Scottish gossip
17 Nov 09 |  Scottish Premier


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