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Wednesday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Rangers manager Walter Smith believes his players failed to handle the pressure after the 2-0 Champions League defeat by Stuttgart sent them crashing out of Europe. (Various)

Striker Kris Boyd admits he spurned the chance to finally make his mark in the Champions League in the loss at Ibrox. (The Sun)

Celtic manager Tony Mowbray is running the rule over Honduran World Cup defender Osman Chavez, who is also attracting interest from Spurs and Blackburn. (Daily Record)

New Scottish Football League president Jim Ballantyne says he cannot guarantee every club will survive the current credit crunch during his tenure. (Daily Record)

Celtic midfielder Scott Brown will visit the specialist who helped Cristiano Ronaldo back to fitness as he looks to recover fully from a persistent ankle injury. (Daily Record)

Brown's team-mate Aiden McGeady says he does not blame supporters for staying away from Celtic Park during the side's current dip in form. (The Herald)

Hearts manager Csaba Laszlo has laughed off suggestions he was on the verge of quitting following Saturday's 2-1 home defeat by St Johnstone. (Various)

St Mirren boss Gus MacPherson has called for more indoor training facilities to boost the game in Scotland. (The Sun)

Middlesbrough manager Gordon Strachan is weighing up a move for Hearts left back Lee Wallace. (The Sun)

OTHER GOSSIP

Andy Murray says he "served pants" in his three-set World Tour Finals defeat by Roger Federer. (Various)



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see also
Sunday's gossip column
22 Nov 09 |  Gossip
Saturday's Scottish gossip
21 Nov 09 |  Scottish Premier


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