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Saturday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Hearts are set to discipline Christian Nade after the striker struck team-mate Ian Black in a dressing room bust-up. (Various)

Motherwell manager Craig Brown believes Scottish officials are much better than their arrogant English counterparts. However, the former Scotland boss still wants TV evidence introduced to help referees. (Daily Record)

Marian Kello reckons the arrival of Jim Jefferies at Hearts has finally given him a fair crack at the No.1 spot. (Various)

Celtic striker Marc Antoine Fortune reckons Rangers will crack under the strain if their nearest challengers apply enough pressure. (Various)

However, Rangers defender Madjid Bougherra has warned Celtic they will be wasting their time trying to crank up the mid games. (Various)

Aberdeen manager Mark McGhee insists Celtic's loan striker Robbie Keane is good value for his £65,000-a-week. (Various)

Scottish FA youth supremo Billy Stark has no fears of losing Hull midfielder Tom Cairney to england. (Sun)

Motherwell winger Jim O'Brien, who has represented Republic of Ireland at U21 level, is keen on a switch to Scotland. (Daily Mail)

Hamilton midfielder James Wesolowski has turned to acupuncture in a bid to solve his hamstring problems. (Daily Mail)

Midfielder Hugh Murray says St Mirren are refusing to consider being part of the relegation battle this season. (Daily Record)

Hibs boss John Hughes believes his ex-Rangers contingent; Ian Murray, Alan Gow and Graeme Smith, will have a point to prove at Ibrox on Sunday. (Daily Record)

OTHER GOSSIP

Scotland head coach Andy Robinson has warned that Scotland's Six Nations trip to Wales is not all about Chris Paterson winning his 100th cap. (Various)

Scotland cricket coach Pete Steindel has pledged to blood fresh faces after the team's poor showing in World Twenty20 qualifying. (Various)



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