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Friday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Former English World Cup referee Graham Poll thinks Europe's elite match officials should be brought in to oversee Old Firm matches. (Daily Mail)

Celtic will hold crisis talks with the Scottish Football Association about the referees storm, which has overshadowed the build up to Sunday's Old Firm match. (Sun)

Wigan lead a group of English clubs waiting to pounce for Landry N'Guemo if Celtic don't complete a £2m deal for the midfielder. (Daily Mail)

On-loan Motherwell keeper John Ruddy could be a summer transfer target for Celtic. (Daily Express)

St Johnstone boss Derek McInnes hopes his injury worries are clearing up in time for a push for a top-six finish. (Various)

Dundee United winger Craig Conway believes his club are in a four-way battle with Hibs, Motherwell and Hearts for third place in the SPL. (Various)

Hibs manager John Hughes plans to "chop and change" his four goalkeepers for the remainder of the season. (Scotsman)

Raith Rovers are appealing for fans to bring along garden forks and wellies to help drain the waterlogged pitch at Stark's Park. (Various)

OTHER GOSSIP

Ricky Burns has pulled out of his British super-featherweight title clash with Gary Sykes in order to concentrate on a possible world title bout with Roman Martinez. (Various)

Scotland forward Kelly Brown is desperate to shoot down Italy and wipe away the bitter memories of the loss in Wales. (Various)

Scrum-half Tito Tebaldi admits Italy will do anything to beat Scotland, including winning ugly. (Scotsman)

Flanker Alasdair Strokosch believes Scotland can "go far" if they show a little more strength of character. (Herald)



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