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Saturday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Rangers manager Walter Smith has told goalkeeper Allan McGregor, who this week claimed he was attacked at a city centre taxi rank, he is on his last chance over his off-the-field antics. (The Sun)

Rangers' Walter Smith says it is understandable that striker Kris Boyd has called off contract talks because of the uncertainty over the club's finances and the manager's future. (Various)

Scotland's under-fire referees will be wined and dined by the Scottish Football Association before next week's friendly with Czech Republic as a defiant show of support to officials. (The Sun)

Rangers striker Kenny Miller has hit back at Celtic's claims that they get a raw deal from referees, saying he suffered a harsh red card against Dundee United that ruled him out of the last Old Firm derby. (Various)

Celtic defender Andreas Hinkel says he still bears the scar on his shin from Rangers striker Kyle Lafferty's tackle during the last Old Firm derby. (Various)

The Barclays Premier League could next season force Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson to end a boycott of BBC interviews that followed a 2004 documentary about his son Jason. (The Independent)

Kilmarnock manager Jimmy Calderwood held talks with Kevin Kyle on Friday in an attempt to prevent the striker leaving the club in the summer. (Daily Mail)

Dundee United midfielder Danny Swanson says a new regime of on-the-spot fines has helped improve the side's fitness. (Daily Record)

Veteran former Scotland striker Paul Dickov, a free agent after leaving Leicester in January, will join League One title hopefuls Leeds on Monday. (Daily Mail)

OTHER GOSSIP

Scotland rugby international Max Evans says he was told that brother Thom came within one millimetre of dying on the pitch when he suffered neck and spine damage against Wales. (The Sun)

Max Evans does not think brother Thom should play rugby again after going through two operations to repair neck and spine damage. (The Scotsman)

Scotland shinty goalkeeper Scott McNeil has announced his retirement, two years short of his 50th birthday. (Daily Record)

Scots-born Adam McKinna and former Edinburgh Monarchs rider Kenny McKinna will double up this season by riding for Newcastle Diamonds in the Premier League and National League rookies Dudley Heathens. (Daily Record)



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Saturday's gossip column
26 Feb 10 |  Gossip
Friday's Scottish gossip
26 Feb 10 |  Scottish Premier


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