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Saturday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Rangers assistant manager Ally McCoist has urged the club's new owners to secure defender Madjid Bougherra on a long-term deal at Ibrox. (Daily Record)

Andrew Ellis, who has been linked with a Rangers takeover, could transform the land surrounding Ibrox if he purchases the club. (Daily Mail)

Celtic boss Tony Mowbray has challenged goalkeeper Artur Boruc and striker Robbie Keane to prolong their season with a stellar display in the Scottish Cup against Kilmarnock. (Various)

Kilmarnock assistant manager Jimmy Nicholl insists Celtic will dread completing the rest of the domestic season if the Ayrshire club knock them out of the Scottish Cup. (Daily Record)

Rugby Park boss Jimmy Calderwood will be in the dugout for the cup encounter after dealing with a family emergency in the Netherlands. (Various)

Middlesbrough striker Scott McDonald fears former club Celtic are selling their top stars and replacing them with inferior players under Tony Mowbray. (Daily Mail)

Hibs striker Colin Nish insists the club can go all the way to Hampden and lift the Scottish Cup this season. (The Sun)

OTHER GOSSIP

England coach Martin Johnson has laughed off Scottish concerns over illegal blocking ahead of Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield. (Various)



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Saturday's gossip column
13 Mar 10 |  Gossip
Friday's Scottish gossip
12 Mar 10 |  Scottish Premier


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