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Wednesday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Former Celtic striker Henrik Larsson has ruled himself out of the running for the manager's job and thinks caretaker Neil Lennon will be a success. (Daily Mail)

Celtic have been joined by Everton, Iraklis, Udinese and Villarreal in tracking the progress of 18-year-old Belenenses centre-half Filipe Paiva. (Daily Express)

Walter Smith says he will not walk away from Rangers in the summer if the Glasgow club are still troubled by debt and could continue to work as manager next season without a contract. (Various)

Rangers striker Nacho Novo says it would be a huge wrench to leave Ibrox if he is not offered a new contract in the summer. (Various)

Cardiff goalkeeper David Marshall has been carpeted by manager Dave Jones for his on-field fight with team-mate Anthony Gerrard during Monday's draw with Nottingham Forest. (Daily Express)

Burnley midfielder Kevin McDonald has apologised after wandering to a pub with his family, having left Turf Moor following his half-time substitution in the 6-1 defeat by Manchester City on Saturday. (The Times)

Raith Rovers manager John McGlynn claims that Wednesday's First Division match against Ayr United is more important than Sunday's Scottish Cup semi-final against Dundee United. (Various)

OTHER GOSSIP

Former Scotland hooker Kevin McKenzie is poised to quit rugby on a high at the age of 42 after inspiring Falkirk to their sixth promotion in seven years should they beat Howe of Fife this weekend. (Various)



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