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Friday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Rangers chairman Alastair Johnston insists keeping Walter Smith at the club is one of his top priorities - but claims there needs to be a "Plan B" in place if the manager decides to walk. (Daily Record)

Hearts owner Vladimir Romanov has vowed that the club will nurture their own players rather than throw money at what he calls the show business of Scottish football. (Daily Express)

Skipper David Weir has added his support to the notion that Kyle Lafferty can fill the boots of Kris Boyd should the top scorer leave Rangers in the summer. (Various)

Blackpool's Charlie Adam reckons Championship bosses are planning more cross-border raids on the flourishing talent in the SPL. (Daily Express)

Aberdeen defender Davide Grassi will be offered a new deal at Pittodrie after winning over manager Mark McGhee. (Daily Record)

Hibs manager John Hughes wants on-loan forward Alan Gow to use the top six fixtures as a showcase for his talent and prove that he was worth bringing to Easter Road. (Various)

Former Celtic skipper Stephen McManus, on loan at Middlesbrough, will speak to Neil Lennon at the end of the season before deciding on his future. (Various)

The Scottish Premier League winners will go straight into the Champions League group stage next season if Barcelona or Inter Milan wins the trophy this year but could face a qualifying tie if Lyon or Bayern Munich prevail. (Daily Express)



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