FOOTBALL GOSSIP Rangers manager Walter Smith scoffs at suggestions that he is jealous of Celtic's spending spree. (Various) Meanwhile, Ibrox captain David Weir says the sale of Danny Wilson to Liverpool underlines the success of the club's training academy, Murray Park. (Sunday Express) Rangers are worried about the fitness of forward Kenny Miller, who has been complaining about shin splints on their tour of Australia. (News of the World) Ibrox coach Ian Durrant tells John Fleck he has to prove himself worthy of wearing the Rangers number ten jersey. (Sunday Mail) Edwin de Graaf, Hibernian's Dutch midfielder, insists a run in the Europa League is required to raise the profile of the Edinburgh club outside Scotland. (News of the World) Former Celtic and Arsenal striker Charlie Nicholas believes Celtic winger Aiden McGeady should content himself with signing for one of the English Premier League's smaller sides. (Sunday Express) Another former Celt, striker Craig Beattie, says he is determined to have a successful season at Swansea, where he struggled for form last year. (Sunday Express) Debt-laden Real Mallorca are keen for Celtic to re-ignite their interest in centre-half Ivan Ramis. (Sunday Mail) Finally on Celtic, representatives of former Arsenal defender William Gallas have been in touch with the club about a possible move. (Sunday Herald) Motherwell's Steven Hammell reckons his team will not get any credit if they beat Aalesund FK on Thursday because the Norwegian side are unknown to most Scots. (News of the World) Stoke midfielder Michael Tonge is wanted by Cardiff, Nottingham Forest and Rangers. (Sunday Mirror)
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