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Monday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Rangers winger Vladimir Weiss says he will "work on his physical side" to cope with the rigours of the Scottish Premier League. (Daily Record)

Another newcomer to Scottish football, Hamilton forward Nigel Hasselbaink, believes his move from PSV Eindhoven to the SPL will be good for his career. (Daily Record)

After his team lost 1-0 to Celtic courtesy of a late penalty in Sunday's lunchtime kick-off, Motherwell manager Craig Brown tells defender Steven Saunders that when a player, "especially an Old Firm player", is running away from goal there is no need to make a challenge. (Daily Express)

Aberdeen's Northern Irish full-back Rory McArdle believes that with games coming up against Motherwell, Dundee United and Rangers, the Dons will soon be able to judge their chances of finishing in the top six this season. (Daily Express)

Birmingham City star James McFadden hopes to give Scotland manager Craig Levein a boost by declaring himself ready to face Lithuania on Friday. (The Sun)

Motherwell manager Craig Brown plans to ask chairman John Boyle for funds to bring in a few players before the transfer deadline. (The Sun)

Former Celtic general manager Jock Brown could be set for a return to football as chairman of Dundee. (The Sun)



see also
Monday's gossip column
30 Aug 10 |  Gossip
Sunday's Scottish gossip
29 Aug 10 |  Scotland
Sunday's gossip column
29 Aug 10 |  Gossip
Saturday's Scottish gossip
28 Aug 10 |  Scotland


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