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Wednesday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Wigan defender Gary Caldwell could return to fitness in time to play for Scotland against Czech Republic and Spain next month. (Various)

Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon is on course to make a first-team comeback with Sunderland following a broken wrist. (the Scotsman)

Scotland Under-21s have won their battle to move the date of their European Championship play-off home leg against Iceland and it will now be played on 11 October, avoiding a clash with the senior side's match against Spain. (Various)

Top sports doctor Stewart Hillis says a clutch of Scottish managers have been warned to change their lifestyle or run the risk of serious heart problems. (Daily Record)

Kilmarnock are to sign Portuguese striker Rui Miguel on a one-year contract following a successful trial after his departure from CSKA Sofia. (Various)

Trinidad striker Shahadon Winchester has boosted his chances of winning a contract with Celtic by scoring two goals for their reserves in a bounce game against Motherwell. (the Sun)

Aberdeen forward Sone Aluko has been ruled out for up to 12 weeks as he receives treatment to cure a persistent Achilles problem. (Various)

Jimmy Boyle has been named Airdrie United's manager on a permanent basis after a spell as caretaker. (Various)

Former Celtic and Rangers striker Maurice Johnston has been sacked as manager of Toronto, with former St Johnstone midfielder Nick Dasovic taking over as caretaker until the end of the season. (Various)

Aston Villa caretaker manager Kevin MacDonald will ask to be released from his contract as he does not want to return to being reserve-team coach under Gerard Houllier, who is expected to appoint Middlesbrough coach Gary McAllister as his assistant. (the Times)

Celtic could uncover hot prospects in the sub-continent after agreeing to send coaches to work thousands of under-14 children and coaches in India. (the Sun)

Former Celtic winger Aiden McGeady impressed his Russian media critics after Saturday's dazzling debut for Spartak Moscow. (Daily Record)

OTHER GOSSIP

Stephen Hendry does not feel under extra pressure to restore Scotland's name in snooker following John Higgins' ban for bringing the game into disrepute ahead of the World Open. (Daily Record)



see also
Wednesday's gossip column
15 Sep 10 |  Gossip
Tuesday's Scottish gossip
14 Sep 10 |  Scotland


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