FOOTBALL GOSSIP Newcastle United are unable to recall goalkeeper Fraser Forster from his year-long loan with Celtic despite number one Steve Harper suffering a ligament injury. (Daily Express) Celtic manager Neil Lennon blasted his players in the dressing-room at half-time before they came from behind to defeat Kilmarnock 2-1 on Sunday. (Daily Record) Rangers manager Walter Smith says he is keen to tie up Bosnian defender Sasa Papac on an extended contract. (Daily Express) Sasa Papac would love to finish his career with Rangers as the Bosnian defender says he would miss winning trophies if he went to another club. (Various) Walter Smith says Rangers are not missing Kris Boyd, who left for Middlesbrough in the summer, as Kenny Miller and Nikica Jelavic are making up for it by forming a deadly strike partnership. (Daily Record) Rangers defender Madjid Bougherra has been named in Uefa's Champions League team of the week. (Daily Record) Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp says Alan Hutton can become one of the world's best right-backs if he can improve defensively after the Scot's match-winning performance as a substitute against Wolves. (Various) Queens Park Rangers striker Jamie Mackie, who has scored eight goals in seven games for the Championship leaders, says he is open to playing for both England and Scotland. (the Sun) St Mirren manager Danny Lennon punished his players for Saturday's loss to St Johnstone by calling them in for extra training on Sunday. (the Sun) OTHER GOSSIP Paul di Resta won his second successive DTM race despite a botched pitstop by his Mercedes crew at Oscherslaben in Germany. (Daily Record) Bruno Spengler's German touring car title lead has been cut to seven points after Paul di Resta's win in Oscherslaben. (the Sun) Dario Franchitti finished second at the Moregi Twin Ring in Japan to gain further ground in the IndyCar title race. (Daily Record) Dario Franchitti's second place in Japan has set up a final-race showdown with leader Will Power, with the Scot trailing by just 12 points going to Miami. (the Sun) Andrew Coltart, who shared 11th place, and Alastair Forsyth, who was joint 20th, produced their best European Tour finishes of the season in the Austria Open. (the Sun) Glasgow Tigers speedway rider Gary Beaton requires an operation to fuse together two bones after breaking his hand after crashing his bike at Ashfield. (the Sun)
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