BBC Sportscotland

Related BBC sites

Page last updated at 08:06 GMT, Friday, 1 October 2010 09:06 UK

Friday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Czech Republic boss Michel Bilek has cranked up the pressure ahead of their Euro 2012 qualifier against Scotland by insisting the Czechs should have won their Hampden friendly earlier this year. (Various)

Valencia captain David Albelda admits that Group C rivals Rangers' impressive start to their Champions League campaign has left him surprised. (Sun)

Rangers defender Madjid Bougherra believes a win against Valencia would put the Ibrox side within touching distance of the knock-out stage of the Champions League. (Daily Record)

Aberdeen boss Mark McGhee says financial constraints mean the club may be powerless to prevent his top stars from securing moves to England. (Various)

Scotland manager Craig Levein insists the Barry Ferguson saga has not become a distraction during their Euro 2012 preparations. (Various)

Hearts boss Jim Jefferies has likened the enforced absence of Marius Zaliukas to managing the Tynecastle club with both hands tied behind his back. (Herald)

OTHER GOSSIP

European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie expressed surprise that his opposite number Corey Pavin did not put Tiger Woods in the first or last group of the opening day fourballs. (Various)



see also
Friday's gossip column
01 Oct 10 |  Gossip
Thursday's Scottish gossip
30 Sep 10 |  Scotland
Thursday's gossip column
30 Sep 10 |  Gossip
Wednesday's Scottish gossip
29 Sep 10 |  Scotland


related internet links:
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites