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Sunday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Hearts will face an investigation into crowd trouble after a linesman was struck by a coin and fans aimed missiles at Rangers players celebrating their late winning goal. (Various)

SPL clubs will be asked in the next two months to vote on expanding the Scottish top tier and back the reintroduction of play-offs. (Various)

Scotland boss Craig Levein believes full-backs Alan Hutton and Steven Whittaker will be vital players in next Friday's Euro 2012 qualifier with Czech Republic. (Sunday Express)

Scotland fans are to receive 1200 extra tickets for the game in Prague, doubling the ranks of visiting supporters. (Sunday Mail)

Iceland have seven full internationals in their Under-21 squad for the European Championship play-off with Scotland, giving the younger side first pick over the senior side. (Sunday Post)

Manager Neil Lennon will take a close look at signing target Paddy Madden when Celtic play a friendly with Bohemians next Sunday. (Mail on Sunday)

However, Celtic face competition from QPR and Ipswich for the 20-year-old Irishman. (Sunday Express)

Hibs manager John Hughes refuses to admit he is under pressure after a dismal start to the season. (Various)

Manager Walter Smith has praised goalkeeper Allan McGregor, saying he's the nearest he's seen to Andy Goram for Rangers. (News of the World)

Scotland midfielder Kevin Thomson was carried off on a stretcher just eight minutes into his Middlesbrough comeback but has avoided another leg break. (Sunday Mail)

Former Celtic chief scout To O'Neill is set for a shock return to football with Rangers. (Mail on Sunday)



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


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