FOOTBALL GOSSIP The Scottish Football League is unlikely to demote Dundee and might not even dock the First Division club points despite them going into administration next week. (Daily Record) Dundee manager Gordon Chisholm and assistant Billy Dodds face significant pay cuts and 10 players could be offloaded as the club goes into administration. (the Scotsman) Celtic want to take Newcastle contract rebel Steven Taylor on loan in January, having expressed interest in the summer before he suffered a shoulder injury. (Daily Mirror) Trinidad and Tobago striker Shahdon Winchester's 17-day trial with Celtic has ended, but the 18-year-old has been told he might be invited back in January. (Daily Record) Aberdeen manager Mark McGhee has criticised the Scottish Football Association for retrospectively taking action against Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor for kicking out at Dons striker Chris Maguire. (Daily Express) Barrhead-born winger Ryan Harper, 23, who has signed a two-year deal with Spanish First Division leaders Real Betis, says he would snub a call-up for Spain in order to represent Scotland despite qualifying for both. (Daily Record) Former West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola believes Hibernian should snap up his former number two, Steve Clarke, as their new boss. (Various) OTHER GOSSIP Andrew Coltart's 71 at St Andrews in the Dunhill Links has improved the 40-year-old's chances of retaining his European Tour card and avoiding the qualifying school. (the Sun) Dalgety Bay's Gordon Shedden goes into Sunday's British Touring Car Championship finale at Brands Hatch with a chance of becoming the first Scottish title winner in 15 years. (Various) Defenceman Jacques Perreault will make his Edinburgh Capitals debut against Dundee CSS Stars tonight. (the Sun)
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