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Monday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Hibernian have made official approaches to find out how much it would cost in compensation should they appoint Bohemians' Pat Fenlon or Shamrock Rovers' Michael O'Neill as their new manager. (Daily Express)

Celtic are lining up a transfer window move for Bohemians' Republic of Ireland Under-21 striker Paddy Madden, according to the Irish club's manager, Pat Fenlon. (Daily Record)

Celtic have again been linked with a January move for Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given. (the Scotsman)

Aberdeen manager Mark McGhee has two games to save his job after Saturday's defeat by Hearts left his side with only one point from their last six Scottish Premier League games. (Daily Record)

Aberdeen goalkeeper Mark Howard will return to training today despite temporarily losing the sight in one of his eyes after picking up a knock in Saturday's defeat by Hearts. (Daily Express)

Aberdeen midfielder Paul Hartley insists that Zander Diamond did not attempt to get Kevin Kyle sent off, despite the claims of the Hearts striker. (the Sun)

Hearts striker Kevin Kyle says he took out his false teeth before Saturday's game with Aberdeen, in which he scored the winning goal, against the orders of his wife, who does not want to see him pictured in the papers without them. (the Sun)

Celtic striker Gary Hooper thinks his club have the best squad in the Scottish Premier League, but Rangers midfielder Maurice Edu thinks his side have enough to see off Valencia in the Champions League then their Old Firm rivals in next weekend's derby. (Various)

Valencia rested Juan Mata for the weekend's 2-1 defeat by Barcelona so the forward would be fit to face Rangers in the Champions League. (the Sun)

Middlesbrough manager Gordon Strachan is ready to walk out on the Championship club following a run of poor results. (Daily Mirror)

Gordon Strachan insists he is not feeling the pressure after his Middlesbrough side slumped to another defeat in the Championship. (Daily Record)

Hibernian midfielder Kevin McBride says sacked manager John Hughes phoned to wish the team well ahead of Saturday's 2-1 win over Kilmarnock. (Various)

St Johnstone midfielder Jamie Adams will find out this week if he will remain on loan with Dundee but hopes to stay at Dens Park and help the club now in administration. (Daily Express)

OTHER GOSSIP

Paul di Resta has gone top of the German Touring Car Championship after a stunning win in Hockenheim on Sunday. (Various)

David Millar added to his Commonwealth Games cycling gold medal as he set a course record in winning at the Chrono des Nations at Les Herbiers Vendee, France. (Daily Mirror)



see also
Monday's gossip column
18 Oct 10 |  Gossip
Sunday's Scottish gossip
17 Oct 10 |  Scotland


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