FOOTBALL GOSSIP Valencia coach Unai Emery says he did not expect Rangers to create so many chances in their Champions League 1-1 draw at Ibrox on Wednesday night. (Various) Rangers midfielder Maurice Edu, who scored both sides' goals with headers, insists he was given a boost by the home fans chanting his name after he turned the ball into his own net in the second half. (Various) The build-up to Sunday's Old Firm match, the first of the season, has begun - former Rangers stalwart John Brown believes that with as many as eight Celtic players likely to be making their Old Firm debut there is a chance they could freeze. (Daily Record) Celtic have written to the Scottish Football Association seeking an explanation for referee Dougie McDonald's decision to overturn a penalty award in their match against Dundee United on Sunday. (The Sun) Striker Mickael Antoine-Curier says he found out he had been made redundant by Dundee when a friend emailed him to offer his sympathies. (The Sun) Harry MacLean, chief executive at Dens Park, says the fans have raised £43,000 so far to help the club get through administration. (Daily Mail) With Chris Maguire wanting to play as centre-forward rather than on the right wing, Aberdeen manager Mark McGhee may use Andrius Velicka as a substitute in matches to accommodate him and strike partner Scott Vernon in the team. (Daily Express) Dunfermline have opened a new 3G training ground and have plans for a £6m training centre. (Daily Record) New Hibernian manager Colin Calderwood has a lot on his plate at Easter Road - 16 players are out of contract at the end of the season. (Daily Record) St Mirren goalkeeper Craig Samson says he is determined to keep his place in the team, with rival Paul Gallacher having undergone a knee operation. (Daily Express) Midfielder Kevin Thomson maintains that Middlesbrough's torrid start to the season, which has cost manager Gordon Strachan his job, is not the sole fault of the large Scottish contingent at the Teesside club. (Daily Mail)
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