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Friday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Assistant referee Steven Craven, who has resigned over the furore caused by the decision to overturn a penalty awarded to Celtic at Tannadice, was planning to quit refereeing at Christmas. (The Sun)

Former grade one referee Kenny Clark insists Celtic have made it impossible for anyone to give a decision against them. (Various)

Celtic striker Anthony Stokes maintains that he won't be intimidated by the people who gathered at his house after the recent Old Firm match to hurl abuse at him. (Daily Express, Daily Mail)

Former Rangers Andy Goram says the current Ibrox side have the spirit of the nine in a row team. (The Sun)

Queen of the South are keen to sign striker Colin McMenamin, who was recently released by Dundee. (Daily Express)

Defender Darren McGregor says moving from Cowdenbeath in the Second Division to St Mirren in the Scottish Premier League has been a "steep learning curve". (Daily Express)

New Middlesbrough manager Tony Mowbray plans to get Kris Boyd and Scott McDonald back in the team in the hope that they can fire Boro up the Championship table. (The Herald)

Rangers striker James Beattie has suffered another injury setback, one that will keep him out of the club's Champions League match in Valencia next week. (Daily Record)

OTHER GOSSIP

Scotland captain Al Kellock is back in training and hopes to be playing again in two weeks' time. (Daily Mail)



see also
Thursday's Scottish gossip
28 Oct 10 |  Scotland
Thursday's gossip column
28 Oct 10 |  Gossip
Wednesday's Scottish gossip
27 Oct 10 |  Scotland


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