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Thursday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Rangers defender Madjid Bougherra insists the Ibrox club can beat Manchester United in Glasgow to keep their hopes of reaching the last 16 of the Champions League alive. (Various)

And Gers manager Walter Smith is hoping his players can be rested from international friendly duty the week before United roll up at Ibrox. (Daily Mail)

But Valencia striker Roberto Soldado has told Rangers to kiss their last 16 dreams goodbye, claiming his side and Manchester United will hold on to the top spots in Group C. (Various)

SPL chief executive Neil Doncaster admits the league's image has been tarnished over the scandal involving referee Dougie McDonald. (Daily Record)

Scotland boss Craig Levein has told striker Steven Fletcher to put away his petted lip because he has heard gripes about players not being selected a million times before. (Various)

Meanwhile, Levein has finally admitted his decision to play without a striker in the 1-0 defeat to Czech Republic backfired. (Sun)

On-loan Hearts striker Gordon Smith hopes his goals for Stirling Albion can earn him a new contract at Tynecastle. (Daily Record)

Full-back Michael Hart insists all Hibs' early-season problems will be quickly forgotten if they beat Hearts at the weekend. (Various)

Hamilton boss Billy Reid regrets criticising his side's second half display after their win over Motherwell last weekend. (Daily Record)

St Mirren duo Ally Love and Mark McLennan are joining Stenhousemuir on a month's loan. (Daily Record)

Birmingham and Scotland striker Garry O'Connor has joined Barnsley on a month's loan for the second time this season. (Various)



see also
Thursday's gossip column
04 Nov 10 |  Gossip
Wednesday's Scottish gossip
03 Nov 10 |  Scotland
Tuesday's Scottish gossip
02 Nov 10 |  Scotland
Monday's Scottish gossip
01 Nov 10 |  Scotland


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