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Wednesday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Dundee United defenders Scott Severin and Darren Dods could both be set for more time on the sidelines after learning they need surgery. (The Scotsman)

Celtic have denied Ki-Sung Yeung the opportunity to become exempt from national service by refusing to free him to represent his country at the Asian Games. (The Scotsman)

SFA chiefs are poised to launch a probe into allegations referee Stevie Nicholls was assaulted by an 11-year-old boy at Forfar's game against Peterhead last weekend. (The Herald)

Dundee's players have offered to pay for an overnight hotel stay when the side make the trip to Dingwall to play Ross County. (The Herald)

Morton could be set to sign Darren Young after the former Aberdeen midfielder impressed manager Allan Moore in his third and final trial match. (The Herald)

Rangers and Celtic are facing a tug-of-war for the £4m-rated Dutch international Ricky van Wolfswinkel. (The Express)

SFA referee boss Hugh Dallas faces a grilling over allegations that he passed on an offensive email about the Pope. (Daily Record)

Meanwhile, SFA chief executive Stewart Regan is said to be fuming that disgraced referee Dougie McDonald has been thrust straight back into officiating top-flight matches. (Daily Record)



see also
Wednesday's gossip column
10 Nov 10 |  Gossip
Tuesday's Scottish gossip
09 Nov 10 |  Scotland
Tuesday's gossip column
09 Nov 10 |  Gossip
Monday's Scottish gossip
08 Nov 10 |  Scotland
Monday's gossip column
08 Nov 10 |  Gossip


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