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Friday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Rangers defender Madjid Bougherra is facing three to four weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring strain. (Various)

And fellow Ibrox defender Kirk Broadfoot may miss next week's crucial Champions League clash with Manchester United as he prepares to visit a specialist on Monday, concerning his ongoing foot problem. (Daily Express)

Meanwhile, Rangers director Dave King has expressed serious misgivings over Craig Whyte's proposed takeover at Ibrox. (Daily Record)

The latest bid to buy Rangers is likely to hinge on whether an agreement can be reached regarding costs incurred from an ongoing HMRC tax investigation. (Scotsman)

Morgaro Gomis has told Dundee United he has no intention of extending his current contract beyond the summer. (Daily Express)

Aberdeen chairman Stewart Milne has challenged manager Mark McGhee to prove that the club were right to keep him at Pittodrie. (Various)

QPR boss Neil Warnock has hit out at Scotland manager Craig Levein for playing James Mackie for 90 minutes against the Faroe Islands on Tuesday. (Various)

Kilmarnock manager Mixu Paatelainen is backing in-form striker Conor Sammon for a Republic of Ireland call-up. (Sun, Herald)

Dundee administrator Bryan Jackson has hailed fans for raising £130,000 but warns the club still face an almighty fight for survival. (Various)

Manager Danny Lennon believes St Mirren are now finding their feet in the SPL after a summer overhaul in personnel. (Various)

Former Rangers goalkeeper Andy Goram thinks his old club should revive their interest in Burnley winger Chris Eagles. (Sun)

Goram also believes any new backer at Ibrox must do everything to keep Madjid Bougherra, Allan McGregor and Kenny Miller. (Sun)

Scotland coach Kenny Black is keen on a return to management with Ross County. (Scotsman)



see also
Friday's gossip column
19 Nov 10 |  Gossip
Thursday's Scottish gossip
18 Nov 10 |  Scotland
Wednesday's Scottish gossip
17 Nov 10 |  Scotland
Tuesday's Scottish gossip
16 Nov 10 |  Scotland


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