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Monday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Former Scottish referee Stuart Dougal says he is 'extremely saddened' by the demise of Hugh Dallas and Dougie McDonald. (The Herald)

Referee Alain Hamer from Luxemburg says he may have considered not coming to officiate in Scotland at the weekend if he had been told that the local refs were on strike. (The Sun)

Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor is stalling on a new five-year deal despite being invited to sign an extension as long ago as August. (Daily Mail)

Celtic midfielder Ki Sung-Yeung says a fractured relationship between the team and fans is starting to have a negative effect on performances. (Daily Record)

Inverness midfielder Richie Foran has revealed his side deliberately applied pressure to Celtic's central defenders during their comeback to draw at Parkhead on Saturday. (The Herald)

OTHER GOSSIP

Scotland rugby team's Ruaridh Jackson hopes his last-gasp winning kick at Pittodrie on Saturday can spark a revival for his beloved Aberdeen FC. (The Sun)

Jackson's team-mate Kelly Brown says he now looks forward to doing post-match television interviews after doing a course to help with a speech impediment. (The Herald)

Meanwhile Scotland will play Romania at next year's World Cup after they came through to beat Uruguay on aggregate at the weekend. (The Herald)

Imogen Bankier, who has won badminton's Bank of Scotland International Championships for the second time in two years, hopes her new doubles partnership with England's Chris Adcock can make it to the 2012 Olympics. (The Herald)



see also
Monday's gossip column
29 Nov 10 |  Gossip
Sunday's gossip column
28 Nov 10 |  Gossip
Saturday's Scottish gossip
27 Nov 10 |  Scotland
Friday's Scottish gossip
26 Nov 10 |  Scotland
Thursday's Scottish gossip
25 Nov 10 |  Scotland


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