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Monday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Manchester United are tracking Celtic's Honduran left-back Emilio Izaguirre and may make a bid in the summer for the 24-year-old.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Kris Commons believes Celtic could achieve the Treble after the midfielder scored on his Old Firm debut. (Various)

And Commons says his manager Neil Lennon was right to substitute him after goalkeeper Fraser Forster was sent off during Sunday's 2-2 Scottish Cup draw. (Various)

Meanwhile, Rangers assistant manager Ally McCoist believes the incentive of silverware can inspire his squad as they come to terms with an increasingly congested fixture schedule. (the Scotsman)

And McCoist says referee Callum Murray was right to dismiss Steven Naismith in Sunday's dramatic derby clash. (Various)

One player who avoided getting into trouble during the Ibrox encounter was Rangers' El Hadji Diouf, who says he refused to react to Scott Brown's taunts because "no one knows him" and "I'm too big and strong for him". (the Sun)

Celtic manager Lennon has described the advent of seven Old Firm derbies in a season as "absolute torture".
Full story: Daily Record

Aberdeen captain Paul Hartley believes the Dons now have the mentality to avoid cup upsets. (the Scotsman)

St Mirren manager Danny Lennon says he could understand the Buddies fans' boos at his decision to withdraw double-goalscorer Craig Dargo during the 2-1 Scottish Cup win over Ayr United. (the Scotsman)

St Johnstone striker Peter MacDonald is not surprised his manager Derek McInnes is among the favourites for the West Bromwich Albion job. (Daily Express)

Meanwhile, McInnes brought his St Johnstone players in for a Sunday training session 24 hours after their Scottish Cup tie with Partick Thistle was called off. The Saints boss has also pulled Steven May out of the Scottish under-21 gathering so the striker can lead the line for the Perth side in Tuesday's rearranged fixture with the Jags. (Daily Express)

Brechin City manager Jim Weir hopes St Johnstone oust Thistle in the Cup so he can meet his former club in the quarter-finals. (Daily Express)

Dundee's future will be settled in the next 24 hours with administrator Bryan Jackson hoping to settle a Creditors' Voluntary Arrangement. (Various)

OTHER GOSSIP

Wales back James Hook has told his team-mates to brace themselves for a Scotland that have "come on leaps and bounds" when the two sides meet at Murrayfield in the second round of Six Nations fixtures. (Various)

Meanwhile, France head coach Marc Lievremont has urged Scotland to add brawn to their brains. (Various)



see also
Monday's gossip column
07 Feb 11 |  Gossip
Sunday's Scottish gossip
06 Feb 11 |  Scotland


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