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Monday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Celtic defender Cha Du-Ri could be out for the rest of the season with ankle ligament damage. (Various)

Meanwhile, Cha's team-mate Mark Wilson admits he was fortunate not to be sent off against Dundee United. The full-back escaped a second booking after a challenge on Craig Conway, meaning Wilson has avoided a suspension in next week's Old Firm match. (Various)

But Celtic are sweating on Scott Brown's fitness ahead of the upcoming league derby. (Various)

Rangers forward Steven Naismith insists his team have no fears about visiting on-form Celtic next weekend. (Various)

Sporting Lisbon coach Paulo Sergio insists he will not resign following the Portuguese side's 2-2 draw with Olhanense. Rangers' Europa League opponents surrendered a two-goal lead and under-pressure Sergio was sent to the stand after storming on to the pitch. (Various)

And former Rangers midfielder Pedro Mendes, now with Sporting, says he is ready to come back to haunt his old club when the two sides meet at Ibrox on Thursday. (Various)

Meanwhile, Sporting star Maniche says he was unimpressed with Rangers' 6-0 win over Motherwell and insists Mendes' inside knowledge of the Ibrox side will help the Portuguese outfit triumph in the last 32 tie. (Daily Express)

Ross County midfielder Stuart Kettlewell insists the players must take the blame for manager Willie McStay's sacking. (Various)

OTHER GOSSIP

Scotland full-back Sean Lamont has launched a scathing attack on his team-mates and warned against complacency following their latest Six Nations defeat.

"Some boys need to start looking over their shoulder this week. You just can't be resting on your laurels anymore," he said after the 24-6 defeat to Wales. (Various)

Meanwhile, captain Alastair Kellock admits Scotland "let down ourselves, our families, the supporters in Murrayfield and many more Scots around the world on Saturday in a most horrible way". (the Scotsman)



see also
Monday's gossip column
14 Feb 11 |  Gossip
Sunday's Scottish gossip
13 Feb 11 |  Scotland
Saturday's Scottish gossip
12 Feb 11 |  Scotland


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