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Thursday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Rino Gattuso's agent, Claudio Pasqualin, says the AC Milan midfielder head-butted Joe Jordan after Tottenham's Scottish coach swore at and verbally provoked the Italian during the English club's 1-0 Champions League win. (Various)

Former Dundee United and Dunfermline Athletic striker Noel Hunt says he turned down a move to Celtic in order to sign a new contract with Reading. (the Herald)

Hamilton manager Billy Reid has accused the Scottish Premier League of treating his club as second-class citizens after their match away to Dundee United was postponed two hours before kick-off. (Daily Record)

Kilmarnock recorded a loss of £500,000 during the last financial year, although the writing off by former chairman Jamie Moffat of a £900,000 loan reduced their debt to £10.5m. (the Herald)

Aberdeen forward Sone Aluko has accused captain Paul Hartley of costing their side a point against Motherwell - and possibly a top-six finish - by being sent off during Tuesday's 2-1 defeat. (Daily Record)

Aberdeen have been handed a boost when it emerged that Paul Hartley's red card against Motherwell had not taken the midfielder through the points threshold that would have triggered an additional two-match suspension. (Various)

Dundee player-manager Barry Smith says he is not surprised that midfielder Craig Forsyth is being targeted by Hibernian, Motherwell and St Johnstone. (the Sun)

Kilmarnock defender Frazer Wright has been given the all-clear to resume training after being knocked out during their match against Motherwell earlier this month. (Various)

Kenny Dalglish will lead Liverpool into a European tie for the first time as manager tonight, against Sparta Prague, having been denied that honour during his last trophy-rich spell by a ban on the club. (Various)

Russian club Volga expect Marc Crosas to complete a medical and sign a three-year contract to complete the midfielder's £300,000 move from Celtic. (Various)

A delegation from Mexican club Santos Laguna are visiting Celtic this week to finalise a feeder-club arrangement with the Glasgow outfit. (Daily Mail)

Scotland defender Stephen McManus is poised to return to action with Middlesbrough weeks ahead of schedule following an ankle operation. (Daily Mail)

OTHER GOSSIP

Nick De Luca has lost his place for club and country after Scotland rugby coach Andy Robinson released the centre so he could play in Edinburgh's Magners League match against Munster on Friday - but he was then only named on the bench. (Various)

Dunfermline Knights have completed the signing of New Zealand test batsman Daniel Flynn for their forthcoming Premiership cricket campaign. (the Scotsman)

Scottish golfer Marc Warren will tee up in the Avantha Masters in New Dehli thanks to a sponsors' invite and is targeting a victory in his bid to win back his European Tour card. (Various)

Joseph Laryea has promised Ricky Burns a beating he will never forget when they fight for the Scottish boxer's WBO world super-featherweight title. (Various)



see also
Thursday's gossip column
17 Feb 11 |  Gossip
Wednesday's Scottish gossip
16 Feb 11 |  Scotland


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