FOOTBALL GOSSIP Celtic will hand striker Georgios Samaras a starting role in today's Old Firm derby and switch to a 4-4-2 formation. (Sunday Times) Celtic new boy Kris Commons cranks up the Old Firm pressure by claiming his side are younger, fitter and better than Rangers. (Various) But Rangers striker Nikica Jelavic believes it is the Ibrox side that have the better players. (Various) Freddie Ljundberg says the Celtic team he has joined have the same spirit as Arsenal's "invincibles" team of the early 2000s. (Scotland on Sunday) Kilmarnock manager Mixu Paatelainen is furious that Aberdeen defender Zander Diamond wasn't sent off after 10 minutes for tripping Kieran Argard as he was about to shoot into an unguarded net. (Sunday Mail) Scotland manager Craig Levein says next month's glamour friendly with Brazil will represent a taste of what is to come if his squad continues to develop as he hopes and get back to the World Cup stage. (Various) Celtic are in talks with Italian club Udinese about a pre-season tournament that would also involve Barcelona. (Sunday Mail) OTHER GOSSIP Organisation of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games for 2014 is in trouble, with nearly 50 key milestones missed or postponed. (Sunday Herald)
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