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Saturday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Rangers manager Walter Smith insists the SPL should ensure his side do not face fixture congestion because of their continued run in the Europa League. (Various)

PSV Eindhoven winger Balasz Dzsudzsak has written off Rangers' chances ahead of their Europa League clash next month. (Sun)

Celtic midfielder Joe Ledley has no concerns over the state of Motherwell's Fir Park pitch ahead of Sunday's SPL encounter. (Sun)

Manager Neil Lennon is determined to retain his top stars at Celtic despite speculation linking Emilio Izaguirre and Beram Kayal with big-money moves. (Various)

St Johnstone boss Derek McInnes is delighted that Ally McCoist will be the new Rangers manager next season. (Herald)

Hamilton midfielder Mark Carrington insists the Accies can avoid relegation from the SPL this season despite being eight points adrift at the bottom of the table. (Herald)

OTHER GOSSIP

Scotland scrum-half Mike Blair is backing Johnnie Beattie to rejuvenate the side and beat Ireland in Sunday's Six Nations clash at Murrayfield. (Daily Express)



see also
Saturday's gossip column
26 Feb 11 |  Gossip
Friday's gossip column
25 Feb 11 |  Gossip
Thursday's Scottish gossip
24 Feb 11 |  Scotland
Thursday's gossip column
24 Feb 11 |  Gossip
Wednesday's Scottish gossip
23 Feb 11 |  Scotland
Tuesday's Scottish gossip
22 Feb 11 |  Scotland


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