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Sunday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Rangers midfielder Kyle Bartley says his team will be gunning for Scott Brown when they play Celtic on Wednesday, adding: "Not many people at Rangers get on with Scott Brown, and I'm not his biggest fan either." (Sunday Mail)

Meanwhile, Ibrox manager-in-waiting Ally McCoist could be facing the prospect of getting no money for Madjid Bougherra and Steven Davis if they decide to leave in the summer - as they are entering the fourth year of their contract and can invoke the Webster Ruling. (News of the World)

SFA chiefs tried to get sacked head of referees Hugh Dallas taken off a European match observer position in midweek, but Uefa said the two roles were not linked. (News of the World)

St Johnstone's former Chelsea midfielder Jody Morris believes the gulf in standard between the Scottish Premier League and its English counterpart is not as big as many make out. (Herald)

Kilmarnock's Manuel Pascali has urged his team-mates to regain their form for the SPL run-in as they might not get a better chance of securing a European spot. (Sunday Mail)

OTHER GOSSIP

Scotland's Sean Lamont says he has no nerves despite facing a strong Ireland midfield in a completely alien position at inside centre in the Six Nations today. (Scotsman)



see also
Sunday's gossip column
26 Feb 11 |  Gossip
Saturday's Scottish gossip
26 Feb 11 |  Scotland
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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