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Monday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Rangers captain David Weir insists the Ibrox club's players did not lose the plot at last Wednesday's Old Firm Scottish Cup replay, despite three being sent off and nine yellow cards being issued. (The Record)

Former First Minister Henry McLeish has suggested that Old Firm matches could be played behind closed doors. (The Record)

Rangers assistant manager Ally McCoist has attempted to play down the spat with Neil Lennon at last week's Old Firm match and has refused to reveal what was said between the two coaches. (The Express)

Aberdeen manager Craig Brown believes the key to future success if the hiring and firing of players and securing new deals for existing squad members. (The Mail)

Fifa chief executive Sepp Blatter has opened the door on the possibility of Scottish players taking part in the 2012 Olympics insisting there would be no sanctions on their football associations. (The Herald)

Hibernian striker Derek Riordan could be set for a summer move to Swansea after the Championship side watched him play in Saturday's match against St Johnstone. (The Sun)



see also
Monday's gossip column
07 Mar 11 |  Gossip
Sunday's Scottish gossip
06 Mar 11 |  Scotland
Sunday's gossip column
05 Mar 11 |  Gossip
Saturday's Scottish gossip
05 Mar 11 |  Scotland
Saturday's gossip column
04 Mar 11 |  Gossip
Friday's Scottish gossip
04 Mar 11 |  Scotland
Friday's gossip column
04 Mar 11 |  Gossip
Thursday's Scottish gossip
03 Mar 11 |  Scotland


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