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Friday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Scottish Football Association chief executive Stewart Regan says he is sick of spending fortunes fighting legal battles with Celtic. (Various)

A Celtic insider said of their wrangles with the SFA over Neil Lennon's touchline bans: "This is war". (Daily Record)

Craig Whyte's attendance at Ibrox last night has fuelled hopes that the businessman is on the brink of buying Rangers. (Various)

The deal for Whyte to take a 75% stake in Rangers, with partner Andrew Ellis owning 25%, could be done by April. (Various)

Scotland manager Craig Levein has confirmed that talks are "ongoing" with James McCarthy's representatives over the Wigan player's decision to represent the Republic of Ireland over the country of his birth. (Scotsman)

Meanwhile, Levein will relax the 'booze ban' on his Scotland players, allowing them to drink a moderate amount of alcohol in the first two days of their training camp in Spain next week. (Various)

Scottish clubs in future could be financially rewarded for naming Scottish-qualified U21 players in their first team, say the SFA. (Scotsman)

Scotland defender Stephen McManus made his comeback after four months out following ankle surgery in Middlesbrough's reserve team last night. (Daily Express)

OTHER GOSSIP

Stand-off Ruaridh Jackson believes he is beginning to prove he has what it takes to become the next midfield general of Scottish rugby. (Herald)



see also
Friday's gossip column
18 Mar 11 |  Gossip
Thursday's Scottish gossip
17 Mar 11 |  Scotland
Thursday's gossip column
17 Mar 11 |  Gossip
Wednesday's Scottish gossip
16 Mar 11 |  Scotland


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