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Thursday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Kilmarnock's Mixu Paatelainen will be announced as the new manager of his native Finland this afternoon. (Sun)

Prospective new owner Craig Whyte will have to provide proof he can bankroll the Ally McCoist era before Rangers will okay his takeover. (Sun)

"Fraught and thorny" negotiations are yet to be completed before Sir David Murray agrees to part with his 85% stake in Rangers. (Daily Mail)

Murray is increasingly frustrated with the negotiations and ready to pull the plug on any agreement. (Daily Express)

Hearts striker Calum Elliot has been ruled out for the rest of the year after knee surgery. (Various)

Kyle Bartley's time at Rangers is up as the on-loan Arsenal defender has been told he will not be fit to play again this season. (Sun)

St Johnstone defender Michael Duberry is set to return from injury at the weekend. (Daily Record)

Hibernian manager Colin Calderwood has ordered his players to maintain discipline against Edinburgh rivals Hearts on Sunday or risk further derby disappointment. (Various)

Hibs midfielder Victor Palsson is an injury doubt after picking up a knock during Iceland U21s win over England. (Daily Express)

Former Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc, now at Fiorentina, is a summer transfer target for Everton and Tottenham. (Daily Record)

Livingston directors put almost £900,000 into the club to soften the blow of relegation from the First to Third Division in 2009. (Herald)



see also
Thursday's gossip column
31 Mar 11 |  Gossip
Wednesday's Scottish gossip
30 Mar 11 |  Scotland
Tuesday's Scottish gossip
29 Mar 11 |  Scotland


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