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Friday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Brazilian FA chiefs have told their Scottish counterparts they will not be issuing an apology after striker Neymar accused Scots fans of racism in Brazil's 2-0 win only for a German teenager to confess to the throwing of banana at the Emirates. (the Sun)

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew says Celtic, who are considering a £2m bid, can forget making an approach to sign Fraser Forster as he wants the on-loan goalkeeper back at St James' Park next season. (Various)

Rangers have offered 20-year-old winger Gregg Wylde a new three-year contract. (Daily Express)

Rangers defender Madjid Bougherra has gone to Qatar for treatment in his bid to regain fitness for the Scottish Premier League title run-in. (the Herald)

The Scottish Football Association has confirmed that Celtic manager Neil Lennon has not been officially reported for being sent to the stand during his club's friendly against Athletic Bilbao (Various)

St Johnstone have handed former Sheffield United striker Jordan Robertson a contract until the end of the season after a successful trial. (Various)

St Johnstone manager Derek McInnes hopes Jordan Robertson can use the club to relaunch his career after giving the 23-year-old another chance following a jail term that threatened to end the striker's career. (the Herald)

Fourth place in the Scottish Premier League will yield a Europa League qualifying spot only if Celtic finish second in the title race and win the Scottish Cup. (Daily Record)

Mixu Paatelainen, who has quit Kilmarnock to become his national side's new coach, admits he was tapped up two months ago by Finland. (the Sun)

Kilmarnock caretaker manager Kenny Shiels has told chairman Michael Johnston he is the man to permanently replace Mixu Paatelainen, who has left to become Finland's national coach. (Various)

Aston Villa are ready to launch another attempt to sign Blackpool midfielder Charlie Adam, as long as Gerard Houllier remains as manager. (Daily Mail)

Blackburn Rovers manager Steve Kean insists he wields the power when it comes to signing players and has rejected suggestions that agent Jerome Anderson has undue influence at the club. (the Herald)

Scotland captain Darren Fletcher is in danger of missing the crucial stage of Manchester United's season as concerns grow over when the midfielder will be fit to play again. (Daily Mail)

Birmingham midfielder Barry Ferguson continues to receive injections so he can play through the pain of a broken rib and aid his club's battle against relegation. (Daily Record)

Rangers midfielder Andrew Shinnie has joined Cowdenbeath on loan for the remainder of the season. (Various)

Stenhousemuir have confirmed that David Irons will remain manager next season even if they are relegated from Division Two. (Various)

OTHER GOSSIP

Scottish Rugby chief executive Gordon McKie has ordered a full investigation into Scotland's poor showing in this season's Six Nations, which yielded only one victory. (Daily Record)

Gordon McKie, Scottish Rugby's chief executive, has promised to implement radical changes in response to the national side's poor Six Nations showing. (the Scotsman)

Glasgow Warriors head coach Sean Lineen decided for budgetary reasons to allow Scotland back-row forward Richie Vernon to leave for Sale Sharks next season, according to Scottish Rugby chief executie Gordon McKie. (the Herald)

Colin Montgomerie has hailed Martin Laird as a global superstar in the making and insisted that his fellow Scot has the class to clinch US Masters glory on his debut. (Daily Record)

Dundee CCS Stars have re-signed Canadian hitman Brent Hughes, who missed the end of the ice hockey season with a shoulder injury. (Daily Record)



see also
Friday's gossip column
01 Apr 11 |  Gossip
Thursday's Scottish gossip
31 Mar 11 |  Scotland


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