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Walter Smith’s patience with AWOL defender Madjid Bougherra is wearing thin

Walter Smith has issued a veiled warning to Madjid Bougherra after the Algerian defender returned late from international duty for the third time this season.

The manager downplayed the fact that Bougherra had once again gone AWOL this weekend, pointing out that the player had not been expected to feature against Kilmarnock, but his patience is clearly wearing thin.