HEARTS are set to approach former Barnsely manager Daniel Stendel to fill the managerial vacancy at Tynecastle, Euromillions winner Colin Weir has completed his takeover of Partick Thistle and Paul Gascoigne's nephew is reportedly 'close' to signing for Rangers after impressing for the club's development side on Tuesday night.
Cameron Gascoigne to Rangers?
The nephew of Ibrox fan favourite Paul has been involved in Rangers' development squad in his second trial with the club and found the net in a 3-0 win over Partick Thistle on Tuesday night. The 18-year-old was released by Newcastle United in the summer and the Daily Record believe that the forward is close to agreeing a full-time deal with Steven Gerrard's side.
Forster: Lazio saves were highlight of my career
Celtic goalkeeper Fraser Forster says that his two late saves at home to Lazio in the Europa League are up there with the best moments of his career. Celtic were leading 2-1 with the clock winding down and but foir two superb interventions from the English goalkeeper, Neil Lennon's side could have ended up drawing the match. "When you chat about appreciating playing again and whatever, that moment is up there with the best in my career," he said. "It’s impossible to say how good that feeling is. Just adrenaline, relief, a feeling you are back."
Colin Weir completes Partick Thistle takeover
Euromillions winner and long-standing Partick Thistle benefactor Colin Weir has completed his takeover of the club, and has vowed to transfer his controlling stake to fans by the end of March next year. Weir said: "This is a major financial commitment on my part as fan owners will not need to repay a penny - but I believe this gives fan ownership the best possible start."
Stendel emerges as latest frontrunner for Hearts job
Former Barnsley manager Daniel Stendel is the latest name being linked with the manager's job at Hearts, with the Scottish Sun reporting that the 45-year-old will be interviewed for the position shortly. The Sun are reporting that current interim boss Austin MacPhee will become the club's new sporting director, with Stendel taking charge of first-team affairs.
Jack has staked his claim for Scotland, says Clarke
Scotland manager Steve Clarke was left impressed by the performances of Ryan Jack after the Rangers midfielder started both of the national side's fixtures last week. "I’m not really surprised with Ryan because I have obviously seen him up close when I was manager of Kilmarnock," said Clarke. "Listen, he has done himself a power of good in the two games."
St Etienne unlikely to make January move for Morelos
Following reports yesterday that French side St Etienne were preparing a bid for Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos, the Daily Record are now reporting that the Ligue 1 outfit will wait until the summer before making their move. St Etienne manager Claude Puel is apparently "keen" on signing the striker but the French side are reportedly put off by Rangers' refusal to sell the Colombian in the January window.
Jack ready for Hamilton after horror Kazakh tackle
Rangers midfielder Ryan Jack insists that he is raring to go for this weekend's visit to Hamilton after the 27-year-old was on the receiving end of a nasty tackle during Scotland's 3-1 win over Kazakhstan on Tuesday night. Jack said: "My leg is fine. Obviously, it was a bad one but the ref has seen it as a yellow. There were a few naughty challenges – I don’t know what was behind that but the referee is there to protect us. Thankfully no-one is injured."
Goodwin issues hands-off warning to Ross
St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin has told Jack Ross, the new Hibs manager and former Buddies boss, that he will not consider selling Kyle Magennis to the Easter Road club. Magennis developed significantly under Ross guidance previously, but Goodwin told the Scotsman: "Kyle is not a player we want to lose."
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