Rumour Mill: Thursday's football rumours and gossip

Published on Thursday 11 March 2010 08:39

Lubo fears for Mowbray's future, Smith is Ellis's man and Rangers could win league at Parkhead - all this and more in today's Rumour Mill.

• Lubomir Moravcik

Moravcik fears for Tony Mowbray if Celtic fail in Scottish Cup

Celtic legend Lubo Moravcik fears Tony Mowbray could be sacked if his side fail to win their Scottish Cup quarter final tie on Saturday. DAILY MAIL

Walter Smith to remain as Rangers boss if Ellis takeover bid succeeds

The Ellis group, who have opened Rangers takeover talks with owners Murray International Holdings, will try and persuade Smith to stay if they are successful in taking over the Ibrox club. DAILY RECORD

Old Firm match may be SPL decider

The SPL says it cannot guarantee that Rangers will not be able to win the title at Parkhead.

If Rangers and Celtic each win their next five league games Rangers would become champions if they then win their sixth.

That would be the first fixture after the top six/bottom six split, probably on April 17/18, which is often used for the final Old Firm game. THE HERALD

Celtic's growing injury list a worry for Tony Mowbray

Tony Mowbray has admitted Celtic's injury troubles show little sign of abating before their Active Nation Scottish Cup trip to Kilmarnock on Saturday. TIMES

Robbie Keane impressed by strike partner Rasmussen

Robbie Keane has paid tribute to fellow forward Morten Rasmussen, with the Dane starting to suggest he may be the Irishman's ideal foil at Celtic. THE SCOTSMAN

Walter Smith tips Webster to thrive back at Rangers

Rangers manager Walter Smith has backed Andy Webster to play a significant role at Ibrox when he returns from his loan spell at Dundee United. THE SCOTSMAN

Top Italian clubs in the hunt for former Hearts player Pinilla

Sampdoria and Genoa are the latest Serie A clubs to express an interest in signing 4m-rated former Hearts striker Mauricio Pinilla, who has revived his career in Italy's second division. THE SCOTSMAN

Hearts' Nade put on final warning

Hearts striker Christian Nade has been told he will be booted out of Tynecastle if he steps out of line again. DAILY RECORD

English sides on the trail of Motherwell's Mark Reynolds

Motherwell's Mark Reynolds has caught the eye of clubs in England, according to his manager Craig Brown. BBC

Robbie Keane slams SPL pitches

Robbie Keane has slammed the quality of SPL pitches - and insisted they are damaging the image of our top flight. THE SUN