Rumour Mill: Wednesday's football rumours and gossip

Published on Wednesday 10 March 2010 09:07

Rangers near SPL title, Celtic in negotiations with Boruc and questions emerge over Ibrox takeover - all this and more in today's Rumour Mill.

• Walter Smith

Walter Smith praises player's as Rangers move to six wins from title

WALTER Smith last night paid his Rangers players the kind of tribute he feels they have been unfairly denied by too many others as they moved another step closer to retaining the SPL title. THE SCOTSMAN

Mowbray hints at deal for Artur Boruc

CELTIC today have out a clear signal that they are keen on retaining the services Artur Boruc after manager Tony Mowbray confirmed that contract negotiations had been opened with the keeper. THE SCOTSMAN

Rangers fans want say in takeover

Rangers' shareholding supporters yesterday called for involvement in talks with potential takeover suitors as concerns were raised about their suitability to take the reins at Ibrox. THE HERALD

Celtic could face fine over referee criticism

The SFA are set to write to Celtic asking the club to explain their criticism of the game's officials. DAILY MAIL

Chris Maguire still has future at Aberdeen

Aberdeen boss Mark McGhee doesn't believe Chris Maguire would have won the young player of the month award if he hadn't been loaned out to Kilmarnock. DAILY EXPRESS

Chelsea could face FA rap over Sean Wright-Phillips deal

The Football Association is considering whether Shaun Wright-Phillips and Chelsea could face charges for dealing with an unlicensed agent, Mitchell Thomas, when Wright-Phillips moved to Stamford Bridge from Manchester City in July 2005. GUARDIAN

Steven Gerrard likely to go unpunished over 'V-sign'

Steven Gerrard is unlikely to face censure from the Football Association for allegedly flicking a V-sign at the referee Andre Marriner during Liverpool's costly defeat at Wigan Athletic last night. GUARDIAN

Nicolas Anelka and Chelsea begin talks over contract extension to 2013

Chelsea have opened talks with Nicolas Anelka's representative over extending the France striker's stay at Stamford Bridge. The 30-year-old's current contract expires at the end of next season, with discussions now under way to keep him at the club until 2013. GUARDIAN

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