Tuesday's Scottish Gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Queen's Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp has stepped up his efforts to land Celtic striker Gary Hooper by lodging a £4.5m bid.

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Former Kilmarnock boss Kenny Shiels believes Celtic manager Neil Lennon deserves a knighthood for netting £12.5m from Southampton for Victor Wanyama. (Sun)

Angelo Massone's chaotic reign at Livingston may cost him the chance of seizing control at administration-hit Hearts. (Record)

Tommy Wright has urged his St Johnstone side to capitalise on Europa League opponents Rosenborg's weakness at the back. (Sun)

Striker Rowan Vine insists he has joined a bigger club after swapping St Johnstone for Hibs

Rangers coach Ian Durrant insists the Ibrox side have no excuses for failing this season ahead of their tilt at the Second Division.

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Former Barcelona and Real Madrid forward Javier Saviola, freed by Malaga at the end of last season, is keeping his options open after being linked with Celtic. (Record)

New Hibs striker Rowan Vine insists he is joining a bigger club after severing ties with SPFL rivals St Johnstone. (Various)

OTHER GOSSIP

World number one Tiger Woods, preparing for this week's Open at Muirfield, fell foul of a security guard by attempting to practise on the course before the 7am "open for play" time. (Various)