Thursday's Scottish Gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Neil Lennon is confident Celtic midfielder Joe Ledley will sign a new contract within days but Georgios Samaras's future at the club is less certain. (Various)

Alan Archibald insists Partick Thistle should have been awarded a penalty in the New Year's Day defeat by Celtic. (Various)

Derry City boss Roddy Collins says he is close to signing Hibs defender Tim Clancy, who hasn't featured at Easter Road since April. (Sun)

Inverness CT boss John Hughes believes his side - who lost the Highland derby - may need to be less gung ho if they are to climb the Premiership table. (Various)

Rangers midfielder Nicky Law admits he was taken aback by the reaction to the Ibrox outfit's Boxing Day draw with Stranraer. (Various)

St Mirren defender Darren McGregor believes Kilmarnock striker Kris Boyd is good enough to lead Scotland's bid to qualify for the Euro 2016 finals. (Mail)

Midfielder Ryan Stevenson hopes to help Hearts start 2014 with a victory in the Edinburgh derby at Easter Road. (Various)

OTHER GOSSIP

Glasgow Warriors face a fixtures headache following the postponement of the 1872 Cup clash against Edinburgh. (Various)