Friday's Scottish Gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Multi-millionaire Edinburgh businesswoman Ann Budge aims to replace manager Gary Locke with former boss Craig Levein and Peter Houston, should she take over at Hearts. (Sun)

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has criticised England legend Peter Shilton over his suggestion that goalkeeper Fraser Forster should quit Scotland to protect his World Cup prospects. (Various)

Paul Telfer says Gordon Strachan is helping him in his bid to enter management

Ally McCoist knows Rangers are on the up again - as everyone at Ibrox is smiling. (Sun)

John Hughes insists Inverness CT have contingency plans in place, should they lose prolific hitman Billy McKay in the summer. (Various)

Former Celtic defender Paul Telfer has revealed his former Parkhead boss Gordon Strachan is helping him in his efforts to enter management. (Sun)

Neil Lennon has praised Aberdeen for knocking Celtic out of the Scottish Cup and challenged the Dons to become the second force in Scottish football. (Record)

Hibs' teenage loan star Duncan Watmore reminds manager Terry Butcher of football legends Jimmy Johnstone and Sir Stanley Matthews. (Express)

Kilmarnock boss Allan Johnston has no problem with striker Kris Boyd revealing his ambition to move to a bigger club in the summer. (Herald)

Former Rangers chairman Alastair Johnston has urged Dave King to secure fan backing for an Ibrox return by spelling out his investment plans in detail. (Mail)

OTHER GOSSIP

Scotland legend Craig Chalmers has backed dropped captain Kelly Brown to prove a point by impressing for Saracens against Sale Sharks. (Mail)