Saturday's Scottish Gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Jose Mourinho believes Celtic would be a special addition to the English Premier League. (Sun)

Hearts boss Gary Locke has been assured by Tynecastle chiefs his position isn't under threat. (Record)

Rangers boss Ally McCoist believes the Ibrox club can be Premiership title contenders in two years - if funding is found for £30m worth of lost talent. (Various)

Motherwell veteran James McFadden has criticised former Scotland boss Craig Levein for calling him lazy and claims the insult could have derailed his career. (Record)

Aberdeen are poised to turn Celtic Park red after the Dons were handed more than 30,000 League Cup final tickets with the promise of more on the way. (Record)

Partick Thistle winger Kallum Higginbotham has vowed to silence the boo boys as he returns to his former Fir Park stomping ground to face Motherwell. (Various)

Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew would prefer to qualify for the group stage of the Champions League than win the Scottish or League Cups. (Various)