FOOTBALL GOSSIP Rangers are considering signing Stoke City winger Michael Tonge and AZ Alkmaar midfielder Brett Holman after being offered both players on season-long loans. (the Herald) Sunderland have confirmed they are interested in signing Burnley winger Chris Eagles, who on Friday rejected a move to Rangers. (Daily Mail) Celtic's new signing from Sunderland, striker Daryl Murphy, says he would never have joined Rangers despite interest from the Scottish champions. (Daily Record) Newcastle's veteran goalkeeper, Steve Harper, has ended talk of a move to Celtic by saying he wants to remain with the Magpies "for as long as possible". (Daily Star) Braga goalkeeper Marcos thinks the Portuguese side have drawn the easiest opponents possible after they were paired with Celtic in the Champions League qualifying draw. (Daily Record) Braga coach Fernando Couto thinks Celtic were the toughest side the Portuguese could have drawn in Champions League qualifying. (Various) Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson claims he twice rejected the England manager's job. (Daily Telegraph) Scotland striker Kenny Miller says he could be next to leave Rangers should the cash-strapped champions receive an offer from another club. (Various) Blackpool manager Ian Holloway wants to sign Stephen Dobbie permanently after the Scottish striker helped the Seasiders win promotion to the Premier League in England while on loan from Swansea. (Daily Record) OTHER GOSSIP Scotland's Andrew Coltart had to call the doctor midway through his disappointing second-round 77 at the Open in St Andrews because of a migraine. (the Sun) Colin Montgomerie blew a fuse at a BBC cameraman during his second round at the Open, the Scottish golfer complaining that the crewman was blocking his view of the green. (the Sun)
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