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Monday's English press writes about Alberto Luque's possibility to leave "Newcastle", Norwich coach's desire to acquire "Celtic" forward Derek Riordan, veteran Andy Cole's hope to increase his goal tally in the Premier League to 200, Thomas Gravesen's opinion that "Real" made a wrong decision by turning him into a defensive midfielder, Scotland national team coach Walter Smith's statement that "Rangers" face a tough task chasing "Celtic", and Edgaras Jankauskas' demand for the club to solve Julien Brellier's contract issues faster.
"Newcastle" forward Albert Luque says that it would be best for him to leave the team in January if he doesn't get more playing time in the main squad. (Daily Mirror)
"Norwich" manager Peter Grant may try to acquire Celtic outcast striker Derek Riordan. (Daily Mirror)
Tottenham full-back Aaron Lennon could start a game for the first time in the main England national team lineup in Wednesday's friendly against the Netherlands. Manchester City defender Micah Richards could also make his debut for the national team. (Various)
Sir Bobby Robson admitted that he feared he might have to give up football after brain tumor surgery. This before returning to his assistant coaching job with the Ireland national team. (Various)
Portsmouth forward Andy Cole believes he doesn't get enough respect for his 188 Premier League goals, but hopes to reach the 200-goal mark. (The Daily Star)
Mark Hughes says that the Manchester United team, who beat his Blackburn side 1-0 on Saturday, remind him of the championship-winning teams of 1993 and 1994, in which he also played. (Various)
Leeds defender Steve Stone may retire from professional football due to injuries that have plagued him for the past 15 months. (Various)
Celtic defender Thomas Gravesen believes that his former Real Madrid team treated him unfairly by forcing him to play as a defensive midfielder, as he prefers to play further forward. (Daily Record)
Scotland national team coach Walter Smith says his former Rangers team has a "very tough task" if they want to catch up with Celtic. (Daily Record)
Dunfermline player Owen Morrison says that new team manager Stephen Kenny will keep the team in the Scottish Premier League. (The Sun)
Celtic's general manager says he will contact St Mirren after a stadium announcer urged home fans not to give in to Celtic supporters singing sectarian songs during a Sunday match break. (Daily Express)
Hearts striker Edgaras Jankauskas urged the club to resolve disagreements over Julien Brellier's contract, as the team lacks the influence of a French legionnaire on the field. (The Herald)
