Robertson unsure on Liverpool future & Clarke contract talks on hold
Scotland left-back Andy Robertson says he has held discussions with Liverpool over his future, but the 31-year-old, who has a year left of his contract, is still unclear on what the outcome of those contract talks will be. (Sky Sports), externalScottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell says contract talks with head coach Steve Clarke are on hold until after Scotland's attempt to qualify for the next World Cup. (Daily Record), externalRead the rest of Friday's Scottish gossip.
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