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Madjid Bougherra in action for Algeria
Rangers manager Walter Smith is still waiting for an explanation from Madjid Bougherra for his late return from international duty. The defender was expected to report back on Friday after helping Algeria qualify for the World Cup but failed to show on time. [+]
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Scottish Premier League Headlines
- Smith seeks explanation from no-show Bougherra
- Dundee boss Levein: There was no gulf in class
- Dundee United 2-1 Celtic: Late show rocks Bhoys
- Scotland: Rangers head top, Hearts broken
- Rangers 3-0 Kilmarnock: Gers cruise top of SPL
- Falkirk 2-0 Hamilton: Long awaited first win
- Motherwell 1-1 Aberdeen: McDonald in spotlight
- Hearts 1-2 St Johnstone: Johansson nets winner
- St Mirren 1-1 Hiberniann: Hibs follow form book
- McCoist backing Gers boss Smith for Scotland post
- Ferguson and McGregor may make Scotland return
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- Gers defender Kirk Broadfoot reveals injury fears
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| Scottish Premier League | ||
| November 22, 2009 | P | Pts |
| Rangers | 11 | 25 |
| Celtic | 12 | 24 |
| Hibernian | 12 | 22 |
| Dundee United | 11 | 22 |
| Motherwell | 12 | 19 |
| Aberdeen | 12 | 15 |
| St Mirren | 12 | 13 |
| St Johnstone | 12 | 12 |
| Heart of Midlothian | 12 | 10 |
| Kilmarnock | 12 | 9 |
| Hamilton Academical | 12 | 9 |
| Falkirk | 12 | 8 |
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