Kris Boyd Claims Old Firm Losers Would Be Out of Title Race
Former Rangers striker Kris Boyd believes the losing side in the upcoming Old Firm derby would be out of the Scottish Premiership title race, with Rangers currently trailing leaders Hearts.
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Former Rangers striker Kris Boyd believes the losing side in the upcoming Old Firm derby would be out of the Scottish Premiership title race, with Rangers currently trailing leaders Hearts.
Emmanuel Fernandez states that Rangers are determined to 'fight and fight and fight' to win the Scottish Premiership title this season, following a comeback draw against Livingston.

The Scottish Premiership title race has seen another dramatic twist after Celtic's defeat and Rangers' surprise draw, intensifying the competition among the 'Old Firm' clubs.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is reportedly using fears of war and his close ties to Russia's Vladimir Putin as a central theme in his reelection campaign, facing a significant challenge to his long premiership.

After a defeat for Celtic and surprise draw for Rangers, where does the latest weekend of drama leave the Scottish Premiership title race?

Hearts have moved four points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership after Celtic were beaten by Hibs and Rangers dropped points, setting up a crucial Old Firm derby.

Heart of Midlothian head coach Derek McInnes emphasizes the importance of narrow wins after his Scottish Premiership leaders defeated Falkirk.
Celtic and Hibernian go head-to-head at Celtic Park on Sunday afternoon in a Scottish Premiership encounter.Celtic vs Hibernian – Match preview and team newsDate: Sunday, 22nd February.Kick-off: 3...
After a weekend of unexpected results, the Irish Premiership title race is now considered wide open with four teams in contention.

Heart of Midlothian head coach Derek McInnes suggests history shows narrow wins can be the difference between success and failure as his Scottish Premiership leaders beat Falkirk.
Celtic will go head-to-head with Hibernian at Celtic Park in a Scottish Premiership match, with team news and predicted lineups released.

Sportscene provided highlights from Saturday's matches in the Scottish Premiership.
Bangor centre-back Mark Haughey and January signing Iestyn Hughes were both taken to the hospital following their team's 3-1 loss to Glenavon in the Irish Premiership.
Watch highlights as Cliftonville beat Crusaders 5-2 in the Irish Premiership to gain the bragging rights from the north Belfast derby.
Fans can watch the closely contested Premiership match between Hibernian and Celtic live on Celtic TV, as the title race continues to be tight.
League leaders Larne are now without a win in their last three games after losing 3-2 to Carrick Rangers, as Coleraine win against Ballymena United to close the gap at the top of the Irish Premiership to just two points.

The Scottish Premiership looks certain to have only one place in the Champions League after next season after the failure of their clubs in European competition this term.

Livingston and Rangers face each other this Sunday at the Tony Macaroni Arena on Match Day 28 of the Scottish Premiership.Livingston have 12 points to their name this season and occupy 12th position i...

Rangers manager Danny Rohl states his 'total belief' in the team's ability to win the Scottish Premiership, emphasizing the need for consistency.
Danny Rohl has "total" belief Rangers can win the Scottish Premiership but has called on his players to back it up with "consistency".
Dundee United are winless in seven Scottish Premiership meetings with Kilmarnock (D3 L4) since a 4-0 triumph in November 2022. Kilmarnock have won two of their last three top-flight visits to Dundee United (D1), as many as their previous 24 beforehand. After their 3-2 win over Falkirk, Dundee United are looking to pick up back-to-back league victories for the first time this season.
Stuttgart head coach Sebastian Hoeness has been impressed by the way Martin O'Neill has transformed a "turbulent" season at Celtic as the teams prepare to meet in the first leg of their Europa League play-off. O'Neill, 73, is in his second spell as interim boss, stepping in after the departures of Brendan Rodgers and Wilfried Nancy. The Scottish champions have gone 10 games unbeaten since O'Neill returned in January and now lie three points behind Premiership leaders Hearts with a game in hand.

Watch as Dundee United survive an early red card - and a late comeback from League 2 visitors Spartans - to win 2-1 and set up a Scottish Cup quarter-final away to Premiership rivals Falkirk.
Following Sunday's Premiership results, Hearts are urged to demonstrate a strong 'reaction, not perfection' as they navigate the 2025-26 title race.
Multiple trophy winner Callum McGregor is seen as upsetting the 'right people' while consistently demonstrating his success with Scottish Premiership medals.
The next six games will go a long way to answering the question that some supporters around Parkhead have been pondering these past few weeks: is Martin O'Neill slowly turning Celtic into the real deal? With the greatest respect to the three teams concerned, last-gasp victories over Dundee, Livingston and Kilmarnock won't cut it if Celtic are serious about making further inroads on the three fronts they're currently fighting. You can't beat it for drama, certainly, and yet the painful truth which even those viewing things through green and white tinted spectacles can't fail to see clearly, is that Celtic only just scraped by three of the Premiership's bottom four teams.
Ballymena United has moved three points clear of Crusaders in the Irish Premiership relegation play-off standings after a 2-0 victory over Declan Caddell's team.
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Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin hopes his side's comeback win over Falkirk on Saturday can begin to win over fans again. Julius Eskesen's late goal secured a 3-2 victory at the Falkirk Stadium and gave United a first win in five Premiership games. The run of league defeats that preceded that, which included a derby loss to Dundee as well as being beaten by Hearts Hibs and Celtic, had seen the players and manager come in for some criticism.
BBC Sport is tracking all managerial movements across top football leagues including the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, and English Football League for the 2025-26 season.
Interim manager Martin O'Neill praised Celtic's fighting spirit after a comeback win, as the club gained an advantage in the Scottish Premiership title race following a dramatic week.
Celtic fans were angered after Junior Adamu shared a Hibs star's social media post shortly after Celtic's 2-1 defeat to Hibernian, a significant blow to their Scottish Premiership title bid.

The Scottish Premiership title race intensifies after Celtic's defeat and Rangers' surprise draw, leading to further twists in the league standings.

The Scottish Premiership title race saw another dramatic twist after Celtic suffered a defeat and Rangers managed a surprise draw, intensifying the competition.

The Scottish Premiership title race saw a new twist after Celtic suffered a defeat and Rangers played to a surprise draw, impacting the 'Old Firm' rivalry.

Bristol Bears secure a 24-21 bonus-point win against Loughborough Lightning in a history-making Premiership Women's Rugby match after coming back from 16 points down.

Rangers drew against the bottom-ranked team, while Celtic suffered a 1-2 home defeat to Hibernian, causing both teams to lose ground in the Scottish championship race.
Hearts head coach Derek McInnes lauded Islam Chesnokov's work ethic after the Kazakh winger scored a crucial goal, securing a vital win for the Scottish Premiership leaders.
Rangers take on Livingston at Almondvale Stadium on Sunday afternoon in a Scottish Premiership clash.Livingston sit bottom of the table on 12 points from 27 games, while Rangers are second with 55 po...
Celtic is set to return to domestic duties in the Scottish Premiership, facing Hibs at Celtic Park, with team news and broadcast details available.
Following a weekend of unexpected results and shifts, the Irish Premiership title race is now considered wide open, with four teams in contention.
Rangers are set to play Livingston in a Scottish Premiership encounter, with Livingston currently at the bottom of the league table.
Watch highlights as Linfield secure three crucial points in the Irish Premiership against Glentoran thanks to Matthew Fitzpatrick's goal.
Glenavon FC is fighting to avoid automatic relegation in the Irish Premiership, having cut the gap to safety to seven points with nine games remaining.
Cliftonville held off Crusaders to win an exciting north Belfast derby 5-2 in the Irish Premiership, while Glenavon beat Bangor.

The Scottish Premiership looks certain to have only one place in the Champions League after next season after the failure of their clubs in European competition this term.

The Scottish Premiership is likely to have only one Champions League spot after next season due to the poor performance of its clubs in European competitions.

The Scottish Premiership is likely to have only one Champions League place after next season due to the poor performance of its clubs in European competitions.

Two crucial Sunday contests are in focus as the Scottish Premiership February fixture card starts to run out.
Sekhukhune United head coach Eric Tinkler suggests that Mamelodi Sundowns will face challenges in the Betway Premiership title race, which he believes is far from over.
Livingston defender Cammy Kerr is confident that the gap at the bottom of the Premiership can be closed, allowing his team to avoid relegation.
Neil McCann spoke about player injuries, including Tyreece John-Jules, and the need to raise performance levels ahead of Kilmarnock's Premiership match against Dundee United.

Watch as Dundee United survive an early red card - and a late comeback from League 2 visitors Spartans - to win 2-1 and set up a Scottish Cup quarter-final away to Premiership rivals Falkirk.
Hearts head coach Derek McInnes emphasized that his team must 'relish the opportunity' to win the Scottish Premiership as the season enters its final, high-pressure weeks.
There was a huge sense of relief around Easter Road on Saturday when the full-time whistle finally sounded and three precious points were secured. With a top-six spot now all but secured in the Scottish Premiership, attention turns to what more can be achieved. The five-point gap to Motherwell is far from insurmountable, and with European football firmly in the club's sights, there is genuine incentive to push hard between now and the split.
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Without a manager while languishing in eighth place in the Scottish Premiership, Aberdeen's season rests on their Scottish Cup last-16 tie with Motherwell.
A Tuesday Irish Premiership match between Portadown and Cliftonville at Shamrock Park was abandoned due to floodlight failure.
Former Hoops player Johan Mjallby is confident that Celtic possesses the quality to secure their fifth consecutive Scottish Premiership title on the final day.

A thrilling week in the Scottish Premiership, highlighted by a 'super Sunday,' has intensified the title race, with the top three teams now separated by just three points.

Rangers, Hearts, and Celtic are locked in a fierce competition, setting the stage for a memorable Scottish Premiership title race.
Commentator Neil McCann expressed his strong displeasure following Celtic's dramatic stoppage-time victory at Rugby Park, capping off a significant day in the Premiership.

Rangers cut Hearts' lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership after a 4-2 victory at Ibrox, highlighted by Youssef Chermiti's hat-trick.
Former Scotland striker Lee Miller believes Hearts possess the necessary mentality to maintain their lead and claim the Premiership title.
At the start of this season, many tipped Dundee for relegation from the Scottish Premiership, especially after they failed to win any of their first five league matches. In August, they left Ibrox with a point for the first time in 21 years and that set the tone for what was to come under Pressley's management. Clark Robertson's header and a Cameron Carter-Vickers own goal earned Dundee a first win at Dens Park against Celtic since 1988, when Tommy Coyne scored the only goal of the game.
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The Scottish Premiership title race has taken another twist after a defeat for Celtic and a surprise draw for Rangers, leading to questions about where the latest drama leaves the Old Firm.

Highlights from the Scottish Premiership are available on Sportscene, showcasing the drama from Sunday's matches in the title race.
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Hibernian manager David Gray has named his team for the Scottish Premiership match against Celtic.
Ethan Hamilton scored a late goal to secure a 3-2 victory for Dundee over Aberdeen, which he described as a 'massive' and 'really important win' for the team's season.
Martin O’Neill has named his Celtic team for this afternoon’s Scottish Premiership clash with Hibernian. The Irishman was left disappointed by a poor midweek defeat to Stuttgart in the Europa Leag...
Ethan Hamilton hopes Dundee's "massive" Scottish Premiership victory over Aberdeen can provide a platform for a positive end to the season. The 27-year-old midfielder crashed in a fabulous late goal to secure a 3-2 success at victory, ending a run of five league games without a win. "It is a really important win," he told BBC Scotland.
Heart of Midlothian head coach Derek McInnes suggests history shows narrow wins can be the difference between success and failure as his Scottish Premiership leaders beat Falkirk.
Watch highlights as Linfield secure three crucial points in the Irish Premiership against Glentoran thanks to Matthew Fitzpatrick's goal.

Hearts secured a 1-0 victory over Falkirk at Tynecastle, with new signing Islam Chesnokov making a significant impact, helping the team get their Scottish Premiership title push back on track.
The Celts return to domestic action as they host Hibernian at Paradise on Sunday, February 22, 3pm KO.With the Premiership title race heating up, Martin O’Neill will be looking to secure another cru...

The Scottish Premiership is expected to have only one Champions League spot after next season due to the poor performance of its clubs in European competitions.

The Scottish Premiership looks certain to have only one place in the Champions League after next season after the failure of their clubs in European competition this term.

The Scottish Premiership looks certain to have only one place in the Champions League after next season after the failure of their clubs in European competition this term.
Kilmarnock goalkeeper Kelle Roos feels the Rugby Park side are in a positive moment as they look to move clear of relegation worries. Neil McCann's side are 11th in the Premiership table, three points behind Dundee and St Mirren, who both have a game in hand, as the split nears. "I feel like the performances have been – maybe not all put together just yet – but we are moving in a great direction," Roos said.

Danny Rohl has "total" belief Rangers can win the Scottish Premiership but has called on his players to back it up with "consistency".
UK Prime Minister Starmer has extended congratulations to Tarique Rahman on his premiership, as reported by The Daily Star.
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Defender Liam Gordon is encouraging Motherwell supporters to dream of Hampden glory this season, as the team currently sits fourth in the Scottish Premiership table.

Without a manager while languishing in eighth place in the Scottish Premiership, Aberdeen's season rests on their Scottish Cup last-16 tie with Motherwell.
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Linfield manager David Healy says his side will not give up their defence of the Irish Premiership without a fight after Tuesday's 4-1 win at Dungannon Swifts.
Highlights from the Irish Premiership match where Linfield secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Dungannon Swifts at Stangmore Park.
Aberdeen interim manager Peter Leven says his side need to take their chances if they are to take the next step in their Scottish Cup defence by knocking out Motherwell. The teams meet in their rescheduled fifth round tie at Pittodrie on Wednesday, just days after Motherwell won the Premiership encounter between the sides 2-0 at Fir Park. Leven said there were plenty of reasons for him to feel encouraged by his side's performance despite defeat but urged the team to be clinical to make the most of any opportunities.

Ex-New Zealand international and National Rugby League premiership winner Matt Utai has undergone surgery after being shot during an alleged drive-by attack outside his home in southwestern Sydney, Australian media reported Tuesday. Utai, a star of the Canterbury Bulldogs' NRL grand final victory in 2004, remains in a hospital and New South Wales state police are investigating, Australian Associated Press reported. “It’s a brazen ambush,” police superintendent Rodney Hart said.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Dan Bardell to discuss the fourth-round weekend and a big day in Scotland. On the podcast today: all hail Mansfield Town – their win at Turf Moor kept the magic of the cup alive this weekend, even if it’s impossible to be surprised by a Burnley defeat of any kind. Elsewhere, was this a great weekend for VAR? There were some questionable decisions, especially at Villa Park. Sunday was a pivotal day in the Scottish Premiership title race, with Celtic coming back from two goals down and Rangers coming from behind to beat Hearts at Ibrox. Plus: Igor Tudor to Spurs, Thomas Tuchel staying with England, a mudbath at Grimsby, a director of football going in goal and your questions answered. Chapters: 00:00 - Coming up... 01:27 - Burnley 1-2 Mansfield 09:26 - Villa 1-3 Newcastle 19:44 - Grimsby 0-1 Wolves 22:08 - Burton 0-1 West Ham 24:05 - Birmingham 1-1 Leeds 28:10 - Liverpool 3-0 Brighton 30:51 - Arsenal 4-0 Wigan 35:41 - Hull 0-4 Chelsea 36:37 - City 2-0 Salford 42:00 - Fitba round up 47:00 - Who or what is Igor Tudor? 54:10 - Why did Barry kill those chickens? Continue reading...
The Scottish football title race is being highlighted as one of the most exciting in Europe, with BBC Sport identifying the closest battles.

Liz Truss has blamed the end of her premiership on ‘the deep state’
Chermiti scored a hat-trick as Rangers fought back twice to defeat league leaders Hearts, setting up a thrilling end to the Scottish Premiership season.