Celtic vs Rangers: latest news

• Shankland Strikes Hearts Three Games from First Title Since 1960

  Lawrence Shankland's winning goal against Rangers puts Hearts three games away from their first top-flight title since 1960. The captain who once considered quitting football to become a delivery driver scored the decisive strike in a 2-1 victory that showcased Hearts' championship mentality.

  4 May 2026

• Rangers Face Tactical Crossroads as Title Dreams Hang at Tynecastle

  Rangers must win at fortress Tynecastle on Monday or watch their title dreams die. Danny Rohl faces a critical tactical decision after his 4-2-2-2 system was exposed by Motherwell, with Hearts holding all the cards in this unprecedented three-way Scottish Premiership race.

  3 May 2026

• Bellamy chooses Wales over Burnley as Championship reality bites for relegated Clarets

  Craig Bellamy will reject Burnley's approach to become their new manager, choosing to remain with Wales ahead of Euro 2028. The decision forces the relegated Clarets to reassess their managerial search, with Steven Gerrard emerging as the leading alternative.

  2 May 2026

• Ashley Young's 23-Year Journey Ends Where Premier League Dreams Begin

  Ashley Young will retire after Saturday's Championship promotion decider, ending a 23-year career that saw him win titles at Manchester United and Inter Milan. The 40-year-old's final match could determine whether Ipswich Town return to the Premier League, encapsulating football's brutal cycle where yesterday's Champions League stars become today's Championship substitutes.

  1 May 2026

• Celtic Demand Rangers Ban Union Bears from Old Firm Derby in Unprecedented Ticket Standoff

  Celtic have demanded Rangers ban their Union Bears ultras group from the May 10 Old Firm derby at Celtic Park, threatening to withhold all away tickets if Rangers refuse. The unprecedented ultimatum, stemming from pitch invasions in March, has forced the SPFL to intervene in a dispute that could fundamentally alter Scottish football's biggest rivalry.

  30 Apr 2026

• Scott Parker weighs Burnley exit after second Premier League relegation in three seasons

  Scott Parker faces a career-defining decision after Burnley's relegation to the Championship, his third Premier League relegation as a manager. With talks scheduled with chairman Alan Pace and both parties potentially seeking an amicable split, Burnley could be heading for their third managerial change in three years.

  28 Apr 2026

• Liverpool's £87m Yan Diomande transfer story unravels amid glaring factual errors

  A viral report claiming Liverpool are signing RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande for £87m contains multiple factual errors, including false claims about Mohamed Salah leaving and a fabricated Hugo Ekitike transfer. The story's glaring inaccuracies raise serious questions about modern transfer speculation and its impact on betting markets.

  28 Apr 2026

• Barisic Injury Ends Season and World Cup Dreams as Bosnia Face Defensive Crisis

  Rangers defender Borna Barisic will miss the rest of the season and Bosnia's World Cup qualifying campaign after suffering an injury requiring three months recovery. The timing deals a major blow to both club and country, with Rangers losing their first-choice left-back for the title run-in and Bosnia facing crucial qualifiers without their most experienced defender.

  24 Apr 2026

• Rangers Face January Transfer Crisis as Arsenal Target Fernandez While Bailey Rice Nears Exit

  Rangers face losing defender Emmanuel Fernandez to Arsenal and three other Premier League clubs while academy midfielder Bailey Rice attracts Ajax and Schalke interest with his contract expiring. The double blow could derail Rangers' season as they struggle to retain key players amid mounting financial pressure.

  21 Apr 2026

• Lennon fury as Dunfermline forced into fixture pile-up before Scottish Cup semi-final

  Neil Lennon has blasted the SPFL after Dunfermline were forced to play three matches in seven days before their Scottish Cup semi-final against Falkirk. The Championship side's giant-killing run faces its toughest test yet as they battle fixture congestion that their Premiership opponents have avoided.

  21 Apr 2026

• Falkirk Target St Mirren's Scott Tanser in Bold Premiership Squad Building Strategy

  Falkirk have made St Mirren's Scott Tanser their top summer target as the Championship leaders build a squad for potential Premiership football. The 31-year-old left-back's experience and free agent status make him an ideal signing for the ambitious Bairns.

  21 Apr 2026

• Nice Reject €8m Option as Tiago Gouveia's French Struggle Ends

  Nice have declined to activate their €8 million purchase option for Tiago Gouveia, ending a disappointing loan spell that saw the Portuguese winger manage just 558 minutes across 19 appearances. The 23-year-old returns to Benfica with his market value diminished and his future uncertain.

  20 Apr 2026

• Rangers captain Tavernier left in limbo as title race reaches crucial stage

  Rangers captain James Tavernier has revealed he hasn't been offered a new contract despite 11 years at the club and 13 goals this season. With just five games left in a thrilling three-way title race, the 34-year-old's admission that he doesn't know if he'll be at Ibrox next season creates a massive distraction at the worst possible time.

  20 Apr 2026

• O'Neill and Lennon Must Choose Between Friendship and Glory in Scottish Cup Final

  Martin O'Neill and Neil Lennon, whose partnership transformed Scottish football over three decades, will face each other as opposing managers for the first time in May's Scottish Cup final. With O'Neill potentially managing his last match, the master and protégé must choose between friendship and glory at Hampden Park.

  20 Apr 2026

• St Mirren Keeper Ryan Mullen Faces Vicious Online Abuse After Cup Semi-Final Error While Playing Injured

  St Mirren goalkeeper Ryan Mullen faced 'disgusting' online abuse from his own fans after an early error in their 6-2 Scottish Cup semi-final defeat to Celtic, despite playing through injury. The backup keeper's treatment highlights football's toxic social media culture, with teammates Alex Gogic and Tony Watt condemning supporters who attacked a player forced to play injured in a high-pressure match.

  20 Apr 2026

• Gheorghe Hagi Returns as Romania Manager After Lucescu's Death

  Gheorghe Hagi has been appointed Romania's new national team manager following the death of his former mentor Mircea Lucescu. The legendary playmaker returns to the role with Romania struggling in Euro 2024 qualifying, bringing an attacking philosophy that could transform both the team's style and their betting market appeal.

  20 Apr 2026

• Milos Ivanovic Faces Benfica Exit After World Cup Omission Confirms Career Crisis

  Croatian midfielder Milos Ivanovic faces a January exit from Benfica after losing his World Cup place following a dramatic loss of form. The 26-year-old has started just three matches this season, prompting Croatia coach Zlatko Dalić to omit him from the national team squad.

  20 Apr 2026

• Dundee United Build A-League Pipeline as Rawlins Becomes Third Australian Signing

  Dundee United have secured their third pre-contract signing from Australia's A-League, with Melbourne Victory defender Joshua Rawlins agreeing a summer move. The 21-year-old right-back's arrival signals United's innovative recruitment strategy targeting the Australian market as they prepare for their Scottish Premiership return.

  20 Apr 2026

• Hull Chairman Acun Ilicali Publicly Mocks John Lundstram After Player's Heartfelt Apology

  Hull City chairman Acun Ilicali publicly criticised John Lundstram's grammar and priorities after the midfielder apologised for his red card in a crucial 2-1 defeat to Sheffield United. The extraordinary social media exchange has exposed deep tensions at Hull with just four games remaining in their Championship playoff push.

  20 Apr 2026

• Nike's World Cup kit defect hits Brazil, England and France as shoulder seams bulge on £90 shirts

  Nike's World Cup 2026 kits have a manufacturing defect causing shoulder seams to bulge, affecting tournament favourites Brazil, England and France. The sportswear giant admits the "aesthetic is not where it needs to be" with just months until the tournament begins.

  19 Apr 2026