Scottish Premiership News
The latest news, analysis and transfer updates from the Scottish Premiership.
MatchdayDerek McInnes's Guilt Can't Hide Why He Really Left Hearts for Rangers
Derek McInnes admits he feels 'guilt' and expects a hostile reception on his first return to Tynecastle since leaving Hearts for Rangers, a fixture with real title-race stakes as Celtic lead, Rangers sit four points back and Hearts trail by eight.
Off The PitchCeltic Fans Turn Golf Course Into Protest Stage Against Dermot Desmond
Celtic supporters threw tennis balls printed with a defaced image of principal shareholder Dermot Desmond during a St Andrews golf pro-am, forcing security to escort him away. The premeditated protest lands even as Celtic sit top of the Premiership, exposing a widening trust gap between boardroom and support.
MatchdayRangers' Derby Double Leaves Celtic's Title Lead Hanging by a Thread
Rangers completed a rare Old Firm derby double over Celtic, winning 3-0 in the League Cup and 1-0 in the league within eight days, a feat matched only by Graeme Souness among Rangers managers, plunging Martin O'Neill's title-leading side into crisis.
MatchdayRangers' Talk of Unity Faces Its First Real Examination at Ibrox
Derek McInnes says a genuine bond is forming at Rangers after four straight wins, but a two-legged Old Firm collision against a Celtic side unsettled by goalkeeper uncertainty and a police warning will decide whether his optimism holds up.
The Treatment RoomRangers Captain Shankland Faces Up To Four Months Out As Injury Reports Diverge
Rangers captain Lawrence Shankland could be out for up to four months and may need surgery on a torn hamstring, according to Derek McInnes, a starker outlook than the three-month figure first reported in gossip columns. We break down the conflicting reports and round up the rest of Tuesday's Scottish football gossip.
Off The PitchRangers' 300-Ticket Offer Turns Old Firm Derby Into a Flashpoint Over Fan Punishment
Rangers have offered Celtic just 300 tickets for their League Cup quarter-final at Ibrox, down from roughly 8,000 away fans at March's disorder-hit Scottish Cup tie. Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says the club should reject the allocation outright, calling it a betrayal of one of football's great fixtures.
Scottish Football's Great Absorption Swallows Hearts' Title Challenge
Derek McInnes, the manager who took Hearts within a whisker of the Scottish Premiership title, has now joined Rangers, and with Hearts, Motherwell and Aberdeen all rebuilding, nobody looks ready to repeat that challenge in 2026-27.
The Treatment RoomMbappe Started Against Spain After Ankle Knock, but France Lost 2-0
Kylian Mbappe started France's semi-final against Spain after describing his quarter-final ankle problem as a knock. France lost 2-0 and Mbappe did not add to his eight tournament goals.
Olise Avoided Suspension as France Beat Morocco Without Saibari
Michael Olise’s yellow card remained in place before France faced Morocco, while Ismael Saibari was ruled out. France won 2-0 and Olise avoided suspension.
The Rumour MillCeltic Signed Camilo Durán as Chermiti Stayed in Rangers' Plans
Celtic confirmed Camilo Durán's five-year deal. Rangers continued to use Youssef Chermiti in pre-season as reports said Lyon had not followed up at the quoted valuation.
The Rumour MillRangers-Dragojević Move Remains Unconfirmed Despite Reports
Reports linking Rangers with Partizan captain Vanja Dragojević progressed from a claimed rejected bid to claims of an imminent move, but no cited club source confirms completion.
World Cup 2026Nike'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.