Football: Scottish Premiership

Kyogo Furuhashi is a fan favourite amongst the Hoops support. But one SPFL manager was shocked to hear that there's some Celtic fans who want him OUT of the club. The Japanese striker has struggled to hit the same numbers this season following his previous two impressive campaigns for Celtic. He hasn't looked his best under Brendan Rodgers and has…

Celtic host old foes Rangers at Parkhead in Glasgow on December 30 in the biggest game the Scottish Premiership has to offer - and one that could have a huge say on the title race. Brendan Rodgers' defending champions have a five-point lead ahead of second-place Rangers, but the latter have two league games in hand. Philippe Clement's side have…

Rangers manager Michael Beale insists SPFL schedulers should be doing more to help Premiership clubs after Kemar Roofe and Ridvan Yilmaz were added to the club's growing injury list. (Daily Record) Michael Beale revealed live on-air that he wasn't happy with Kemar Roofe, after the Rangers striker picked up another knock, saying he should've asked…

Round-up of today's games in the Viaplay Cup... Group A Stenhousemuir upset the odds with a 1-0 victory over St Johnstone at Ochilview while Ayr United earned the shoot-out bonus point after a 1-1 draw at Stirling Albion. Group B SPFL newcomers The Spartans shocked Dundee United 1-0 at Ainslie Park with an early Blair Henderson goal while Partick…

It was far from the perfect start to the Scottish Premiership campaign for Rangers last weekend with defeat to Kilmarnock. But Michael Beale will be looking to prove that the slip up at Rugby Park was nothing more than a false start for his revamped side when Livingston arrive at Ibrox. The Light Blues will look to get off the mark in the league…

MICHAEL BEALE is making the final changes to his Rangers squad and he'll make his final tweaks to his team before next weekend's SPFL kick-off. The Gers are back in Germany - scene of their remote pre-seasontraining camp - to round off their preparations with a match against Hoffenheim. The PreZero Arena will play host to the clash with Pellegrino…

Scottish football away days are becoming less and less frequent due to a limited number of tickets being made available If you're a fan who follows your club all over the country, getting your hands on an away ticket these days must be like winning the lottery. For various reasons, more and more top-flight clubs are deciding to cut allocations for…

REMEMBER when Chris Sutton was barred from performing his BT Sport duties at Ibrox over safety concerns? That was one, high-profile figure. A man who would have been surrounded by colleagues, in an enclosed part of the stadium, and whose profile means that any jeopardising of his safety would be glaringly obvious to any of the police and security…

Boss Stephen Robinson vowed to "keep building" at St Mirren after agreeing a new deal until the summer of 2026. Assistant manager Diarmuid O'Carroll has also agreed a new contract that keeps him in Paisley for the same period. Robinson, who took over in February, 2022, led the Buddies to their most successful top-flight campaign since 1985 as well…

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes has told his players they will be a success story for the second year running if they avoid the drop as he prepares for a major relegation battle at Tannadice. Killie sit 10th in the cinch Premiership and there are multiple connotations ahead of their clash with bottom club Dundee United on Wednesday night. The…

The curtain is yet to come down on the 2022/23 Scottish football season but fixture news has already arrived for the next campaign. The Scottish Cup Final between Celtic and Inverness will be a clash between top-flight Celtic and Championship underdogs Inverness, with Ange Postecoglou's side able to secure back-to-back titles with a win this…

Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell has conveyed the belief that this current Ange Postecoglou Celfic side are as good as we've seen in many a year. Ahead of facing the Scottish Premiership Champions at Celtic Park on Saturday afternoon in Glasgow, the former Ross County boss was full of praise for the Champions-elect this year, despite his desire…

This weekend sees the final round of Scottish Premiership fixtures before the split, with St Mirren, Hibernian and Livingston competing for the final two top-six places. The Buddies will secure their highest finish if they avoid defeat at home against a Kilmarnock side who are yet to win a league match away from Rugby Park this season. Hibs ended a…

Callum McGregor has called upon Celtic and Rangers club chiefs to overturn the away fan ban ahead of Saturday's crunch clash. Michael Beale's men are nine points behind Celtic with just eight games left in the season, knowing a defeat will all-but but kill any hopes of sparking a late title charge against the odds, and their quest for the Scottish…

Dundee United are seeking an urgent meeting with Scottish Premiership clubs, the Scottish FA and referees' representatives to discuss VAR. United are angry with the penalty award against them in Saturday's 1-1 draw at home to St Mirren. The club has already contacted Crawford Allan, the SFA's head of referee's operations, asking for an…

Celtic fans were forced to wait to get their hands on a new limited edition shirt today but for many it was worth. The Parkhead side will release a new shirt later this month to coincide with its 135th anniversary. Supporters attempting to pre-order the'origins' kit were put in a queue as thousands descended on the club website to spend their hard…

Chuffed Ange Postecoglou applauded supporters as he was serenaded in the wake of his 100th match in charge after the 3-1 win against Hearts. And the Green Brigade displayed a banner which riffed on the misfired prediction the Australian wouldn't see out his first six months in charge in Glasgow's east end. The Ultras told their wildly popular boss…

Pele is back in hospital but his daughter has played down worrying reports surrounding the Brazilian football great. The former forward is regarded by some as the greatest to have ever graced the pitch. He had a tumour removed from his colon in September 2021 and has since been in and out of hospital for regular treatment. ESPN Brazil have reported…

It's a shame the bookies aren't offering odds on "you're getting sacked in the morning" ringing round Easter Road today as that looks like a dead cert. Aberdeen have made it crystal clear Jim Goodwin needs a victory to save himself from the axe after the embarrassing Scottish Cup exit to minnows Darvel. And if the Dons end up winning then Lee…

RANGERS have been forced into a U-turn over their claim Dundee United used the new club argument in the Charlie Telfer tribunal. United were forced to pay the Ibrox outfit £204000 for the promising youngster by a panel today. Rangers had earlier put up a statement on their website that the Premiership outfit had failed to convince the panel they…

The Daily Record is over the moon to support Shelter Scotland's #NoHomeKit campaign over the next weeks as housing and homelessness continues to present itself as a huge problem in the United Kingdom. Football fans across Scotland will become aware of a seismic change over this week's fixture, with no clubs in the SPFL - the top four divisions of…

Mats Enquist is the first to admit he's not an expert on the Tartan numbers game currently being furiously fought over as Scottish football engages in its latest internal TV squabble. But the Swedish league chief can speak with confidence about the figures his nation is dealing with after throwing their lot in with the broadcasters - and they're…

LIAM Caddis admits he lost his passion for football last year - but he is determined to make the most of the opportunity to resurrect his SPFL career at Forthbank. The former St Johnstone midfielder was one of new five players brought in by Binos boss Dave Mackay ahead of last weekend's game against Clyde and Caddis impressed at right-back in place…

Hibernian chief executive Ben Kensell says the club's search for a new manager is coming to a "conclusion". Interim boss David Gray will take charge of Tuesday's Scottish Premiership clash with Dundee which is just five days before the League Cup final against Celtic. Hibs have been linked with a host of candidates since Jack Ross was sacked last…

Ross Wilson has revealed Rangers rejected offers for out-of-contract duo Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos. The Ibrox sporting director came under-fire during a fiery AGM at the SEC Armadillo this morning, with shareholders scathing in their criticism of the club's recruitment record. Gers splashed more than £15million on signings this summer, but new…

Ross Wilson's recruitment record came under fire at Rangers' AGM. Ibrox chiefs were in attendance at the Armadillo in Glasgow this morning, as shareholders took advantage to grill the board. A host of contentious issues were raised during the Q&A section, but Gers sporting director Wilson was the target of extreme criticism from one fan. Wilson was…

Stephen Robinson has addressed speculation linking him with the vacant Luton Town post. The Northern Irishman has started this season with St Mirren well and, despite, some recent hiccups, had sat third in the Premiership table early doors. The Buddies have six wins from 14 matches this term so far and have the distinction of being the only team to…

Celtic have been installed as early favourites to defend their Premiership crown next season - but there's next to nothing in it. After securing the title last night, Ange Postecoglou will already be thinking ahead to next season. The bookies are too and have wasted no time in pricing up the odds for potential champions. Realistically it's going to…

Hibs are unbeaten in ten league games at Easter Road, stretching back to February. Picture: Ross Parker / SNS Who: Hibernian v Motherwell What: cinch Scottish Premiership Where: Easter Road, Edinburgh When: Saturday, October 8. Kick-off 3pm. Referee: Grant Irvine Tickets (prices from £24 for adults) are available online and at the gate. The SPFL no…

What: cinch Scottish Premiership Where: Rugby Park, Kilmarnock When: Sunday, October 9. Kick-off 3pm. Referee: Matthew MacDermid Fans inside the UK and Ireland can watch the match live through Kilmarnock's pay-per-view service. The game is available for £12.99 from the Killie website. Supporters based internationally can watch through their Hearts…

Rangers are the "black sheep" of the Scottish Premiership after they were bypassed by the league and their rivals on the new broadcast deal, says Chris Jack. Despite the Gers refusing to put their support behind the £150million agreement with Sky Sports, with Stewart Robertson arguing that Scottish football was being undersold, they were bypassed…

Over the years, Celtic have been guilty of letting too many players run into the final 12 months of their contracts and therefore missing out on peak transfer value for key stars. The likes of Ryan Christie, Odsonne Edouard and Kristoffer Ajer all left for cut-price fees last season after refusing to pen fresh deals, making it clear they viewed…

Celtic are bidding for a seventh league win from as many matches when they make the short trip to the SMiSA Stadium to take on St Mirren for a lunchtime kick-off on Sunday. The Scottish champions are seeking to maintain their perfect start to the Premiership season after an emphatic start to their title defence. Celtic now switch their attention…

Rangers face Dundee United on Scottish Premiership duty at Ibrox this afternoon with both sides desperately searching for a much-needed confidence booster. The hosts have lost each of their last three matches by an aggregate score of 11-0, while the Tangerines head to Glasgow without a victory in the top-flight this season. The visitors sacked…