Current Scottish football news, featuring updates on Hearts, Rangers, and Celtic, Premiership rivals
After defeating Kilmarnock 1-0, Hearts’ winning run now stands at four games, while Hibs have now won three straight games. It was another victorious weekend for the Capital Clubs.
In Rugby Park, the Jambos prevailed thanks to a deflected Lawrence Shankland kick, while Dylan Vente gave the Hibees a 1-0 lead over Aberdeen by scoring his first goal of the season. After the break, Will Fish headed Hibs’ second goal to give Nick Montgomery three more points.
Now sitting in third place, Steven Naismith’s team and Montgomery’s team are getting ready for a busy week that includes games against the Rangers and Celtics, respectively. Here is the most recent information from the Scottish Premiership ahead of the matches in Glasgow.
Brendan Rodgers, the manager of Celtic, has stated that he is not considering acquiring a goalkeeper “for now” in response to reports that he wants to challenge 36-year-old Joe Hart in January (Daily Record).
The Northern Irishman has been talking a lot about his transfer ambitions in the last few weeks, stating that more skill up top is needed, but adding to the group of possibilities for the gloves is not necessary.
Harts appeared to be at fault for St Johnstone’s goal scored by Daillang Jaiyesimi in the 40th minute, but Rodgers responded, “It’s not one for now,” when asked whether he planned to search for a new goalkeeper. I aim to make the squad better during my tenure here, especially in the upcoming windows.
Hearts give Rangers a lift
Midfielder Nicolas Raskin’s recovery from an injury is not progressing well, according to Rangers manager Philippe Clement, who disclosed this information last week (Football Scotland).
Raskin, who was substituted off during the Gers’ October encounter with Hearts, will not play in the road game due to persistent problems.
Manager Clement feels that as his recuperation is not progressing as expected, his compatriot will require additional testing to address the issue.
“Ryan “Jack won’t be as long,” Clement remarked. “Next week, Nico will have a second evaluation because his recovery is not progressing as planned. While I am not happy about this, it is what it is.We must come up with answers.
Prior to Brendan Rodgers agreeing to rejoin the Scottish champions, Rangers manager Philippe Clement was highly regarded as a top contender to succeed Ange Postecoglou as Celtic manager (Daily Record).
According to reports, Clement’s name was near the top of a small but select group of prospective replacements for the departing Australian. The Belgian was still receiving a tax-free salary from Monaco at the time, which could have caused issues during negotiations even if there was already considerable conjecture about his long-term employment prospects in the Principality.
Besides, the entire process was halted for however long it needed to convince Dermot Desmond to shorten his intended one-year sabbatical after Brendan Rodgers took his call.
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