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Alistair Johnston pulls up again as Celtic edge Hibernian 2-1 at Easter Road

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says right-back Alistair Johnston felt something again after his 21-minute substitute return was cut short in the 2-1 Scottish Premiership win at Hibernian, while centre-back Cameron Carter-Vickers came through the final minutes after missing since mid-September.

Rangers beat St Johnstone 4-0 at Ibrox to move within a point of Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic, while Dundee United won a five-goal thriller against Aberdeen. Falkirk and St Mirren also claimed victories.

Duncan Ferguson appointed Glentoran manager on multi-year deal

Former Everton and Rangers striker Duncan Ferguson has been named manager of Irish Premiership club Glentoran on a multi-year contract, succeeding Declan Devine and tasked with ending the club’s 17-year league title drought.

Lyall Cameron's 79th-minute strike earned Dundee United a 1-1 draw at St Johnstone after Josh Fowler's sixth goal of the Premiership campaign had put the hosts ahead.

Hibernian have banned the Block Seven ultra group from three matches following disorder at Tannadice, with the club's investigation ongoing and police charging 10 more people.

Hibs Ban Block Seven Ultras From Three Matches After Tannadice Disorder

Hibernian have banned their Block Seven supporter group from the club's next three fixtures following clashes between visiting fans, police and stewards at Saturday's Scottish Premiership defeat away to Dundee United. The sanction, agreed with the SPFL, comes as Police Scotland confirmed 10 more people have been charged over disorder at Hibs' away match at St Johnstone last month.

A reader's question about Oli McBurnie's goal-drought wish sparks a trawl through football history for genuine backside goals, from Dean Coney's Norwich winner to Souleymane Oularé's playoff heroics for Stoke and William Saliba's rump finish against Manchester United.

Boyd tells Celtic's Hogh: 'Don't be afraid to miss' as Premiership gossip lands

Kris Boyd has told Celtic record signing Kasper Hogh to 'not be afraid to miss' after a slow start, while Charlie Adam urged Rangers boss Derek McInnes to use his squad. Benfica's Marco Silva hinted at rotations for the Europa League clash with Celtic, Aberdeen's Daniel Klein detailed his move and Brad Lyons backed the team, Jim Goodwin praised Bert Esselink, and Basarab Panduru backed Dinamo Bucharest winger Danny Armstrong for Romania.

Rangers will only sign in January if Derek McInnes demands it, Martin O'Neill insists the Ibrox side hold a title-race edge without European football, and Hibs' stand-in captain voices 'big frustration' after a losing start under Marink Reedijk.

Celtic Calm the Noise With Motherwell Masterclass as Jota Return Raises Revival Hopes

The latest Scottish Football Podcast hails Celtic's dominant post-international-break win over Motherwell, weighs whether Jota's return can spark another attacking surge, tracks Rangers' momentum under Derek McInnes and Ryan Naderi's hot streak, and runs the rule over the rest of the Premiership table.

Robinson vows to end Aberdeen's goal drought after 'depressing' defeat by St Johnstone

Aberdeen failed to score for the fifth time in eight league games this season as they slumped to a home defeat by newly promoted St Johnstone despite 22 shots and 65% possession. Aberdeen legend Willie Miller branded the display "depressing", while manager Stephen Robinson admitted "outwith Kevin Nisbet, we're not scoring enough goals".

Sportscene rounds up six Scottish Premiership ties in 2026/27 highlights show

BBC iPlayer’s 11 October Sportscene episode features highlights from Aberdeen v St Johnstone, Motherwell v Celtic and four other Scottish Premiership matches, with a separate programme entry for Rangers v Kilmarnock.

Daniel Bennie’s first-half strike sinks Hibernian on Reedijk’s debut

Dundee United beat Hibernian 1-0 at Tannadice, handing new Hibs manager Marink Reedijk defeat in his first match in charge. Daniel Bennie scored the winner before Jacob Devaney was sent off late on.

Marink Reedijk endured a disappointing first game as Hibernian manager as a first-half goal from QPR loanee Daniel Bennie earned Dundee United a 1-0 win at Tannadice, with Jacob Devaney sent off as Hibs finished the match with 10 men.

Seven-hour talks convinced Marink Reedijk to take the Hibs job

Marink Reedijk says an intense, seven-hour meeting with Hibernian’s board in London persuaded him Easter Road was the right place for his first Scottish Premiership managerial role. After two weeks settling in, the new Hibs boss is preparing to lead the side against Dundee United and wants both results and a stronger club identity.

Scottish Premiership Returns: Celtic Out to Halt Three-Game Slide as Marink Reedijk Takes Charge of Hibs

The Scottish Premiership roars back into action this weekend after an extended international break, with Rangers chasing a seventh straight win, Celtic desperate to stop a three-game losing run, and new Hibs boss Marink Reedijk taking charge of a match for the first time. All 12 top-flight clubs are back in action, headlined by a packed Saturday and a Celtic trip to Motherwell on Sunday.

Real Madrid track Scott McTominay as Scottish transfer picture shifts

Real Madrid are reportedly monitoring Scott McTominay’s contract situation at Napoli, while Manchester United are unlikely to pursue a reunion. Elsewhere, Danny Armstrong is close to extending his Dinamo Bucharest deal, Celtic are not planning a move for Marcelo Saracchi, and Rangers could sign Casper Widell for under £2m in January.

A round-up of footballers whose goals went in off their backsides, from Dean Coney's only Norwich strike in 1989 to William Saliba's effort for Arsenal in 2024-25, via Souleymane Oularé's Stoke playoff winner.

Transfer Deadline Day 2026: Enzo Fernandez Seals £125m Manchester City Move as Window Shuts

The 2026 transfer deadline passed with a rush of confirmed deals across the Premier League, English Football League, Scottish Premiership, Women's Super League and major international leagues. Manchester City headlined the day by landing Enzo Fernandez for £125m and Iliman Ndiaye for £65m, while Chelsea, Tottenham, Newcastle and Aston Villa all reshaped their squads before the window closed.

A BBC survey of all 42 SPFL clubs reveals visiting supporters face bills of up to £34 at Ibrox and £30 at Tannadice this weekend, prompting supporters to call for a £20-£25 cap on away prices. Scotland's top flight is the best attended in Europe per head of population, and while the English Premier League's £30 cap has lifted away attendances from 82% to 91% since 2016, no similar limit is on the SPFL's agenda — clubs are heavily reliant on matchday income and crowds keep rising.