Rangers manager Philippe Clement believes a penalty should have been awarded in the League Cup final against Celtic, claiming a VAR error cost his team the match, which Celtic won on penalties after a 3-3 draw. Clement criticized the lack of communication from VAR, highlighting the incident as a crucial turning point. Despite the controversial loss, he praised his players’ performance.
Hearts suffered a 1-0 defeat against ten-man Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership, remaining at the bottom of the table. Kilmarnock’s Bruce Anderson scored from a penalty after Robbie Deas’s red card. Hearts had chances but ultimately failed to capitalize, highlighting their struggles. The match was marked by VAR interventions and notable goalkeeping performances.
Celtic cemented their position at the top of the Scottish Premiership, defeating Hibernian 3-0 at Celtic Park. Missed opportunities for Hibs and a strong second-half performance from Celtic secured a comfortable win, extending their lead over Aberdeen.
Kilmarnock striker Bruce Anderson and former Celtic midfielder Scott Allan, both living with type 1 diabetes, discuss their inspiring journeys in football and how the condition hasn’t stopped them from achieving their dreams. Their story highlights the importance of support, perseverance, and managing the condition effectively to thrive in any field.
Celtic returned to the top of the Scottish Premiership table with a hard-fought 2-0 win against Kilmarnock at Rugby Park. Callum McGregor’s curling cross and Nicolas Kuhn’s powerful strike secured the victory for the Hoops, who now lead Aberdeen on goal difference.
Get ready for a thrilling weekend of Scottish Premiership action! The title race intensifies, while relegation battles heat up as teams fight for crucial points. We preview all the key matchups, including Celtic’s visit to Kilmarnock, Rangers’ clash with Hearts, and Aberdeen’s bid to extend their unbeaten run.
Celtic delivered a dominant performance, crushing Aberdeen 5-0 to secure their place in the Scottish League Cup final. The victory ended Aberdeen’s impressive unbeaten start to the season, with goals from Carter-Vickers, Kyogo, Maeda (x3), and Kuhn sealing the emphatic win. The match was delayed due to pre-match flares and fireworks, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter.
Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland and captain James Tavernier have been nominated alongside Celtic’s Matt O’Riley and Lawrence Shankland of Hearts for the PFA Scotland Scottish Premiership Player of the Year award. Butland has impressed since joining from Crystal Palace, while Tavernier is Rangers’ top scorer. O’Riley has provided a creative spark for Celtic, while Shankland has been prolific for Hearts.
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has urged his team to secure the league title and Scottish Cup triumph before goalkeeper Joe Hart retires at the end of the season. Hart, a 37-year-old former England international, has announced his retirement, with just six games remaining of his professional career.
