What another excellent night for Scottish football in Europe. Celtic and Rangers both progressed into the group stages of the Europa League with wins over Sarajevo and Galatasaray. The Turkish giant’s deserved defeat at Ibrox could be monumental in securing Scotland a direct entry into next season’s Champions League.
The action doesn’t stop there with four games in the Scottish Premiership this evening. Although coronavirus may have other plans with one match in possible doubt due to SIX Kilmarnock players testing positive for Covid-19.
Scroll down and click through for all of Friday’s transfer gossip and news from around the SPFL. Be sure to check back in at the same time tomorrow for more of the same.
1. Killie game in doubt
Kilmarnock’s Scottish Premiership encounter with Motherwell is in doubt after SIX players tested positive for coronavirus. Three gave positive results on Wednesday with a further three announced on Thursday. The SPFL await further information from the Ayrshire and Arran Health Board’s Test and Protect team before deciding whether the match can go ahead. (The Scotsman) Photo: Sammy Turner - SNS Group
2. Rangers to strengthen
Rangers will likely look to strengthen in the final days of the transfer window after defeating Galatasaray to reach the group stages of the Europa League for the third season running. Success brings with it millions in additional revenue with Steven Gerrard previously admitting it depended on this result on what they can do in the transfer window. (The Scotsman) Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
3. Celtic could face Rodgers
Celtic could face a reunion with Brendan Rodgers after being placed in pot 1 for the Europa League group stage draw. A number of results went in their favour as they defeated Sarajevo to progress. It could see Neil Lennon’s men draw Leicester City. Rangers are in pot three and could face Arsenal or Spurs. (Various) Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
4. Rogic expected to leave
Celtic star Tom Rogic is set to depart the club before the transfer window deadline according to former Parkhead favourite Frank McAvennie. The Australian has yet to feature this season and was close to a move to Qatar earlier in the window. McAvennie said: “I heard he is leaving but what a wonderful player.” (Football Insider) Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group