The positives results are pushing Scotland up the coefficients and further good nights should see the country gain an automatic spot in next seasons’s Champions League. Attention now turns to this weekend with plenty of league action, plus the Scottish Cup semi finals from earlier in the year.
Hampden Park is set to be an eerie venue for the games between Hearts and Hibs and Celtic and Aberdeen with a place in December’s final at stake.
Scroll down and click through for all the latest news and transfer gossip from around the SPFL and be sure to check in again tomorrow for more of the same.
1. Bain could earn the Celtic No.1 jersey
Neil Lennon has revealed Scott Bain has the chance to become Celtic’s No.1 after a starring display in the 2-2 draw with Lillie. Lennon said: “Scott was always in and around it anyway. He’s trained well and the time between coming back in June. I think there has been a real sea change in his attitude to his work.” (Scottish Sun) Photo: SNS Group Craig Foy
2. New deal in pipeline for Cochrane
Harry Cochrane could be offered a new deal by Hearts before being sent on loan to gain further experience. The midfielder has been a bit-part player this campaign with plenty of options in midfield for Robbie Neilson but he is seen to have a bright future at the club. (Scottish Sun) Photo: Bill Murray - SNS Group
3. No drama at United
Dundee United boss Micky Mellon has said he is not worried about the situation at the club. Staff and players have been asked to take wage cuts due to the coronavirus and Mellon said there are no big dramas around it. (Various) Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
4. Scotland heading for two CL spots
The winners of the Scottish Premiership could be set for automatic qualification to the Champions League. Rangers’ win over Lech Poznan and Celtic draw with Lille has seen Scotland move above Ukraine in the coefficients into 11th place which almost certainly will guarantee automatic qualification to the groups tages of Europe’s premier tournament. (ESPN/Dale Johnson) Photo: SNS Group Craig Williamson