Scotland were due to play a huge World Cup play-off with Ukraine for the chance to play the winners of Austria and Wales which, in turn, would see the winners go to the World Cup in Qatar later this year.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has meant Scotland will now play two friendlies, one against Poland with the other against the losers of Austria v Wales.
The friendly action could give Steve Clarke the chance to experiment with players called up for the first time or who are yet to make their debut for their country, including Aaron Hickey, Zander Clark, Craig Halkett and Ross Stewart.
On the domestic front, there are teams looking to put pieces in place early for the summer transfer window.
Scroll down and click through for all the latest news and transfer speculation from around the SPFL and Scottish football.
5. Celtic fans set for Ibrox game
Celtic will have up to 700 tickets for the upcoming Premiership Old Firm clash at Ibrox. Neither of the league games between the sides this campaign have had a visiting support. Rangers chief Stewart Robertson recently issued his expectation they fans would return. (Rangers Review) Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
6. Barkas' desire to leave Celtic
Vasilis Barkas is keen to leave Celtic in the summer. The Greek has slipped to third choice under Ange Postecoglou after the arrival of Joe Hart with Scott Bain back-up. Barkas struggled last season following a big-money move from AEK Athens. He failed to leave in January. (Onlarissa) Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
7. Rogic pulls out of World Cup qualifiers
Tom Rogic has pulled out of Australia’s upcoming World Cup qualifying double header with Japan and Saudi Arabia after picking up an injury in the win over Ross County. Rogic’s focus will now be on getting fit for the Old Firm clash. (Various) Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
8. Rangers fans' protest 'annoying'
Rangers legend Barry Ferguson has described the fans’ protest at Dundee where tennis balls were chucked onto the pitch as “annoying” as he defended Allan McGregor’s frustrated reaction. Ferguson said: “Sing, demonstrate, hold banners up, but when the tennis balls and toilet rolls start coming on it is annoying.” (Go Radio) Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group