Rangers face Serie A interest, Celtic defender linked with Russian move, Ibrox winger earns French superstar comparison, McGhee reveals Strachan input: Scottish Football transfer news
A wonderful result in the Westenfalenstadion as Rangers stunned Borussia Dortmund with a 4-2 win was followed by some contemplation at Celtic Park as Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt left Glasgow with a 3-1 win.
Predictably, given the impressive nature of both the result and performance in Germany, Giovanni an Bronckhorst’s Scottish champions are making all the headlines this morning.
Progress against the Europa League favourites is now a real possibility although there is still a second leg at Ibrox to go, the potential return of the world’s most coveted young striker and the abolition of the away goals rule.
Still, that is not enough to dampen the enthusiasm of the blue side of Glasgow this morning and the admiring glances towards the players and result have extended with one transfer link to a current player within the Ibrox ranks.
Across Glasgow last night, league leaders Celtic disappointed as much as Bodo/Glimt impressed on their first competitive outing in two months. If Rangers are cautiously confodent then so too will Kjetil Knutsen be, carrying a two-goal advantage back to the Arctic Circle in the Conference League.
It wasn’t all about the action on the park yesterday though as Mark McGhee made his return to Scottish football – and watched Dundee’s weekend opponents Celtic from the stand last night. He will return there on Sunday and begin his Dundee boss role serving a ban carried over from his Motherwell stint.
Dundee moved quickly but Aberdeen are still seeking a news boss and there could be developments at Pittodrie soon.
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Still, that is not enough to dampen the enthusiasm of the blue side of Glasgow this morning and the admiring glances towards the players and result have extended with one transfer link to a current player within the Ibrox ranks.
5. Tweet delete
Aberdeen striker Christian Ramirez was forced to delete a tweet admitting his admiration for Rangers’ performance in Germany. After commenting at 3-1 ‘what a game’ he later cleared his message and re-posted “"Deleted, jeez I didn't know I wasn't allowed to watch." (Scottish Sun) Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
6. Woodburn talks
Ben Woodburn is considering a future at Hearts with his Liverpool contract winding down. (Evening News) Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
7. Motherwell lift
Aberdeen interim boss Barry Robson has urged his players not to dwell on their past slip-ups at Motherwell. Defeat at Fir Park last weekend eliminated the Dons from the Scottish Cup and proved to be Stephen Glass’ last match in charge. Robson takes his side back this weekend. (Press and Journal) Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
8. Naive vs Norwegians
Celtic captain Callum McGregor branded his team ‘naive’ in conceding a third goal shortly after reducing the deficit against the Norwegian champions. He said: “If the game finishes 2-1 we would have a real good chance. But that’s the sort of naivety we have at this level in terms of this being a new group. We’ve got to learn from that.” (Daily Record) Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group