Former Rangers star faces axe, Hearts ace takes 50 per cent cut and pledges long-term future, ex-Celtic star calls for Rangers to back rivals for title - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

Monday’s Scottish football news and gossip

‘Celtic will be champs, Hearts will be relegated’

Former Scottish Premier League chief executive Roger Mitchell does not believe the domestic leagues in Scotland will be able to conclude their seasons and, as a result, he expects Celtic to be crowned top-flight champions and Hearts to be relegated. (The Scotsman)

Rangers ‘should back Celtic title win’

Former Rangers centre-back David Bates. Picture: SNSFormer Rangers centre-back David Bates. Picture: SNS
Former Rangers centre-back David Bates. Picture: SNS

John Hartson believes Rangers would get enormous credit if they publicly backed their rivals Celtic to be champions of the Ladbrokes Premiership if the 2019/20 season is permanently cancelled. (Scottish Sun)

Naismith takes cut, pledges future

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Hearts captain Steven Naismith has decided to accept a 50 per cent pay cut to help the club survive during the coronavirus crisis, while committing to play for the club “whatever division they are in next season”. (Evening News)

Dykes considering international future

Lyndon Dykes has spoken with both Scotland boss Steve Clarke and Australian head coach Graham Arnold as he gets ready to make a decision on which country he’ll pledge his international career to. (Scottish Sun)

Bates faces Hamburg axe

Former Rangers defender David Bates faces the axe from Hamburg after two years in Germany. The centre-back was sent on loan to Sheffield Wednesday at the start of the season but has featured just once for the Owls. (Scottish Sun)

Murray criticises Kamberi

Former Hibs captain Ian Murray believes Easter Road loanee Florian Kamberi isn’t of the required standard to earn a permanent deal at Rangers. (Evening News)

Comments

 0 comments

Want to join the conversation? Please or to comment on this article.