The weather and coronavirus could well impact games but across the four divisions and beyond there are huge fixtures with much attention on Celtic and their home clash with St Johnstone. Fences have already been erected outside Parkhead following ugly scenes last week. Another poor result will only intensify the pressure on Neil Lennon.
This afternoon there is a big Fife derby in the Championship,Motherwell could put themselves within two points of Hibs with a win at Fir Park, while it will be intriguing to see how Dundee United cope with Livingston following Covid-19 hit the club.
Scroll down and click through for Saturday’s Scottish football news and transfer talk.
1. Considine targets second
Aberdeen ace Andrew Considine has targeted a second-place finish and Champions League spot. The defender reckons the Dons have the quality to finish above Celtic and that they are a match for anyone. (Various) Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
2. Forster should be Celtic's priority
Michael Stewart reckons Celtic need to strengthen three areas in January. The former Hearts and Hibs midfielder has pinpointed goalkeeper, right-back and a winger as the areas which need some TLC. The pundit reckons former goalkeeper Fraser Forster should be the priority. (Scottish Sun) Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
3. King makes Ashley jail claim
Dave King has revealed Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley wanted him jailed in 2015 as they battled for control of Rangers. The former Ibrox chairman faced a contempt of court action in London which would have left King in jail over Christmas. (Various) Photo: SNS Group Alan Harvey
4. 'Inevitable' Rangers will sell assets
Dave King reckons it is “inevitable” Rangers start selling key players to balance the books. The club invested in the playing squad to catch up with Celtic generating losses but the former chairman believes the Ibrox side are packed with assets to trade, valuing the squad at around £200m. (STV Sport) Photo: SNS Group Craig Foy