Prior to that came the news St Mirren’s clash with Hamilton Accies was off after more positive coronavirus news. It follows last week’s last postponement for the game against Motherwell. There is still, however, plenty of action across the four leagues which spills into Sunday.
The big match is at Pittodrie as under-performing and under-fire Celtic face upwardly Aberdeen.
Scroll down and click through for all of Saturday’s Scottish football news and transfer speculation and be sure to check in again at the same time tomorrow for more of the same.
. DUNDEE, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 01: General of the SPFL match ball ahead of the Scottish Premiership match between Dundee United and St Johnstone at Tannadice Park on August 01, 2020, in Dundee, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
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. Goldson's leader growth
Ex-Rangers ace Alan Hutton reckons the lack of fans at games has helped the club’s centre-back Connor Goldson. He said: “I think the fans not being there has meant we can see him grow as a leader. We’ve actually been able to hear him, his organising the backline, you can see by the clean sheets that they’ve kept.” (Football Insider) Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
1. Goldson's leader growth
Ex-Rangers ace Alan Hutton reckons the lack of fans at games has helped the club’s centre-back Connor Goldson. He said: “I think the fans not being there has meant we can see him grow as a leader. We’ve actually been able to hear him, his organising the backline, you can see by the clean sheets that they’ve kept.” (Football Insider) Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
2. Ross: 'Forfeiting games a dangerous path'
Hibs boss Jack Ross admits it would be “dangerous path to go down” if the SPFL handed out 3-0 defeats against clubs who can’t fulfil fixtures due to the coronavirus. Ross feels it could ruin the season. (Daily Record) Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
3. McInnes happier with side
Derek McInnes believes his Aberdeen side is much closer to the one he wants as the Dons prepare to face Celtic. He admitted that they “fluffed” their lines in the opening day encounter with Rangers. Aberdeen are up to third after the midweek win over Hamilton Accies. (Daily Record) Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
4. Hearts injury blow
Hearts have suffered an injury blow ahead of the Scottish Cup semi final against Hibs next weekend. Winger Josh Ginnelly was substituted nine minutes into the Jam Tarts’ 1-0 win over Arbroath in the Championship on Friday evening with a thigh complaint. Robbie Neilson admitted that at this point it is unlikely he would make the match. (Evening News) Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group