Rumour Mill: Old Firm Hogmanay fixture scrapped | Warburton wants Hyndman | United to offer £10m for Tierney

There will be no more Celtic-Rangers derbies taking place on Hogmanay, Mark Warburton wants to sign Rangers midfielder Emerson Hyndman, and Manchester United are set to offer £10million for Kieran Tierney.
The next festive derby between Celtic and Rangers will not take place on Hogmanay. Picture: John DevlinThe next festive derby between Celtic and Rangers will not take place on Hogmanay. Picture: John Devlin
The next festive derby between Celtic and Rangers will not take place on Hogmanay. Picture: John Devlin

SPFL scrap Old Firm Hogmanay fixture

The SPFL have decided against scheduling the Old Firm derby on Hogmanay in future after bars and restaurants complained of a drop in revenue. It is believed people stayed indoors last year because they were concerned with running into crowds of football fans following Celtic’s 2-1 win at Ibrox. (Daily Record)

The next festive derby between Celtic and Rangers will not take place on Hogmanay. Picture: John DevlinThe next festive derby between Celtic and Rangers will not take place on Hogmanay. Picture: John Devlin
The next festive derby between Celtic and Rangers will not take place on Hogmanay. Picture: John Devlin

Warburton wants Hyndman

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Mark Warburton wants to get one over on his old club Rangers by signing Emerson Hyndman this summer. The Nottingham Forest boss will look to bring the midfielder to the City Ground after his loan spell at Ibrox expires. Celtic are also said to be interested in the player. (The Sun)

United consider £10m offer for Tierney

Manchester United are considering an offer of £10m for Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney. The Old Trafford club have been watching the player closely, even going so far as to enquire about his off-field habits and are very impressed by what they’ve learned. Although, it is thought Celtic will demand more for their teenage full-back. (The Mirror)

The next festive derby between Celtic and Rangers will not take place on Hogmanay. Picture: John DevlinThe next festive derby between Celtic and Rangers will not take place on Hogmanay. Picture: John Devlin
The next festive derby between Celtic and Rangers will not take place on Hogmanay. Picture: John Devlin

Rangers pay double wages of Aberdeen

Rangers pay over double the amount of wages to the average player as Aberdeen, according to the latest salaries survey released by Sporting Intelligence. The Ibrox club are said to have spent an average of £316,888 per player, with Derek McInnes’ side only paying theirs an average of £134,670. (Scottish Sun)

Rangers made Iniesta and Messi enquiries

Rangers made attempts to sign Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi when Alex McLeish was the manager back in 2004, according to the former Ibrox boss. It looked at one stage as if Iniesta would make the journey to Glasgow, though after Rangers made their move the young player was quickly promoted to the first team. They were flatly told “no” in response to asking if they could have Messi. (Daily Record)

Swanson and Foster to escape SFA punishment

St Johnstone’s fighting team-mates Danny Swanson and Richard Foster will not face any further punishment by Scottish football’s governing body as there is no footage of their altercation on the New Douglas Park pitch. The pair are still awaiting the outcome of a club investigation. (Daily Record)

McCulloch might need to face Rangers

Kilmarnock caretaker boss Lee McCulloch has joked he may need to lace his boots up again to face Rangers on Wednesday night, such is the extent of the Rugby Park injury list. The 38-year-old revealed that only eight players were able to train on Monday and it would likely be the same number today. (Daily Record)

Tansey focused on ICT fight

Greg Tansey insists he’s not fazed by facing future employers Aberdeen this midweek. Tansey signed a pre-contract to join the Dons in the summer and will visit his new home tonight, but he remains committed to keeping Inverness in the top flight and doesn’t want his three-and-a-half-year career with the club to end on a sour note. (Press and Journal)

Cerny over mistake

Tomas Cerny says he’s only now getting over the goalkeeping clanger which cost Partick Thistle two points from their trip to Rugby Park over a fortnight ago. Cerny let a routine shot by Conor Sammon squirm past him, an error which he’s been replaying in his mind. The Czech stopper said it’s been “the longest two weeks” of his life. (Evening Times)