Rafa Benitez

Ian Cathro on the Tynecastle touchline during his short-lived spell in charge of Hearts.

Ian Cathro back in the game after Tottenham exit and eyeing head coach return

Scotland manager Steve Clarke takes training yesterday ahead of tonight's friendly against Poland. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Scotland boss Steve Clarke opens up on 'unusual' Nathan Patterson phone call

Everton interim manager Duncan Ferguson shakes hands with Aston Villa's head coach Steven Gerrard the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Aston Villa at the Goodison Park stadium, in Liverpool, England, Saturday Jan. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Was that Ferguson's last Everton chance? Gerrard looks real deal at Aston Villa

Nathan Patterson could make his debut against Hull.

Benitez discusses prospect of starting Patterson

Nathan Patterson has completed his move to Everton from Rangers. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Nathan Patterson reveals Everton 'easy choice' as Rangers exit confirmed

Interest in right-backs Nathan Patterson and Calvin Ramsay show Scottish football is on the right path rather than a talent rain.

Patterson and Ramsay show Scottish football on right path

Nathan Patterson made his Scotland debut, played at a major tournament and also scored his first international goal last year. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Patterson in Everton medical ahead of £16m move from Rangers

Rangers’ Nathan Patterson is close to an Ibrox exit with Everton poised to sign the 20-year-old.

Rangers and Scotland defender Patterson close to £16m Everton move

Rangers Nathan Patterson during a UEFA Europa League match between Rangers and Royal Antwerp at Ibrox Stadium, on February 25, 2021, when the substitute scored with his first touch. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Everton ready to return with £10m for Rangers defender

Nathan Patterson forced his way into the Scotland set-up last season.

Everton 'make £5m bid' for Rangers defender Patterson

Beni Baningime has joined Hearts from Everton.

Hearts sign Baningime on long-term deal

Roy Keane has emerged as the surprise odds-o favourite. Picture: SNS

Celtic manager: Shock new odds-on favourite emerges

Steve Clarke is one of the favourites to take over from Neil Lennon at Celtic. Picture: SNS

BBC pundit on Steve Clarke and other Celtic candidates

Former Newcastle United and Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

'Can't see him going there' - Pundit casts doubt over big-name arrival at Celtic

John Hartson says the correct call has been made - and another one is necessary (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Hartson warns Celtic board must get next boss call right

Defeat at Ross County was the final act for Celtic and Neil Lennon.

Lennon leaves as Celtic manager

Eddie Howe has been linked with many jobs including Celtic's - despite Neil Lennon still being in position at Parkhead (Photo by CLIVE BRUNSKILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Celtic-linked boss emerges as favourite for EFL role

A round-up of Wednesday's Scottish football news. Picture: SNS

Ntcham 'apocalypse', Rangers' Scott Brown message, Benitez latest - Rumour Mill

Rafa Benitez and Steven Gerrard during their time at Liverpool

Benitez would be 'huge coup' for Celtic, says Liverpool legend

Rafa Benitez is apparently eyeing a return to England

Benitez latest amid Celtic interest

Monday's Scottish football news. Picture: SNS

Rumour Mill: Rangers to announce signing

Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benetiz has been linked with a move to Celtic. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Benitez to Celtic? - 'There was interest but not an option today'

Sean Longstaff in action for Newcastle United

'I want to go! I want to go!' - Sean Longstaff had heart set on Rangers move bef...

Rafa Benitez has high hopes for Steven Gerrard. Picture: Getty

Why Rafa Benitez thinks Rangers manager Steven Gerrard will be a success

Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton.

Celtic manager links were 'the biggest load of b******t ever' - Chris Sutton

Steven Gerrard is said to be a potential candidate for the Newcastle United job.

Newcastle United won't make approach for Rangers manager Steven Gerrard - just y...

Martin Skrtel is wanted by Rangers.

Martin Skrtel set for Rangers talks, Newcastle want Steven Gerrard, Celtic eye £...

Could Alfredo Morelos be heading for the Premier League? Picture: SNS

Newcastle United lining up bid for £20m Alfredo Morelos - Colombian media

Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez.

Celtic star's agent responds to Rafa Benitez WhatsApp rumour

Who will be new Celtic manger? Picture: SNS

Celtic manager latest: Ex-Premier League boss favourite for the job - and it's n...

Rafa Benitez is set to sign a new contract with Newcastle.

Celtic manager latest: Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez a 'non-starter'

Rafa Benitez is the new favourite for the Celtic job.

Celtic manager latest: Newcastle to lose Rafa Benitez to Parkhead?

Rangers have been linked with one of St Johnstone's star performers. Picture: SNS Group

Rumour Mill: Rangers eye St Johnstone star | Palace keen on Arfield | Rafa Benit...

A general view of Celtic Park. Picture: Getty Images

‘The Premier League is his big target’ - Football pundit responds to manager’s C...

Liverpool look set to offload Ryan Kent this Summer

Scottish Football Live: Moyes admits interest in Celtic job | Rafa Benitez to Ce...

A general view of Celtic Park. Picture: SNS Group

Odds slashed on European boss taking Celtic manager job - and it’s not Marco Ros...

Freddie Woodman in action for Newcastle in a pre-season friendly against Hull. Picture: Getty images

Celtic '˜set to miss out on reported January target'

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers wants to ditch the plastic pitch. Picture: SNS Group

Rumour Mill: Celtic renew World Cup star interest | Ritchie could make Scotland ...

Steven Gerrard says Rafa Benitez made him much more tactically aware. Pic: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard taking his cues from Rafa Benitez

Steven Gerrard with Brendan Rodgers during their time at Liverpool. Picture: PORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKUL/AFP/Getty

Watch: '˜Steven Gerrard' and '˜Brendan Rodgers' in hilarious debate

Chancel Mbemba is expected to leave Newcastle over the summer. Picture: Getty Images

Have Celtic been handed a boost in pursuit of EPL defender?

Cowdenbeath chairman Donald Findlay, the former vice-chairman of Rangers. Picture: John Devlin

Donald Findlay: Rangers should have gone for Sean Dyche or Eddie Howe
Former Rangers vice-chairman Donald Findlay has described Steven Gerrard's appointment as 'a gamble' and claimed the Ibrox club will not regain their previous ...

Ian Cathro says he learned a lot from Rafael Benitez. Picture: SNS.

Hearts' Ian Cathro hails influence of Rafa Benitez on his career

Ian Cathro, and the decision to hire him, was heavily criticised by Kris Boyd in a column for the Scottish Sun. Picture: PA

Joey Barton backs Hearts decision to hire Ian Cathro

Celtic's Patrick Roberts celebrates after scoring against his parent club Manchester City. Picture: Dave Thompson/AP

Rumour Mill: Celtic's Patrick Roberts eyes City return | Hibs cup tie set for Ty...

Ian Cathro has been linked with the soon-to-be vacant manager's job at Hearts. Picture: Ian Rutherford

No Hearts approach for Ian Cathro - Rafa Benitez

Neil Lennon has been warmly received after being unveiled as Hibs head coach. The clubs fans, so desperate for success, have high hopes. Picture: Neil Hanna

New Hibs boss Neil Lennon can take leaf out of Clough's book

Rafa Benitez's Newcastle United fought back to claim a 2-2 draw at Liverpool. Picture: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Rafa Benitez returns to Liverpool to claim point for Newcastle

Mike Ashley owns a 8.92 per cent stake in Rangers. Picture: PA

Mike Ashley could be forced to sell Rangers shares - reports

Newcastle have announced head coach Steve McClaren has left the club with immediate effect. Picture: PA

Steve McClaren exits Newcastle as Rafa Benitez set to replace

Rafa Benitezs failure to pander to Cristiano Ronaldo could prove costly for the Real Madrid coach. Picture: Getty

How Rafa Benítez’s Real Madrid homecoming turned sour

Rangers are weighing up another move for Scott Allan. Picture: Neil Hanna

Rumour Mill: Fresh Rangers Scott Allan bid? | Celtic to wait on Odegaard

Stevie May during his days at St Johnstone. Picture: Robert Perry

Rumour Mill: Rangers linked to Stevie May | Odegaard

Celtic have reportedly won the race to take Martin Ødegaard on loan next season. Picture: Getty

Martin Ødegaard ‘to join Celtic on loan’ - reports

Celtic have reportedly made a loan offer for Martin Odegaard. Picture: Getty

Rumour Mill: Celtic loan bid for Odegaard | Ciftci | Lewis Macleod

Getafe are keen on taking Odegaard on loan but Celtic haven't given up hope just yet. Picture: Getty

Celtic hopeful over Martin Odegaard loan bid

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