Celtic lose to Hibs as Trusty sees red, Hearts pull clear
Opinion piece slams Celtic fan media figures for enjoying hospitality amid ‘Not Another Penny’ protests following the 2-1 Hibs defeat, accusing them of undermining boycott messaging.
Celtic are linked with CD Guadalajara striker Armando González, but no concrete approach has been made. Feyenoord are the only club to contact Chivas, with competition also from West Ham and Barcelona.
Hearts’ Blair Spittal says they targeted early win over Falkirk to pressure Celtic and Rangers. With Celtic losing 2-1 to Hibs and Rangers drawing, Hearts lead both ahead of another Saturday kick-off.
Record Sport panel say Celtic and Rangers are wobbling as Hearts surge. Predictions favour Rangers over depleted Celtic at Ibrox, with Trusty suspended. Motherwell outside bet dismissed by most.
Pundits split on Auston Trusty’s red for a ‘punch’ on Jamie McGrath, given after VAR review in Celtic’s 2-1 defeat to Hibs. Suspension rules him out of Rangers, with slim hope of appeal success.
Ex-Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers features in Al Qadsiah’s Founding Day video in Saudi dress holding a rifle, hailing the country’s heritage. He left Celtic in October before taking the Saudi job.
Martin O’Neill criticises VAR after Auston Trusty’s red for violent conduct and a non-awarded penalty on Liam Scales in 2-1 Hibs loss, saying ‘they’ve been doing it for years’. Trusty banned for Ibrox.
Celtic lose 2-1 to Hibs at Celtic Park as Kai Andrews nets late winner. Benjamin Nygren cancels Felix Passlack opener. Auston Trusty sent off for violent conduct on 73. Hoops now 5 behind Hearts.
O’Neill insists title race ‘far from finished’ despite 2-1 Hibs loss leaving Celtic 6 behind Hearts. Trusty banned for Ibrox, rotation likely before Stuttgart trip. Schmeichel backed to keep place.
After the 4-1 loss to Stuttgart, Martin O’Neill laments financial gulf, saying Scottish teams cannot compete and backing a move for the SPL to belong to the Premier League to boost revenues.
Sportsound reviews Celtic 1-2 Hibs and Livingston 2-2 Rangers, noting both Glasgow sides drop points to hand Hearts an advantage in the Premiership title race.
Martin O’Neill defends starting Kasper Schmeichel after Stuttgart boos, saying it was ‘no big decision’. Celtic lose 2-1 to Hibs despite Schmeichel’s key save from Martin Boyle. Fans praised for support.
