Rangers face must‑win at Hearts to keep title hopes alive
Report claims Rangers are eyeing a £9m-rated target likened to Nicolas Raskin and could beat Celtic to his signing ahead of the summer window.
Rangers likely without Rommens and Naderi despite progress, with late calls expected. Hearts miss Gordon, Nieuwenhof, McEntee and Ageu, with Devlin or Milne racing to be fit for the Tynecastle showdown.
Hearts’ Jamestown Analytics-backed recruitment under Tony Bloom aims to build a player-trading model to challenge Celtic and Rangers long term, with Braga, Kyziridis and Schwolow flagged as key signings.
Rangers visit Tynecastle needing a win to stay in the title race. Rommens back in training, Souttar expected to be fit, Chermiti to lead the line. Hearts lean on Shankland, remain unbeaten at home.
Rangers women edge Montrose to reach a fourth straight Scottish Cup final. Wilkinson scored a header then a last‑kick penalty. Leanne Crichton labelled the display ‘frustrating’ but praised resilience.
Ex-Rangers defender Steven Whittaker says he stands by leaving in 2012 but regrets the press conference with Steven Naismith, calling himself naive, while assessing today’s title race pressures.
Hearts target Tom Renaud is in Edinburgh and set to attend Hearts vs Rangers, with a free transfer to Tynecastle nearing. A home win would severely damage Rangers’ title push.
Opinion highlights pressure on Danny Rohl before Hearts and Celtic trips, noting poor record against top managers and need for results to keep Rangers’ title and Champions League aims alive.
Celtic fan Sir Rod Stewart urges Celtic and Rangers supporters to ‘behave’ before the Old Firm, after March’s Ibrox disorder that led to 20 arrests and injuries to fans and police.
Raith boss Dougie Imrie wants Paul Nsio back after the Rangers loanee’s solid spell, but with only 3 goals and limited metrics, Rangers must decide on another loan or a return to Govan for 2024-25.
Rangers could qualify directly for the Champions League league phase if they win the title, with Olympiacos faltering and Shakhtar unlikely to overtake their coefficient. Victory at Hearts remains crucial.
Feature suggests if Steven Gerrard takes Burnley, he may move for ex‑Rangers winger Ryan Kent on a free, reuniting a successful Ibrox partnership.
Viewpoint says Celtic’s 2-1 win at Hibs dents Rangers’ hopes, making a Tynecastle win vital. Hearts’ form praised, but defeat for Gers would all but end their Premiership bid.
Must‑win for Rangers at Tynecastle. Kick‑off 5:30pm, 4 May, live on Sky Sports Football, with radio and club audio available. A victory trims Hearts’ lead to one before the Parkhead trip.
