Gavin Berry

Rangers defeated FK Jablonec 1-0 at Ibrox in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League tie, with Ryan Naderi scoring in the second half after Daisuke Yokota's assist. Rangers missed further chances, including a notable open-goal opportunity for Djeidi Gassama, and were reduced to 10 men when substitute Cammy Devlin was shown a straight red card following a VAR review. Rangers held on for a narrow advantage ahead of the second leg in northern Czechia.

Rangers have registered their Conference League squad for the first-leg play-off against Jablonec at Ibrox. Derek McInnes must decide whether to retain the attacking setup that produced a strong win over St Mirren, which would likely leave captain Lawrence Shankland on the bench in favour of Ryan Naderi. Thelo Aasgaard is available again after suspension, while new arrivals Kosta Nedeljkovic and James Penrice have been added to the squad and could feature. The article lists the full registered squad and predicts Rangers' starting XI.

Rangers trained in an upbeat mood ahead of their UEFA Europa Conference League play-off against Jablonec after a 5–1 win over St Mirren. New Aston Villa loanee Kosta Nedeljkovic joined the session, linking up with fellow Serbian Vanja Dragojevic, while several players—including Thelo Aasgaard, John Souttar, James Penrice and Lawrence Shankland—were highlighted for their selection prospects, form or uncertain status. The photo gallery also captures Derek McInnes overseeing preparations and competition for places across the squad.

Ally McCoist says Rangers failing to qualify for any European competition would be “unthinkable” and a major financial blow after the club dropped into the Europa Conference League qualifying play-offs. He describes Rangers as having declined sharply in recent seasons and says the team must improve quickly ahead of the tie against Jablonec. McCoist supports bringing former captain James Tavernier back on a short-term deal to provide experience, backs Lawrence Shankland to regain his scoring form, and identifies Youssef Chermiti’s season-ending injury as a severe setback.

The Tennent's Sixes indoor legends football tournament is returning to Scotland after a 33-year absence. All 12 Scottish Premiership clubs will participate at Glasgow's Braehead Arena on October 2 and 3, with group-stage matches followed by knockout rounds. Games will include penalty shootouts and sin bins, and the tournament will be broadcast live on Premier Sports, with Daily Record also providing live coverage.

Celtic have submitted a 25-man squad for their Champions League playoff tie against Austrian side LASK. Arne Engels is included despite being close to a reported £22 million transfer to West Ham United, while injured defender Alistair Johnston is omitted. New signings Kasper Hogh, Mika Baur, Haissem Hassan and Camilo Duran are all included.

Rangers were eliminated from the Europa League after drawing 1-1 with Jagiellonia Białystok at Ibrox, losing 3-2 on aggregate. Lawrence Shankland's first-half penalty briefly levelled the tie, but Nik Prelec's second-half header restored Jagiellonia's advantage. The defeat extended Derek McInnes's winless start to four matches and prompted boos from the Rangers support. Rangers now face Jablonec in the Conference League playoffs, while the report highlights injuries, squad-depth problems and delayed recruitment as major concerns.

Rangers must accelerate their transfer activity after Youssef Chermiti suffered a serious knee injury shortly after Galatasaray made a rejected £22 million bid for him. The club is pursuing solutions at striker, right-back and left-back, with Hugo Siquet blocked by Club Brugge, Kosta Nedeljkovic a possible loan alternative and Couhaib Driouech expected to complete his move. Ryan One appears unlikely to join, while Bojan Miovski could be forced into a larger role. Rangers are also negotiating over James Penrice and Mohamed Diomande is close to a £4.5 million move to Corum. The developments come as Derek McInnes seeks to reverse a winless start and overcome a Europa League first-leg deficit.

Rangers striker Youssef Chermiti has suffered an ACL injury during the club’s Scottish Premiership defeat by Hibernian and is expected to be out for six to twelve months, potentially missing the entire season. The injury came shortly after Rangers rejected a club-record £22 million bid from Galatasaray for the former Everton player, leaving manager Derek McInnes likely to seek another striker.

Rangers’ US-backed leadership faced shareholders after a poor start to the season and growing dissatisfaction with recruitment, results and club culture. Andrew Cavenagh and Paraag Marathe defended the club’s collaborative recruitment process, acknowledged past mistakes and said three to five more players could arrive before the transfer window closes. They also confirmed that the club may need further capital after raising £16 million, while outlining possible Ibrox expansion plans. Executives defended Derek McInnes, criticized aspects of VAR and football governance, and admitted the existing Castore agreement would not have been signed under the current ownership. Marathe agreed that Rangers had been disadvantaged by refereeing decisions but urged supporters to maintain unity and give new players time.

Rangers host Hibernian at Ibrox on Sunday, August 9, with kick-off at 4pm. The Scottish Premiership match will be broadcast on Premier Sports 1 and streamed through the Premier Sports website, with subscriptions available via several platforms. Rangers manager Derek McInnes is still seeking his first win after a draw with Dundee United and a European defeat, while Hibs also aim to respond to a disappointing league start.

Rangers face Jagiellonia Bialystok in the first leg of their Europa League qualifier in Poland on Thursday, August 6, with kick-off at 5 p.m. The match is not being shown on traditional television but will be available exclusively through Rangers TV on a £10.99 pay-per-view stream. Derek McInnes has injury concerns, including the absence of new signing Ben Godfrey, while Rangers must progress to set up a potential next-round tie against Larne or FC Iberia 1999.

The Scottish transfer window is intensifying, with Rangers agreeing a deal for Hannover winger Daisuke Yokota and completing the signing of Olwethu Makhanya while seeking another centre-back after Ben Godfrey suffered a hamstring injury. Celtic are preparing an improved bid for Fares Ghedjemis and monitoring Gvidas Gineitis and Benjamin Tahirovic, but face the likely departures of Alistair Johnston to Everton and Arne Engels to West Ham. Hearts have appealed Stuart Findlay’s red card after losing to Aberdeen, while Aberdeen continue to pursue Jadel Katongo. Elsewhere, Chelsea signed Jordan Henderson, Mauricio Pochettino extended his United States contract through 2030, and major Premier League moves involving Bruno Guimaraes, Vinicius Junior and Pedro Neto remained in focus.

The Europa League play-off draw gives Rangers a potential tie against Larne or Georgian club Saburtalo, while Hearts could face AGF Aarhus or Sabah if they overcome Jagiellonia Białystok and Benfica respectively. If they drop into the Conference League, Rangers could meet Jablonec or RFS and Hearts could face Rapid Vienna or Paide. Motherwell were drawn against Freiburg, while Hibs could meet Gent or IFK Göteborg. The live coverage also discusses Scottish clubs’ poor starts, Rangers’ need for recruitment, travel considerations and qualification odds.

Dundee United host Rangers at Tannadice on Friday, July 31, with an 8pm kick-off in the opening fixture of the 2026/27 Scottish Premiership season. Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event will show the match live, while Sky Go and NOW TV Sports Membership offer streaming options. The game marks Derek McInnes’s competitive managerial debut for Rangers, with Jim Goodwin leading Dundee United.

Rangers face West Ham United on Sunday, July 26, in their final pre-season friendly before beginning their Scottish Premiership campaign away to Dundee United. Kick-off is at 4pm, but no broadcaster will show the match. Supporters can watch it through a paid Rangers TV stream costing £8.99, while Daily Record will provide live coverage and post-match reaction.

England reached the World Cup last 16 after Harry Kane scored two late goals against DR Congo, but callers heavily criticized Thomas Tuchel's team and performance. Another caller expressed support for England winning the tournament under its German manager. Scotland's group-stage elimination prompted criticism of the national team's campaign and the absence of Scottish referees at the tournament, with Willie Collum and the Scottish Football Association singled out. The column also debates Derek McInnes's appointment as Rangers manager and the club's five new signings, with opinions split between skepticism and optimism.

Scotland supporters left a strong impression on Boston during the World Cup, prompting local appreciation as they moved on after matches in Foxborough. Many fans took advantage of the city’s proximity to Cape Cod, using seasonal ferries to visit Provincetown for its beaches, seafood spots and scenic coastal attractions. Boston remains a popular destination as it prepares to host a World Cup quarter-final.

Rangers are portrayed as embarking on a major rebuild under new manager Derek McInnes after finishing third in the previous Scottish Premiership season. The proposed dream XI includes new arrivals such as Ivor Pandur, Ben Godfrey, Ross McCrorie, Dan Neil and Lawrence Shankland, while also targeting Lewis Ferguson for £17m, Bryan Reynolds, a return for Mikey Moore and a reunion with Vaclav Cerny. Nico Raskin’s possible departure could fund midfield changes, while Emmanuel Fernandez and other players face transfer speculation. The suggested lineup combines recent signings with returning or prospective players as Rangers aim to challenge Celtic for the title.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst gave his Europa League runners‑up medal to the family of late Rangers kitman Jimmy Bell, a gesture revealed by former coach Roy Makaay, who praised van Bronckhorst’s character. The former Rangers manager has returned to Feyenoord during a challenging period but is viewed by colleagues as capable of leading the club forward.

Steve Clarke has resigned as Scotland manager immediately after the team’s World Cup group-stage elimination, despite signing a new four-year contract only weeks earlier. Clarke said he had already planned to leave if Scotland failed to progress from the group, ending a nearly seven-year tenure in which he led the country to three major tournaments but failed to reach the knockout stage. Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell says the search for a successor will be broad and will not be limited by nationality. Ange Postecoglou has emerged as the bookmakers’ favourite, while David Moyes, John McGlynn, Alex Neil and several other domestic and international candidates have also been suggested. Pundits and former players remain divided over Clarke’s legacy, with some emphasizing his achievements in restoring Scotland’s tournament presence and others blaming cautious tactics and poor performances at the finals.

The Scottish transfer window is gathering pace, with Rangers completing the return of Ross McCrorie and preparing to bring in Atalanta defender Ben Godfrey on loan with an option to buy. Celtic have added Hearts set-piece coach Ross Grant to Martin O'Neill's staff and are assessing goalkeeper Tjark Ernst after Kasper Schmeichel's retirement, while another bid for Marcelo Saracchi was rejected. Hearts have appointed Wouter Vrancken and continue to recruit, Hibernian have signed Callum Wright, and Aberdeen have completed the signing of Morocco international Ayoub Mouloua. The roundup also covers departures, loan moves, transfer interest in players including Nico Raskin and Lewis Ferguson, and the fallout from Steve Clarke's resignation as Scotland manager.

Steve Clarke’s departure is expected to begin a new era for Scotland, with many of the established players likely to retire before Euro 2028. The proposed future lineup features Nathan Patterson, Aaron Hickey, Lewis Ferguson and Billy Gilmour alongside emerging players such as Luke Graham, Jeremiah Chilokoa-Mullen, Ben Gannon-Doak, Findlay Curtis, Kieron Bowie and Robbie Ure. Ferguson is identified as a potential captain, while goalkeeper remains a major concern because Scotland has few clear young successors to Craig Gordon, Angus Gunn and Liam Kelly.

Steve Clarke has revealed that he expected to leave his position as Scotland manager if the team failed to reach the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup, despite signing a four-year contract only four weeks earlier. Scotland were eliminated after earning one point from a win over Haiti and defeats by Morocco and Brazil. Clarke said he had achieved his major ambitions, including taking Scotland to a World Cup and two European Championships, and described informing captain Andy Robertson, the players and staff as an emotional moment. He urged the squad to qualify for Euro 2028 on sporting merit rather than relying on a potential co-host qualification place.

Ben Godfrey is set to join Rangers on loan from Atalanta as Derek McInnes's first signing. Former Brøndby manager Steve Cooper praised the England international's leadership, humility, attitude and positive influence on younger players, qualities that could help fill the leadership gap created by James Tavernier's departure.

Scotland’s heavy defeat by Brazil has left them seventh in the table of 12 third-placed World Cup teams, with only the eight best advancing to the knockout stage. To qualify, Scotland need at least four other groups to produce a worse third-placed team. The article outlines several results Scotland supporters hope for, including draws between Senegal and Iraq and between DR Congo and Uzbekistan, Egypt defeating Iran, Spain beating Uruguay, and unfavorable results for Ecuador and Curaçao.

Brazil defeated Scotland 3–0 in Miami, with Vinicius Jr scoring twice and Matheus Cunha adding a third. Scotland struggled defensively and now have only a slim chance of reaching the World Cup knockout stage, as their three points and minus-three goal difference leave them dependent on results elsewhere.

Scotland are guaranteed to finish third in their World Cup group but need favourable results elsewhere to rank among the eight best third-placed teams and reach the last 32. A draw with Brazil would make qualification highly likely, while defeat could still be enough if Mexico beat the Czech Republic, South Korea beat South Africa, Bosnia and Herzegovina draw with Qatar, Egypt beat Iran, and Spain beat Uruguay. The article outlines when these results will be decided and notes that Scotland could face Mexico in the knockout stage.

Scotland face Brazil in their final 2026 World Cup group match, knowing a win would guarantee progression to the last 32 while a draw or narrow defeat would likely also be enough, although qualification could remain uncertain until later results. The article reviews 11 previous major-tournament final group games in which Scotland suffered heartbreak or elimination, including defeats by Hungary, Croatia, Morocco, Brazil, France and Uruguay, as well as exits on goal difference or third-place rankings. The historical record is poor, but the expanded World Cup format gives Steve Clarke’s team a stronger chance of reaching the knockout stage.

Scotland face Brazil in their final 2026 World Cup Group C match at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium on Wednesday, June 24, with an 11 p.m. UK kickoff. The match will be broadcast live on BBC One Scotland from 10 p.m. and streamed on BBC iPlayer. Scotland need to avoid defeat to almost certainly reach the knockout stage, although they could still advance after losing if other results enable them to qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.

talkSPORT pundit Rory Jennings mocked Scotland’s football team and called defender Grant Hanley the worst player at the World Cup after Scotland’s defeat to Morocco. Jennings also dismissed the England–Scotland rivalry as largely one-sided and joked that England could rest players if the teams met in the last 16. Former Tottenham and Wolves midfielder Jamie O’Hara pushed back, defending Scotland and saying he would like to see them progress.

Scotland remain in contention for the 2026 World Cup knockout stage despite a 1–0 defeat to Morocco, having opened the tournament with a win over Haiti. A draw against Brazil would almost certainly secure progression, while a defeat could still be enough under the expanded 48-team format, in which the eight best third-placed teams advance alongside the group winners and runners-up. Based on the standings at the time of publication, Scotland would face Germany in Foxborough, Massachusetts, in the last 32.

Scotland enter their final 2026 World Cup Group C match against Brazil in third place after losing narrowly to Morocco, while Brazil beat Haiti 3-0. A victory would guarantee Scotland a place in the knockout stage, and a draw would give them an almost certain route through as one of the eight best third-placed teams. Even a defeat could be enough, although Scotland might then face a four-day wait for the other groups to finish. If they advance, their possible round-of-32 opponents and venues include teams from Groups E, F or I, with Boston, Mexico City, New York and Houston among the potential locations.

Daily Record writers predict Scotland’s lineup for the second Group C match of the 2026 World Cup against Morocco in Foxborough. Most expect Steve Clarke to abandon the opening 4-4-2 system for a more cautious 4-2-3-1 or 4-5-1, adding midfield support and potentially replacing Lawrence Shankland with Lyndon Dykes or Che Adams. Defensive changes involving Scott McKenna or John Souttar are also considered. A draw would send Scotland into the knockout stage of a major international tournament for the first time.

The 2026/27 Scottish Premiership fixture list sets three Edinburgh derbies between Hibernian and Hearts: Hibs at home on 2 September 2026, Hearts at home on 26 December 2026, and Hibs at home on 10 April 2027. A fourth meeting could be added after the league split if both clubs finish in the same half of the table. The article also notes Hearts’ upcoming Champions League campaign, Hibernian’s Conference League campaign, Derek McInnes’s move to Rangers, and the departures of Hearts manager and captain Lawrence Shankland.