Predictably, given the impressive nature of both the result and performance in Germany, Giovanni an Bronckhorst’s Scottish champions are making all the headlines this morning.
Progress against the Europa League favourites is now a real possibility although there is still a second leg at Ibrox to go, the potential return of the world’s most coveted young striker and the abolition of the away goals rule.
Still, that is not enough to dampen the enthusiasm of the blue side of Glasgow this morning and the admiring glances towards the players and result have extended with one transfer link to a current player within the Ibrox ranks.
Across Glasgow last night, league leaders Celtic disappointed as much as Bodo/Glimt impressed on their first competitive outing in two months. If Rangers are cautiously confodent then so too will Kjetil Knutsen be, carrying a two-goal advantage back to the Arctic Circle in the Conference League.
It wasn’t all about the action on the park yesterday though as Mark McGhee made his return to Scottish football – and watched Dundee’s weekend opponents Celtic from the stand last night. He will return there on Sunday and begin his Dundee boss role serving a ban carried over from his Motherwell stint.
Dundee moved quickly but Aberdeen are still seeking a news boss and there could be developments at Pittodrie soon.
Scroll down and click through for all the latest news and speculation from around the SPFL and Scottish football.
9. Striker selection gripe
Former Celtic forward John Hartson questioned Ange Postecoglou's team selection and setup in the wake of the Parkhead side's 3-1 defeat to Bodo/Glimt. He said: “Ange might look at himself in terms of the system that he played and the personnel.” (Daily Record) Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
10. Great night in Germany
Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst hailed a “great night” for his club after a famous 4-2 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Europa League. "We have had many games where I’ve been happy with the performance – the game against Sparta Prague, for example – but obviously I am more than happy. We played against a quality side and got a good result. “It’s very difficult to get an away win in Europe – I think it’s the first time that’s happened to me as a manager.” (The Scotsman) Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
11. Bolingoli Russian away
Celtic defender Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo is in talks over a loan move to Russian Premier League side FC Ufa, after just two appearances this season. He previously spent time on loan in Turkey last season having fallen foul of covid regulations with a flying breach in 2020 (Football Insider) Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
12. Another Italian job?
Serie A side Sassuolo are keen on taking Manchester United winger Amad Diallo back to Serie A next season. The winger is currently on loan at Rangers and made a scoring start to life in Scotland but could be in line for a return to Serie A where he began his career with Atalanta once his SPFL deal ends. (Metropolitan Magazine) Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group