On-field matters though were overshadowed by the passing of Walter Smith yesterday and tributes to the Scottish football legend have poured in since yesterday morning’s news broke. Stories, memories and achievements are remembered and dominate this morning's headlines following the ex-Scotland, Rangers and Everton manager’s death, aged 73.
He has been remembered on front and back pages, as well as in online and broadcast tributes from a plethora of great names in the game.
His former side will host Aberdeen this evening as one of the six top flight matches, while the Championship also completed a full card last night as Kilmarnock moved to the top of the table.
Here is a look at the other SPFL and cinch Premiership stories making the headlines ahead of tonight’s games.
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5. First loss
Pedro Martinez Losa experienced his first defeat as Scotland women's manager as Sweden won 2-0 in Paisley (The Scotsman) Photo: Jamie McDonald
6. Blue to Bluebirds?
Rangers first-team coach Michael Beale has been linked with a move to Cardiff City who sacked manager Mick McCarthy on Saturday. (Daily Record) Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
7. Milan move mooted for Celtic linked defender
Former Celtic target Bartosz Bereszynski has emerged as a cut-price option for Inter Milan with Aston Villa also previously keen on the full-back. (Calciomercato) Photo: Getty Images
8. The Best
Former Rangers winger Brian Laudrup, who also starred for Bayern Munich, AC Milan, Chelsea and Ajax, has hailed Walter Smith as the best manager he has ever worked with. (Daily Mail) Photo: SNS Group Jeff Holmes