The weather and coronavirus could well impact games but across the four divisions and beyond there are huge fixtures with much attention on Celtic and their home clash with St Johnstone. Fences have already been erected outside Parkhead following ugly scenes last week. Another poor result will only intensify the pressure on Neil Lennon.
This afternoon there is a big Fife derby in the Championship,Motherwell could put themselves within two points of Hibs with a win at Fir Park, while it will be intriguing to see how Dundee United cope with Livingston following Covid-19 hit the club.
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5. Allan in Hibs training return
Hibs ace Scott Allan was back in training after a long lay-off due to an unspecified health issue. The midfielder, who has type 1 diabetes, hasn’t featured since the end of August. A return to training is a huge boost for Hibs fans and Jack Ross. (Evening News) Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
6. Hickey reveals Celtic interest
Ex-Hearts star Aaron Hickey has revealed that Celtic were keen on signing him during the summer. The teenage defender rejected offers from elsewhere, including Bayern Munich, to join Serie A side Bologna, but there was no interest from Manchester City. (La Gazzetta dello Sport) Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
7. Green Brigade hit out at Celtic chiefs
Celtic supporters group the Green Brigade have once again released a statement, directing their anger at Peter Lawwell and the club’s chiefs. Perimeter fencing has been erected around the ground following last week’s scenes but the Green Brigade unfurled a banner at Parkhead while accusing the club of having “lost connection” with the fans. (The Scotsman) Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
8. Rangers' Europa League cash boost
Rangers have earned more than Celtic in Europe for the first time in nearly 10 years. The Ibrox side have qualified for the knockout stages of the Europa League while Celtic are out of the tournament. But already the Gers have earned more and are likely to bring in even more than they did last season from the competition. (Scottish Sun) Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group