Prior to that came the news St Mirren’s clash with Hamilton Accies was off after more positive coronavirus news. It follows last week’s last postponement for the game against Motherwell. There is still, however, plenty of action across the four leagues which spills into Sunday.
The big match is at Pittodrie as under-performing and under-fire Celtic face upwardly Aberdeen.
Scroll down and click through for all of Saturday’s Scottish football news and transfer speculation and be sure to check in again at the same time tomorrow for more of the same.
5. Lennon questions critics
Neil Lennon reckons some of the criticism of his Celtic team has been “over-balanced” and that they have been “taken for granted”. The Parkhead boss hopes for the team to be in “good fettle” come the Scottish Cup semi final against Aberdeen next weekend. (Various) Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
6. Lockdown postponement concern
Scottish football could be postponed if the country is put into tier 4 of the new lockdown system proposed by the Scottish Government which starts on November 2. In the tier stadiums would be closed and events not permitted. (Scottish Sun) Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
7. Ex-Gers ace defends Celtic full-back
Alan Hutton has leapt to the defence of Celtic full-back Diego Laxalt. The Uruguayan came in for criticism for his performance in the Old Firm defeat to Rangers. The ex-Gers defender said: “It’s too early to judge. It would be very harsh to judge him on that performance. He’s not played a lot and to throw him into that, it’s very difficult. I’ll wait and we’ll see how he goes in the future.” (Football Insider) Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
8. Rangers chief's financial admission
Rangers director Stuart Gibson has admitted he is “feeling good” about the club’s chances of winning the Scottish Premiership following the win over Celtic last weekend. However, he also revealed the importance of European football with progress in the Europa League the difference between the club being in the “red or black”. (Herald and Times) Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group