An independent review of Old Firm crowd disorder at Ibrox in March criticizes Rangers, Celtic, Scottish football authorities, and police for failures, warning of near-violent mass confrontation. It recommends immediate crowd restrictions over fines for unacceptable fan conduct.
Derek McInnes has been appointed as the new manager of Rangers on a three-year contract, following a compensation deal with Hearts. The 54-year-old replaces Danny Rohl and brings extensive Scottish league experience to Ibrox.
Rangers have confirmed the departure of head coach Danny Röhl to RB Salzburg by mutual agreement. Performance manager Sascha Lense and first-team analyst Tristan Steiner will also leave Ibrox. Röhl's departure follows a disappointing end to the season for Rangers.
Rangers are reportedly considering Hearts manager Derek McInnes as a potential replacement if Danny Röhl departs for RB Salzburg. Talks are ongoing between Rangers and Salzburg for Röhl, with a move anticipated within days. McInnes, a former Rangers player, has guided Hearts to second place in the Premiership this season.
Rangers head coach Danny Rohl has been assured by the Ibrox board that he will remain in his position next season, despite recent poor form and fan criticism.
This felt a hugely significant victory in the Scottish title race. Celtic require only two more of them to successfully defend the league. For the Rangers manager, Danny Röhl, yet another second-half capitulation will only increase murmurings about his capability of delivering success at Ibrox. Rangers will end this season trophyless and third in a two-horse race – remarkably, given the tens of millions spent on assembling their squad.Celtic have moved to within a point and three goals of Hearts. Next stop for Martin O’Neill and his players is Motherwell on Wednesday evening. With Hearts hosting Falkirk at the same time, there is the increasing possibility of the title being decided when the Edinburgh club visit Celtic Park on Saturday. Supporters of Celtic and Hearts are likely to have run out of fingernails by then.More to follow Continue reading...
Scottish Premiership delivered extraordinary drama as Hearts equalized late to draw 1-1 with Hibernian in a chaotic Edinburgh derby where both goalkeepers were sent off, leaving nine men each. Meanwhile, Rangers' title aspirations were dealt a severe blow with a 2-3 home defeat to Motherwell, who secured a famous victory through Emmanuel Longelo's late winner. Dundee United beat Dundee 3-0 in the Tayside derby.
James Tavernier will leave Rangers at the end of the season after 11 years at Ibrox. The 34-year-old captain, who has been club captain since 2018, announced his departure on Instagram, calling it a huge part of his and his family's life. Second-placed Rangers are in a three-way fight for the Scottish Premiership title with five games remaining.
