The Scottish FA's head of refereeing, Willie Collum, has validated Celtic's late penalty at Motherwell while criticizing the denial of a penalty to Hearts in their match against Motherwell, citing inconsistent VAR decisions.
Jens Askou leaves Motherwell to become head coach of Toulouse, having secured European football for the Scottish club. The 43-year-old Dane's departure follows a successful season, with Motherwell aiming to maintain their strong squad and financial footing.
Toulouse have made an approach for Motherwell manager Stephen Askou, who led the team to European football despite being reduced to ten men in their win over Hibs.
The Scottish Football Association condemns media and Hearts manager Derek McInnes for contributing to a hostile environment after referee John Beaton and his family required police protection following controversial Premiership matches.
A controversial VAR decision in a Scottish football match between Celtic and Motherwell sparks widespread criticism, highlighting the system's flaws and its detrimental impact on the fan experience, with calls for its removal.
Celtic's Kelechi Iheanacho scores a controversial penalty with the last kick of the game to secure a 3-2 win at Motherwell, sending the Scottish Premiership title race to a final-day showdown against leaders Heart of Midlothian.
A penalty award against Motherwell keeps Celtic's Scottish Premiership title hopes alive ahead of a final-day match against Hearts.
Celtic is poised to retain the Scottish Premiership title with a win against Hearts after a penalty award against Motherwell, available in the UK.
Hearts' Scottish Premiership title hopes were dramatically altered by a late penalty awarded to Celtic in their match against Motherwell, leaving Hearts needing a point against Celtic on the final day to win the league.
Celtic defeated Motherwell 3-2 with a late penalty, while Hearts beat Falkirk 3-0, setting up a title-deciding final matchday in the Scottish Premiership.
Hearts can clinch the Scottish Premiership title with a win over Falkirk and a Celtic loss to Motherwell, marking a potential first title since 1960, despite Celtic's five-game winning streak under Martin O'Neill.
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 news from the 12pm BST kick-off⚽ Live scores | Motherwell 1-1 Hearts | And email Billy2 min: A couple of nervy early touches from both teams give way to some controlled Celtic possession around the halfway line until Moore forces Johnston to run it out of play.“We’ll fight it out until the end,” reads a banner among the Green Brigade in the north curve of Celtic Park. You’ll never walk alone rings out. Continue reading...
⚽ Scottish Premiership news from the 12pm BST kick-off⚽ Live scores | Motherwell 1-1 Hearts | And email BillyHello and welcome. The door is ajar in the Scottish Premiership title race. After Hearts’ draw with Motherwell last night, Celtic know that if they win their final three fixtures – starting with the Old Firm today – then they will be champions (bear in mind they host Hearts on the final day next weekend). Rangers also turn up at Parkhead this lunchtime with a spring in their step, with their faint hopes of the title still alive, not to mention the opportunity to set fire to Celtic’s bid.I’ll bring you buildup and team news before kick-off at noon (BST), then minute-by-minute updates from this, perhaps the, decisive match in the Premiership season. I’d love to hear your thoughts via email, whether you’re Celtic, Rangers, Hearts or a neutral. Continue reading...
Hearts' mentality monsters dig deep for a point in a frenetic game at Motherwell that sums up this Scottish Premiership title race for the ages.
Jens Berthel Askou’s Motherwell could determine the destination of the Scottish top-flight title - but who is the man behind the Fir Park revolution?
Hearts could win a first top-flight title since 1960 on Wednesday - but there is plenty of football to be played before then. Here is what to expect in the Scottish Premiership.
Rangers' Scottish Premiership title challenge has been undone by two damaging defeats by Motherwell and Hearts. What now for Danny Rohl and his players?
Defeat by Motherwell means Rangers' next game away to Hearts is win or bust for Danny Rohl's side, writes Kheredine Idessane.
Rangers are four points behind league leaders Hearts after a 3-2 home defeat by Motherwell, leaving their Scottish Premiership title hopes hanging by a thread. Manager Danny Rohl has vowed to show a reaction in the upcoming bank holiday Monday clash at Tynecastle, where Hearts are unbeaten at home this season. A win for the leaders would effectively eliminate Rangers from the title race, while also putting pressure on Celtic.
Hearts boosted their Scottish Premiership title hopes after Blair Spittal’s 86th-minute winner earned a dramatic derby victory over nine-man Hibernian, putting Derek McInnes’ side three points clear after Rangers lost at home to Motherwell.Hibs took an early lead at Easter Road, with Martin Boyle striking after just seven minutes – but seven minutes later, the game changed as goalkeeper Raphael Sallinger was sent off for handling the ball outside his penalty area.Ewan Murray’s match report will 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.
