St Johnstone defied pre-match skepticism from pundit Kris Boyd to secure a dramatic 4-3 victory over Kilmarnock in their season opener. Simo Valakari's side came from behind twice in a seven-goal thriller, with Kai Fotheringham scoring the winner, showcasing their fighting spirit despite defensive concerns for Kilmarnock.
Hearts suffered a 2-1 defeat to Aberdeen in their Premiership opener after conceding two late goals, continuing a turbulent period for manager Wouter Vrancken. Elsewhere, Motherwell secured a 2-1 victory over Hibernian, St Johnstone edged Kilmarnock 4-3 in a seven-goal thriller, and St Mirren beat Falkirk 2-0.
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.
⚽ Updates from the 5.30pm BST kick-off at Tynecastle⚽ Live scores | Table | Read Football Daily | Mail John2 min: Paul Simpson gets in touch: “Back in 64-65 my old man tells me he was at the game against Kilmarnock with his dad and 50000 others (possibly exaggerated). Hearts lost 2-0 and Kilmarnock won the league on goal average, by about 0.04 of a goal. In 85-86 we lived in Australia and woke up to the crushing disappointment of a 2-0 loss to Dundee after an unheard of unbeaten run which allowed Celtic to pip them on goal difference, by three goals. In that season I did see a game against Rangers, an absolute pasting as my 14 year old self remembers, 3-0 to Hearts. I would happily take something similar today, although a lucky draw wouldn’t upset me too much. Come on you Jambos.”1 min: Hearts get a throw in the Rangers half. Kingsley launches, only to be cleared. And Rangers escape on the counter to great boos. Diomande gets it eventually but can’t do anything with it. Continue reading...
