Summary

  • FT: Hearts 0-0 Aberdeen

  • FT: Motherwell 2-0 Kilmarnock (Moult pen, Bowman)

  • FT: Rangers 4-1 Dundee (Morelos 2, Windass, Pena; El Bakhtaoui)

  • FT: Ross County 1-1 Partick Thistle (Schalk pen; Spittal)

  • FT: St Johnstone 1-1 Hibernian (O'Halloran; Paton og)

  • Celtic criticise SFA over Rangers EBT issue

  1. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 14:12 British Summer Time 9 September 2017

    @bbcsportscot & facebook.com/bbcsportscotland

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  2. Dons aim to continue good run - Derek McInnespublished at 14:10

    Hearts v Aberdeen (15:00 BST)

    "It will be unusual [playing at Murrayfield]. For me, it's about the game. We have to make sure we are focused on winning the game.

    "It's unique to take so many supporters to a game at Hearts where normally those tickets are at a premium

    "We want to make it a winning memory and continue the good run.

    "We're pleased with our start but we want to push on now.

    "Before the next international break we have four league games and a quarter-final to look forward to.

    "Craig [Levein] has a very good team and he'll be relishing the prospect of working that team because he has some good players.

    "Each game is a challenge. Whether it's a different stadium or a plastic pitch, the challenge is always with ourselves to make sure we are good enough to win the game."

    Aberdeen boss Derek McInnesImage source, sns
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    Derek McInnes is focused on securing an Aberdeen victory at Murrayfield

  3. LINE-UPS FROM DINGWALLpublished at 14:09 British Summer Time 9 September 2017

    Ross County v Partick Thistle (15:00)

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  4. Caixinha content with Rangers squadpublished at 14:04

    Rangers v Dundee (15:00)

    Pedro Caixinha wants two players fighting for every position in his Rangers side.

    The Ibrox manager said the addition of loan signing Declan John from Cardiff City will add "competitiveness" to his squad at left back.

    "I know I have cover, options and solutions in all the positions," Caixinha said. , external

    "I was only going to be disappointed with the transfer window if I didn't have cover in every position and I do."

    Caixinha has recruited 11 players over the summer in a major overhaul of the squad that finished third in the Premiership last season.

    Rangers manager Pedro CaixinhaImage source, Getty Images
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    Pedro Caixinha says he has cover in all the positions in his Rangers side

    Hearts resisted offers for attacking midfielder Jamie Walker and the Rangers boss insisted that he was not unhappy at missing out on the 24-year-old.

    "No I'm not disappointed - I'd only be disappointed if we didn't have cover in all the positions," Caixinha said.

  5. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 14:03 British Summer Time 9 September 2017

    @bbcsportscot & facebook.com/bcsportscotland

    Celtic's statement on the SFA's decision not to support a review into the Rangers EBT issue has provoked quite a debate on social media.

    Colm Kilbane: So exactly what do Rangers fans and the club want? Exactly what every club in Scotland wants. How can the SFA deny what every club and every fan in Scotland wants?

    Nick Thorburn: People seriously need move on and stop this witch hunt.

    Lewis Boyd: Rangers won the titles on the pitch fair and square

    Barry Kirk: All titles MUST be removed if anything to prove that the game in Scotland has still got some sense of moral responsibility towards the clubs and probably more importantly to the supporters.

  6. All smiles in the capitalpublished at 14:00

    Hearts v Aberdeen (15:00 BST)

    Hearts manager Craig Levein (right) and assistant boss Austin MacPheeImage source, SNS
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    Hearts manager Craig Levein (right) and assistant boss Austin MacPhee in relaxed mood at Murrayfield

  7. Capital appointment...published at 13:57 British Summer Time 9 September 2017

    Hearts v Aberdeen (15:00 BST)

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  8. 'We're coming to have a go' - Dundee bosspublished at 13:52 British Summer Time 9 September 2017

    Rangers v Dundee (15:00)

    Brian McLauchlin
    BBC Sport Scotland

    Neil McCann says his Dundee side go to Ibrox this afternoon without "fear" - and a determination to claim all three points.

    McCann says that, after the transfer window, he has the players with the ability to defeat Rangers.

    "We have experience, we have youth, we've got numbers," he said.

    "We have ideas on how we want to play, we will respect Rangers and that huge crowd but we're coming to have a go."

    Dundee boss Neil McCannImage source, SNS
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    Neil McCann says his Dundee side are relishing their trip to Ibrox

    As a former Rangers player, McCann believes he can use his experience to help his players claim something at Ibrox.

    "At times we'll be compact, we'll need to defend in numbers when we need to, but we're coming to have a go," he added.

  9. Levein seeks 'energy & passion' from Heartspublished at 13:49 British Summer Time 9 September 2017

    Hearts v Aberdeen (15:00 BST)

    "It's important that all of us realise that we need to keep our emotions under control, play with a focus and determination that enables us to win matches," says Craig Levein who is in his second spell as Hearts boss.

    "It's results initially, once you get results people want you to play well. I want to get to the point where people want us to play well.

    "At this minute in time, all the things that have happened since the start of pre-season training have been quite stressful for the players, you could imagine.

    Hearts manager Craig LeveinImage source, SNS
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    "I'm trying to calm everyone down and keep it simple"

    "I'm just trying to calm everybody down and keep it simple, and make sure that we play with an energy and drive and passion that our supporters want."

  10. 'Well 'stronger' after window - Robinsonpublished at 13:45 British Summer Time 9 September 2017

    Motherwell v Kilmarnock (15:00)

    "The boys are refreshed, ready to go again," says Motherwell boss Stephen Robinson.

    "We got the transfer window out of the way, which was good, so we're ready for the game.

    "To be honest I think we've got a stronger squad than before the window. I think Kilmarnock have been unlucky in a lot of games I've watched, a lot of the games they've played in and they're a good team with some very good technical players."

    The Steelmen brought in Liam Grimshaw and Peter Hartley on deadline day after selling Ben Heneghan.

    Motherwell boss Stephen RobinsonImage source, SNS
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    Stephen Robinson believes he has a stronger squad at his disposal

  11. Celtic accuse SFA over EBT issuepublished at 13:41 British Summer Time 9 September 2017

    Chris McLaughlin
    BBC Sport Scotland

    Celtic say the SFA's decision not to support a review into the Rangers EBT issue is "a failure in transparency, accountability and leadership".

    The SPFL called for a review after the Supreme Court found against the Ibrox club for its use of a tax scheme between 2001 and 2010.

    But in a letter to member clubs, the SFA said a review would be akin to "raking over the coals".

    Celtic and the SFA have released all correspondence, external on the matter.

    Read more here...

    Ibrox StadiumImage source, getty
  12. Celtic move top of Premiershippublished at 13:38 British Summer Time 9 September 2017

    Hamilton 1-4 Celtic

    We had a game last night and Celtic were ruthless in the first half as they demolished Hamilton.

    Will the champions still be top of the pile at close of play today? Aberdeen will need to keep up their 100% record to leapfrog them.

  13. Who's playing who?published at 13:33 British Summer Time 9 September 2017

    All five of our top-flight games get under way at the traditional kick off time of 3pm.

    Scottish Premiership fixturesImage source, BBC Sport
  14. The boys are back in town...published at 13:30

    Much as we love international football and the drama of World Cup qualifiers... the return of domestic football puts a spring in our collective step.

    Five, yes five Scottish Premiership games for us to enjoy this afternoon.

    Sitting comfortably? Excellent, let's get this extravaganza under way!

    Murrayfield StadiumImage source, SNS
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    Murrayfield Stadium, where Hearts host Aberdeen this afternoon