1. goal

    GOAL - CELTIC 1-0 Heartspublished at 15:30 British Summer Time 25 August 2019

    Bayo 29 mins

    Vakoun Bayo marks his first Celtic start with a goal, forcing the ball home from James Forrest's looped left-wing cross. It wasn't particularly pretty but it's priceless for the Ivorian, who outmuscled Christophe Berra to apply the final touch.

    Celtic goal
  2. Better from Bayopublished at 15:27 British Summer Time 25 August 2019

    Celtic 0-0 Hearts

    After a tepid opening from the champions, they're beginning to warm to their task. They force four corners in quick succession and Vakoun Bayo has a far-post header clawed behind by Hearts keeper Joel Pereira.

  3. Celtic lacking fluencypublished at 15:23 British Summer Time 25 August 2019

    Celtic 0-0 Hearts

    Kris Ajer slides with a vital intervention just outside Celtic's box to deny Jake Mulraney a clear run at goal. And a swift Celtic break then sees Ryan Christie feed a lovely pass to Vakoun Bayo, who fails to control and the ball drifts away. The hosts lacking fluency and flow so far.

  4. Hearts' Smith off injuredpublished at 15:19 British Summer Time 25 August 2019

    Celtic 0-0 Hearts

    A blow for Hearts as experienced right-back Michael Smith goes down injured before trooping off in dejection. Young Jamie Brandon is on in his place.

  5. 'Irving has loads to offer'published at 15:15 British Summer Time 25 August 2019

    Celtic 0-0 Hearts

    Neil McCann
    Former Scotland and Rangers winger on BBC Sportsound

    Quote Message

    I think Andy Irving a super young talent. He’s got loads and loads to offer. But if you’re playing in that central position you have to make challenges.

  6. Celtic in ascendancypublished at 15:13 British Summer Time 25 August 2019

    Celtic 0-0 Hearts

    Callum McGregor links well with Boli Bolingoli on the left and slides an inviting ball across the face of Hearts' goal. It's begging for a taker but Hearts skipper Christophe Berra uses his experience to shepherd the ball to safety.

  7. 'Hearts keeping it tight'published at 15:08 British Summer Time 25 August 2019

    Celtic 0-0 Hearts

    Pat Bonner
    Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound

    Quote Message

    Hearts keeping their shape and making sure they don't make any silly mistakes defensively in the early stages.

  8. Forrest winging itpublished at 15:06 British Summer Time 25 August 2019

    Celtic 0-0 Hearts

    There's an unfamiliar look about the Celtic line-up this afternoon as Neil Lennon plans ahead for Thursday's Europa League play-off second leg away to AIK of Sweden. James Forrest is on the left instead of his usual right-wing berth, but looking lively early on as the hosts try to find an opening.

  9. KICK-OFFpublished at 15:01 British Summer Time 25 August 2019

    Celtic 0-0 Hearts

    And we're now under way at Celtic Park for part two of the Scottish Premiership's Super Sunday.

  10. Bayo out to impresspublished at 15:00 British Summer Time 25 August 2019

    Celtic v Hearts (15:00)

    A rare sighting of Vakoun Bayo for Celtic fans this afternoon. The striker cost £2million from Dunajska Streda in January, but today is his first start and with Leigh Griffiths and Odsonne Edouard as competition up front, he needs to impress.

  11. Hearts form 'not good enough'published at 14:57 British Summer Time 25 August 2019

    Celtic v Hearts (15:00)

    Tom English
    BBC Scotland's chief sports writer

    Quote Message

    Hearts have not won in nine league games. That is not good enough. Craig Levein has this extraordinary passion and love for the club, but that has to transfer into more encouraging performances and victories or the fans who are on his case now will only rise in number.

  12. Budge backing Leveinpublished at 14:53 British Summer Time 25 August 2019

    Celtic v Hearts (15:00)

    In a sitdown with BBC Scotland this week, Hearts owner Ann Budge backed Craig Levein as both manager and director of football following recent criticism from some fans.

    Budge said: "There's a pile of supporters who don't agree with me on this, but I think he's done a really good job in terms of what I asked him do.

    "Now he's doing the manager's job, but in terms of everything else that he's built, we have an infrastructure on the football side that I think is second to none. That is really good for moving forward."

  13. Gerrard joy at 'outstanding' winnerpublished at 14:50 British Summer Time 25 August 2019

    FT: St Mirren 0-1 Rangers

    Speaking to Rangers TV after his team's victory in Paisley, Rangers manager Steven Gerrard savoured the quality of Borna Barisic's winning strike.

    Gerrard said: “I thought it was an outstanding set-piece. The technique and quality. I’ve seen it in training quite a few times and it’s very nice to see it in a game to get his team-mates three important points.

    “The players in the main were very good. We faced the challenge, we tried to probe and tried to make things happen.

    “I would have liked a little bit more quality in the final third but if you can’t do it in general play you need people to step up and produce magic and that’s what Borna did.

    “I’m delighted with three points. It’s three wins from three, and it sets us up for a big week."

  14. Lennon protecting Gordon for Europa Leaguepublished at 14:45 British Summer Time 25 August 2019

    Celtic v Hearts (15:00)

    Celtic manager Neil Lennon on his reasons for giving goalkeeper Fraser Forster a debut today in place of Craig Gordon.

    He tells BBC Sportsound: "We have to bear in mind Fraser’s not registered for the Europa League so if Craig were to play and get injured then we’d have nobody. So that’s in our thinking as well. Get Fraser up to speed and let Craig play Thursday night.

    "It gives me three superb goalkeepers and that’s a great potion to be in. Goalkeepers are a very important position and we’ve bolstered that."

    Fraser FrosterImage source, SNS
    Image caption,

    Forster starts in goal for Celtic after returning to the club on loan

  15. Hearts need to 'be brave' - Leveinpublished at 14:42 British Summer Time 25 August 2019

    Celtic v Hearts (15:00)

    Hearts manager Craig Levein tells BBC Sportsound: "What am I expecting from Celtic? Pretty much what they did on Thursday. Obviously their two league games have gone very well and we’re well aware of the threats that they have going forward.

    "We’ll need to defend well today. We have to stand up to them, be brave, play high and compete.

    "And the last couple of times we’ve faced them we’ve played well, we just haven’t managed to take anything form either match. So see if we can go one step forwards and get some points today."

    Craig LeveinImage source, sn
    Image caption,

    Craig Levein wants his Hearts team to 'be brave' at Celtic Park

  16. 'We all need to do our bit'published at 14:38 British Summer Time 25 August 2019

    Celtic v Hearts (15:00)

    Hearts owner Ann Budge spoke to BBC Scotland about combating anti-social behaviour at football matches.

    Media caption,

    Closing sections helped Hearts tackle fan misbehaviour - Budge

  17. Rangers set up for 'huge week'published at 14:34 British Summer Time 25 August 2019

    FT: St Mirren 0-1 Rangers

    James McFadden
    Former Scotland forward on BBC Radio Scotland

    Quote Message

    If you're going to challenge for titles, you have to win games where you don't create many chances and teams sit in against you. Rangers did that today and have such a big squad they have different types of players to rely on. The win sets them up nicely for a huge week.

  18. Goodwin 'frustrated' after defeatpublished at 14:30 British Summer Time 25 August 2019

    FT: St Mirren 0-1 Rangers

    St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin on his side's penalty claim: "I thought at the time Helander slipped and brought down Obika but I haven't had the time to see it back.

    "I'm frustrated. It took a moment of brilliance for Rangers to eventually break us down. I felt the longer the game went on it was going to be a free-kick or penalty that was going to win it, because our back four and the midfield two in front of them were excellent.

    "We allowed them to go out wide and put crosses in the box, so the game-plan was working perfectly."

  19. 'I'm glad Whelan's available' - Leveinpublished at 14:28 British Summer Time 25 August 2019

    Celtic v Hearts (15:00)

    Hearts manager Craig Levein tells BBC Sportsound: "I'm glad Glenn's available for today and not concerned how long he will last.

    "He might make the 90 minutes. He's a fit boy anyway and been training with us for a couple of weeks now. He had 90 minutes for the reserves on Tuesday. He's an experienced player, he'll know how himself when his legs have gone."

  20. Player Raterpublished at 14:26 British Summer Time 25 August 2019

    FT: St Mirren 0-1 Rangers

    Who was your man of the match?

    You can access it HERE

    St Mirren Rangers player rater