Summary

  • Five games on Saturday, including St Johnstone v Rangers (12:30 BST)

  • Hearts host Hibs in Edinburgh derby on Sunday (12:00)

  • Full card in the lower leagues

  1. Postpublished at 12:43 British Summer Time 10 September 2021

    Right, where to go next?

    I'll let you decide while I batter into a sausage roll. You've got five minutes.

    Thumbs up to hear from Dundee boss James McPake, or thumbs down for David Martindale at Livingston.

  2. 'He's Finnish, isn't he?'published at 12:37 British Summer Time 10 September 2021

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  3. Hedges 'couple weeks away' from return - Glasspublished at 12:27 British Summer Time 10 September 2021

    Motherwell v Aberdeen (Sat, 15:00)

    Tyrone Smith
    BBC Sport Scotland

    Aberdeen manager Glass also provided an update on winger Ryan Hedges.

    "Ryan's roughly a couple of weeks away," Glass adds. "But he won't be rushed back.

    "He is valuable to us as a player because he offers us a lot and we are looking forward to getting him back on the pitch."

    Ryan HedgesImage source, SNS
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    Welsh attacker Hedges has been out of the Dons last four games, which they have failed to win

  4. Glass hails Aberdeen squad strengthpublished at 12:17 British Summer Time 10 September 2021

    Motherwell v Aberdeen (Sat, 15:00)

    Tyrone Smith
    BBC Sport Scotland

    Aberdeen go to Motherwell tomorrow looking to end a five-game winless run.

    Dons boss Stephen Glass confirmed new centre-back David Bates will be available, and he believes his squad is in better shape now than it was at the start of the season.

    "There is no doubt this group of players is stronger than when we went into the transfer window," Glass says.

    "We have got competition right across the board. If players are not playing well it might be a little while until your opportunity comes back, you can actually sense it in the training.

    "The players are trying to be better everyday and it is up to us to mould that into a team that can win games."

    David BatesImage source, SNS
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    Scotland international & ex-Rangers defender Bates signed from Hamburg at the end of last month

  5. Let's hear from this man...published at 12:14 British Summer Time 10 September 2021

    Motherwell v Aberdeen (Sat, 15:00)

    Stephen GlassImage source, SNS
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    Stephen Glass' Aberdeen travel to Fir Park tomorrow

  6. Right on cue...published at 12:06 British Summer Time 10 September 2021

    St Mirren v Dundee Utd (Sat, 15:00)

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  7. Siegrist expected to return earlypublished at 11:57 British Summer Time 10 September 2021

    St Mirren v Dundee Utd (Sat. 15:00)

    United manager Courts also confirmed goalkeeper Ben Siegrist is likely to return from a knee injury earlier than expected.

    "Ben is probably going to be in a position where he will be clear to do full training next week," he added.

    "We are trying to protect him [in training] but if he comes through that then we expect to have him in full training next week."

    SiegristImage source, SNS
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    United's first-choice keeper has missed their last two games

  8. Courts 'optimistic' about potential Niskanen debutpublished at 11:48 British Summer Time 10 September 2021

    St Mirren v Dundee Utd (Sat, 15:00)

    St Mirren's opponents Dundee United are hoping they can give a debut to new signing Ilmari Niskanen tomorrow, who signed from Bundesliga 2 side FC Ingolstadt 04 last month.

    Tannadice boss Tam Courts says "there is a chance" the 23-year-old Finnish forward will have his international clearance sorted in time.

    “I feel pretty optimistic just now," Courts says. "But there is maybe a hurdle or two to overcome.

    "We are trying to pull out all the stops to have him available as quickly as we can."

    Ilmari NiskanenImage source, Getty Images
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    Courts is hopeful Niskanen can play a part in Paisley tomorrow

  9. Scottish fans group 'concerned' about vaccine passportspublished at 11:40 British Summer Time 10 September 2021

    On the topic of vaccine passports, our man Thomas Duncan found out a Scottish fans group is "concerned" it will exclude some supporters from games.

    MSPs have approved plans requiring fans to prove they are double-jabbed before attending matches hosting more than 10,000 people.

    The rules will come into force from 1 October.

    Click here to have a read. Well worth it.

    Matches at Ibrox, Celtic Park and Hampden are among those for which fans will have to be fully vaccinatedImage source, SNS
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    Matches at Ibrox, Celtic Park and Hampden are among those for which fans will have to be fully vaccinated

  10. Vaccine passports 'not very democratic' - Goodwinpublished at 11:32 British Summer Time 10 September 2021

    St Mirren v Dundee Utd (Sat, 15:00)

    David Currie
    BBC Sport Scotland

    St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin says midfielder Jamie McGrath’s collapsed deadline day move to Hibs may turn out to be a blessing in disguise for the player.

    "Jamie’s stock can only continue to rise," Goodwin says. "Three or four other big clubs might come in for him."

    Jamie McGrathImage source, SNS
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    McGrath's proposed move to Hibs fell short of the transfer deadline

    Goodwin also speaking out against the plans to introduce vaccine passports.

    The former Buddies captain says it's "not very democratic" and people have the right to a choice.

    He also urged clubs and football authorities to oppose the government plan.

  11. Next up, Paisley...published at 11:24 British Summer Time 10 September 2021

    St Mirren v Dundee Utd (Sat, 15:00)

    St Mirren ParkImage source, SNS
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    From the Perth Saints to the Paisley Saints, let's hear from St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin...

  12. What now for St Johnstone?published at 11:17 British Summer Time 10 September 2021

    St Johnstone v Rangers (Sat, 12:30)

    With the Saints still searching for their first win of the season and dealing with two big losses to the squad, my colleague Martin Watt looks at how St Johnstone can as they bid to live up to last season.

    You can read the feature in full by clicking here.

    St Johnstone celebrate with Scottish CupImage source, SNS
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    Ali McCann (left) & Jason Kerr (right) were mainstays as St Johnstone won both domestic cups last season

  13. 'MacPherson injury a bit of a blow' - Davidsonpublished at 11:07 British Summer Time 10 September 2021

    St Johnstone v Rangers (Sat, 12:30)

    The Perth side brought in three loan signings in the form of St Mirren midfielder Cammy MacPherson, Brighton defender Lars Dendoncker and Bolton's Ali Crawford.

    However, MacPherson looks set for a spell on the sidelines after he "popped his shoulder" in a reserve game.

    Cammy MacPhersonImage source, SNS
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    Midfielder MacPherson will have to wait to make his St Johnstone debut

    "I was delighted to get Cammy," Davidson adds. "It's a bit of a blow for us, but again there are other players who can take his place.

    "Hopefully there is not too much damage which can limit the time he is out because with Craig Bryson being injured as well, he is a really important signing for me."

    On a positive note, Davidson confirmed Finnish striker Eetu Vertainen “will be involved” against Rangers.

  14. 'It's up to the players to step forward' - Davidsonpublished at 10:57 British Summer Time 10 September 2021

    St Johnstone v Rangers (Sat, 12:30)

    Of course, this is the first league action since the transfer window closed and St Johnstone fans won't need any reminding of how their deadline day went.

    Both captain Jason Kerr and star midfielder Ali McCann departed the club and Saints boss Callum Davidson has urged his squad to step up and fill the void.

    Callum DavidsonImage source, SNS
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    Davidson's side welcome champions Rangers tomorrow still searching for their first league win

    "Ali and Jason were very important players for us," Davidson says. "But probably, strength and depth, we are a little bit stronger.

    “It is now up to players, there are two places up for grabs in the team so people really need to step forward and try to take that place, that’s the thing I am going to use with them.

    “They will have to perform to a level where Ali and Jason got to so it is up to them to go and do that."

  15. Our first stop...published at 10:52 British Summer Time 10 September 2021

    St Johnstone v Rangers (Sat, 12:30)

    McDiarmid ParkImage source, SNS
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    Let's kick things off properly at McDiarmid Park

  16. get involved

    Edinburgh derby predictions...published at 10:46 British Summer Time 10 September 2021

    Hearts v Hibernian (Sun, 12:00)

    Who do you feel is going to come out on top in Gorgie?

    Thumbs up for the home side Hearts, thumbs down for the visitors Hibs.

    If you are bold enough to make a more precise prediction, let us know at @BBCSportScot...

  17. 'You can't help being impressed by Hearts & Hibs'published at 10:39 British Summer Time 10 September 2021

    Hearts v Hibernian (Sun, 12:30)

    Former Hearts and Hibs midfielder Michael Stewart has been looking ahead to Sunday's mouth-watering Edinburgh derby at Tynecastle.

    The Sportscene pundit has been impressed by the sides early in the season, as both sit at the league summit with 10 points from four games.

    We'll hopefully hear from Robbie Neilson and Jack Ross later on.

  18. A reminder of the table...published at 10:34 British Summer Time 10 September 2021

    It's been a fortnight after all so, in case you've forgotten, here's a reminder of how it stands in the top flight.

    Just look at the top of that table. Both Hibs and Hearts on 10 points each after four games played and the pair go head to head on Sunday.

    That has got serious potential to be an epic at Tynecastle!

    Scot Prem tableImage source, BBC Sport
  19. Edinburgh derby concludes weekendpublished at 10:25 British Summer Time 10 September 2021

    Saturday's fixturesImage source, BBC Sport
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    Five games take place tomorrow, including Rangers' early trip to St Johnstone

    Sunday fixturesImage source, BBC Sport
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    A top-of-the-table Edinburgh derby closes the show on Sunday

  20. Gameweek five incoming...published at 10:19 British Summer Time 10 September 2021

    After a pretty successful international break in the end, the Scottish Premiership is back!

    It's gameweek five and there looks to be a couple of crackers on the card.

    We'll be building up to it all this Friday as we go around the grounds.

    Let's go!

    Boyce & NewellImage source, SNS
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    The first league meeting in over 18 months between Hearts & Hibs takes place this Sunday