Football

Rangers vs Ross County LIVE: All the build-up ahead of the Premiership clash at Ibrox

Mark Warburton looking to ease the pressure on himself and get back to winning ways.

Rangers FCIf Rangers don't win against Ross County today then Mark Warburton must walk - Fans have their say

Gers blogger Jonny McFarlane spoke to supporters before their clash with the Staggies and they reckon time is running out for the Englishman.

Hearts FCMotherwell 0 Hearts 3 as Jambos win again after controversial red card

Ian Cathro's men continued their recent good run as Alex Tziolis and Esmael Goncalves got their first Hearts goals against a 10-man Motherwell side.

Scottish PremiershipThe stats behind Scottish football's wing wizards - Who would you have in your side?

We've crunched the numbers to see how James Forrest, Barrie McKay, Jamie Walker and Jonny Hayes have fared so far this season.

Celtic FCRonny Deila insists he's not jealous of Brendan Rodgers' success at Celtic

Deila is preparing for his first season in charge of homeland side Valarenga after quitting the Hoops in the summer.

Celtic FCCeltic No.2 Chris Davies hails 'spirited' St Johnstone ahead of trip to McDiarmid Park

The Hoops are unbeaten in 28 domestic games since the start of the season and have won their last 18 Premiership matches.

Rangers FCChris Sutton: Are Rangers just a development club for the likes of Bournemouth now?

Ibrox is a land of broken promises with an absentee landlord, while the manager is too concerned with looking after Emerson Hyndman's parent club.

Football Match ReportsChelsea 3-1 Arsenal: Blues open up 12-point gap at top of the Premier League - 5 things we learned

Marcos Alonso scored the opening goal after 13 minutes before Eden Hazard doubled the lead with a sensational solo effort and Cesc Fabregas added a third late on

Dundee United FCRolling with the punches: Gordon Young turned to boxing after Dundee United axe but bruising time is over as California beckons

The former Tannadice number two helped fashion quiet revolution at East Fife after months in wilderness, but now he's swapping Bayview for a view of San Francisco Bay.

Manchester United FCManchester United boss Jose Mourinho says some of his players are not mentally strong enough

The Red Devils boss has been critical of Anthony Martial , Luke Shaw and Chris Smalling this season, and said some of his squad had been too “protected” under previous regimes.

Celtic FCCeltic No2 Chris Davies sends out warning to rivals: We might be unbeaten in 28 but we've only just got started

Davies says Brendan Rodgers' side are still determined to improve on all aspects of their play despite being 25 points clear of their nearest challengers.

Hearts FCWing King: Hearts ace Jamie Walker will play for Scotland and is better than Barrie McKay and James Forrest, says Ian Cathro

Cathro insists the hero of Wednesday night's 4-1 rout of Rangers is destined for a top career in England and with the national team.

Rangers FCJames Tavernier admits Rangers guilty of thinking top tier 'would be easier than this' after they KO'd Celtic in cup

Tavernier was blunt in the aftermath of Wednesday's 4-1 defeat at Hearts and says Mark Warburton's troops have to work harder to cut the gap.

Motherwell FCStephen Pearson ended medal drought in India but is happy to return home for another trip to the Well

The former Scotland midfielder is looking forward to running out once more at Fir Park after title glory with Atletico de Kolkata in the Indian Super League.

Aberdeen FCAberdeen target new deal for Jonny Hayes as Derek McInnes looks for Dons to leapfrog Rangers into second

The Aberdeen boss hopes to tie down star man Hayes just days after thinking he was on his way to Cardiff.

Rangers FCRangers boss Mark Warburton can't use the financial clout of Celtic when it suits ... it works both ways

Watch our top team discuss the fallout from the midweek Scottish Premiership fixtures and look ahead to this weekend's action.

Rangers FCMark Warburton has Rangers on the right track and should stay as manager long term, says Jorg Albertz

Albertz reckons the embattled Ibrox boss IS the right man to take Rangers forward as pressure builds after Wednesday's Tynecastle rout.

Neil LennonHairdryer no more: Neil Lennon admits he toned down dressing room rants at Hibs over concerns he was SCARING players

Lennon delivers a damning indictment on modern day players who he says are soft and overcoached.

Cristiano Ronaldo'Hijos de Puta' ... Cristiano Ronaldo's goals and gongs don't matter to Bernabeu boo-boys as star goes to war with fickle fans

CR7 spat out furious riposte after he was targeted by Real Madrid fans - and not for the first time this season, writes Graham Hunter.

Craig GordonConte no: Chelsea boss reveals Celtic sent EPL giants packing as soon as they tried to sign Craig Gordon

Antonio Conte admits the Stamford Bridge club got short shrift from Parkhead in their bid to lure Scotland keeper south.

Dundee United FCDundee United chief Stephen Thompson slammed as fans' liaison group is hit by resignation in row over finances

The Federation of Dundee United Supporters’ Club, which represents 27 fans' groups, says it has tried and failed four times to speak with Thompson over his plans for the Tannadice club.

Rangers FCJames Tavernier insists Rangers are no soft touches and Tynecastle trouncing was just another learning curve

Defender refuses to accept his side can't deal with playing away from Ibrox and believes they will go all out to bounce straight back against Ross County.

Rangers FCRangers end game is fast approaching for Mark Warburton after recruitment drive leaves him out of gas - Gary Ralston

Gary Ralston assesses the Rangers manager's current plight and looks at the reasons why the Ibrox board may be starting to lose faith in their man.

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Transfer News

Aston Villa FCI told the truth about my gates being stuck but I never said I’d miss training: Ross McCormack opens up on THAT row

The on-loan Nottingham Forest striker can’t wait to get started at the City Ground after hellish season.

Moussa DembeleChelsea to return for Celtic ace Moussa Dembele in £100m summer signing spree

Dembele is the number one target for Blues boss Antonio Conte who is set to splash out on the Frenchman, Alvaro Morata and Virgil van Dijk when the next transfer window opens.

Celtic FCCeltic star Erik Sviatchenko shrugged off deadline day interest from EPL big guns to continue love affair with Hoops

English champions Leicester, Burnley, Swansea and Southampton made late enquiries for the defender while the Hoops also held off late interest in Jozo Simunovic from Torino.

Scottish PremiershipHas the January transfer window improved your team?

Celtic, Rangers and the rest of the Scottish Premiership were all looking to strengthen and we look at how they have recruited.

Jordan RhodesJordan Rhodes has £10m deadline day move to Sheffield Wednesday approved

The Scotland striker has signed a four-year deal at Hillsborough but the deal has now been ratified by official.

Premiership

Scottish PremiershipRangers 0 Ross County 0 live score and goal updates from the Premiership clash at Ibrox

Mark Warburton looking to ease the pressure on himself and get back to winning ways.

Scottish PremiershipThe stats behind Scottish football's wing wizards - Who would you have in your side?

We've crunched the numbers to see how James Forrest, Barrie McKay, Jamie Walker and Jonny Hayes have fared so far this season.

Hamilton Academical FCMartin Canning: Hamilton's win over Inverness was great, but it should have been the fourth or fifth win like that this season

Accies boss Canning says his side got some breaks against the Highlanders that they haven't previously enjoyed.

Celtic FCCeltic No2 Chris Davies sends out warning to rivals: We might be unbeaten in 28 but we've only just got started

Davies says Brendan Rodgers' side are still determined to improve on all aspects of their play despite being 25 points clear of their nearest challengers.

Rangers FCJames Tavernier admits Rangers guilty of thinking top tier 'would be easier than this' after they KO'd Celtic in cup

Tavernier was blunt in the aftermath of Wednesday's 4-1 defeat at Hearts and says Mark Warburton's troops have to work harder to cut the gap.

Championship

Rangers FCLive football on TV: What channel is showing Chelsea v Arsenal?

Your ultimate TV guide for all this week’s football – from the Scottish Premiership to Serie A.

Hibernian FCHibs boss Neil Lennon has revealed just how close Anthony Stokes was to Easter Road return

The deal failed to get over the line and the striker will remain at Blackburn.

Scottish Professional Football LeagueScottish Premiership to enjoy winter break next season but Championship teams to miss out again

The SPFL released the key dates for the 2017/18 season and chief executive Neil Doncaster confirmed Scotland's second tier will not reap the benefits of the shutdown due to the feedback from clubs.

Dundee United FCDundee United in line for windfall as Hull City accept £10m Burnley bid for Andrew Robertson

Robertson looks set to follow Robert Snodgrass out the door at Hull - and it could lead to a million pound payday for United.

Hibernian FCHibs star John McGinn says he feels TEN years younger after going under the knife

The Scotland international has recovered from an ankle op to become the driving force in the Hibees' promotion push.

Scottish Cup

Celtic FCCeltic fans' favourite Kieran Tierney says supporting local pub team and playing Playstation stops stardom going to his head

Manchester United and Sunderland have both been linked with the flying 19-year-old but he admits he's loving every minute of playing for his boyhood heroes.

Stirling Albion FCStirling Albion boss embarrassed by manner of cup tie exit at hands of Clyde

The Binos are looking to bounce back against Montrose tomorrow (Saturday).

Hamilton Academical FCAccies were brilliant against Inverness, but we need to be just as good against Kilmarnock on Saturday, says goal hero Grant Gillespie

The midfielder grabbed a rare goal in the 3-0 win over Inverness, and hopes it gets Hamilton's campaign going.

Kilmarnock FCKillie boss Lee Clark: County win was best of the season...but we can't rest on laurels

The Rugby Park side take on Hamilton Accies this Saturday at New Douglas Park.

East Ayrshire CouncilHeartfelt tributes paid to former East Ayrshire Provost Robert Stirling who has died

Labour man Bobby was the first ever provost of East Ayshire back in 1996, and served as a councillor in Kilmarnock for 28 years.

Scotland

Hearts FCHearts ace Jamie Walker will play for Scotland and is better than Barrie McKay and James Forrest, says Ian Cathro

Cathro insists the hero of Wednesday night's 4-1 rout of Rangers is destined for a top career in England and with the national team.

Celtic FCCeltic star Leigh Griffiths has never given me any problems but club managers make different demands

Scotland boss admits he has no idea what is going on with the out-of-favour Hoops striker as he gives an insight into his time in the managerial hotseat at Celtic Park.

Scotland football teamCeltic skipper Scott Brown set to be named in Scotland squad for World Cup showdown with Slovenia

Gordon Strachan confirms that the Hoops midfielder will be selected and insists that everyone is up for crucial clash and ready to attempt to keep our World Cup hopes alive.

Aston Villa FCI told the truth about my gates being stuck but I never said I’d miss training: Ross McCormack opens up on THAT row

The on-loan Nottingham Forest striker can’t wait to get started at the City Ground after hellish season.

Motherwell FCMotherwell boss Mark McGhee can help me become a star for Scotland says Zak Jules

Reading youngster insists Scotland No2 can push him to toughen him up and improve his game as he sets out to achieve dream full international call-up.

English Football

English Premier LeagueChelsea vs Arsenal live score and goal updates from Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge

Join us for all the action from Stamford Bridge where Antonio Conte's side take on Arsene Wenger's

English Premier LeagueRevealed: The Scotland international clocked as English Premier League's third fastest player

Our colleagues at the Mirror have crunched the numbers this season to find out the five fastest players at each EPL club - but which Scotland star has raced into third?

Rangers FCJames Tavernier insists Rangers are no soft touches and Tynecastle trouncing was just another learning curve

Defender refuses to accept his side can't deal with playing away from Ibrox and believes they will go all out to bounce straight back against Ross County.

Rangers FCRangers will help Emerson Hyndman become an English Premier League star, says Eddie Howe

Bournemouth boss believes loan switch to Ibrox and working under Mark Warburton can prepare the American youngster for life in the EPL.

Rangers FCLive football on TV: What channel is showing Chelsea v Arsenal?

Your ultimate TV guide for all this week’s football – from the Scottish Premiership to Serie A.

Football Show

Daily Record Football ShowCeltic and Rangers plus Hearts and Aberdeen transfer latest – watch our top team

Will Brendan Rodgers sign a big-name star in this window and can mark Mark Warburton identify the players needed to sort his squad? All the big questions answered right here.

Daily Record Football ShowAberdeen won’t finish second but Celtic could go unbeaten – watch our top team’s Premiership shakedown

Rangers will finish runners-up according to our writers as they look back at a weekend of action and look ahead to the Hogmanay showdown at Ibrox.

Daily Record Football ShowRangers are out the title race but they must make themselves a strong second force - watch our top team

Euan McLean is joined by Gary Ralston and Gordon Waddell as they discuss the big talking points ahead of an action-packed Scottish Premiership weekend.

Daily Record Football ShowRangers will prove too strong for Aberdeen and Hearts in the race for second in Premiership - watch our top team

Euan McLean was joined by Tony Haggerty and Gavin Berry as the trio discussed Mark Warburton's men defeating the Dons, Mark McGhee's red mist against Celtic, as well as Ian Cathro on the verge of the Hearts job.

Daily Record Football ShowCeltic Park under the lights in front of 60,000 fans? Anything can happen! Watch our top team ahead of Champions League showdown

Barcelona can be brought down once again argues Keith Jackson, Craig Swan and Gavin Berry.

Record FC

Record FC HeartsIan Cathro's Hearts revolution has arrived and it is set to be brutal and uncompromising in its execution

Our Tynecastle blogger Eddie Nisbet allows himself a smug smile after the hammering of Rangers.

Record FC HibernianHibs had a disappointing transfer window but thankfully Dundee United were in the same boat

Blogger Jamie Montgomery was left a bit frustrated as Neil Lennon failed to add to his squad for the business end of the season but thankful their biggest rivals were the same.

Robbie NeilsonIf Hearts lose to Hibs some fans will never forgive Ian Cathro

Our Tynecastle blogger Eddie Nisbet still a believer in the head coach but fears a section of support won’t if they suffer Cup exit to great rivals.

Record FC AberdeenRyan Christie might hate Aberdeen but I don’t care – only that he does his best for the Dons

Our Pittdorie blogger gives his verdict on Celtic star’s embarrassing tweet.

Record FC Dundee UnitedDundee United faced the harsh reality that they're miles away from Premiership with Scottish Cup doing in Dingwall

Record FC blogger Derek Keilloh reckons United frailties were not covered by the fog in Dingwall as the Terrors shipped six goals against Premiership opposition.

Scottish PremiershipRangers 0 Ross County 0 live score and goal updates from the Premiership clash at Ibrox

Mark Warburton looking to ease the pressure on himself and get back to winning ways.

Scottish PremiershipThe stats behind Scottish football's wing wizards - Who would you have in your side?

We've crunched the numbers to see how James Forrest, Barrie McKay, Jamie Walker and Jonny Hayes have fared so far this season.

Celtic FCRonny Deila insists he's not jealous of Brendan Rodgers' success at Celtic

Deila is preparing for his first season in charge of homeland side Valarenga after quitting the Hoops in the summer.

Rangers FCJames Tavernier admits Rangers guilty of thinking top tier 'would be easier than this' after they KO'd Celtic in cup

Tavernier was blunt in the aftermath of Wednesday's 4-1 defeat at Hearts and says Mark Warburton's troops have to work harder to cut the gap.

English Premier LeagueRevealed: The Scotland international clocked as English Premier League's third fastest player

Our colleagues at the Mirror have crunched the numbers this season to find out the five fastest players at each EPL club - but which Scotland star has raced into third?

Scottish PremiershipRangers 0 Ross County 0 live score and goal updates from the Premiership clash at Ibrox

Mark Warburton looking to ease the pressure on himself and get back to winning ways.

Hearts FCMotherwell 0 Hearts 3 as Jambos win again after controversial red card

Ian Cathro's men continued their recent good run as Alex Tziolis and Esmael Goncalves got their first Hearts goals against a 10-man Motherwell side.

Rangers FCIf Rangers don't win against Ross County today then Mark Warburton must walk - Fans have their say

Gers blogger Jonny McFarlane spoke to supporters before their clash with the Staggies and they reckon time is running out for the Englishman.

West LothianLinlithgow Reds suffer whitewash in Borders

The Reds were beaten 34-0 by Hawick Harlequins

RugbyAll the best images from Scotland v Ireland

Dangerous drivingScottish man fails driving test in just five seconds by driving on the wrong side of the road

Craig Barraza took a '50/50 chance' after getting a mind blank while pulling out of the test centre – but got it horribly wrong.

Weird NewsWoman wakes up with a lot of regrets after mixing vodka and tattoo gun at party

Bodies were scrawled with each others names and postcodes - resulting in a hangover far from the ordinary

UK & WorldJedward's bitter rant about 'fake and idiotic' CBB housemates: "They couldn't even string two sentences together'

The pair took to Twitter at the ungodly hour of 7am in a very nasty rant about their housemates

EntertainmentAnd that's a wrap! Nicola McLean and Jessica Cunningham flash EVERYTHING at CBB after-party - as Jedward HUG Coleen Nolan

The relief was palpable on the finalists' faces as they partied the night away

EntertainmentJedward's dad 'fighting for life in hospital' but condition was kept secret from duo while in CBB house

The Irish duo's mum said John Grimes decided not to inform them because he didn't want it to jeopardise their chances of reaching the final

CourtsMan with 70 plants at Hamilton cannabis farm is jailed for two years

When officers visited the premises, he ran out the front door into the garden before jumping over a fence and running into a nearby field.

Police'I thought I was going to die': Teenager lucky to be alive after being glassed by champagne bottle thug

Megan Pointon was on a night out with pals when the yob hurled the bottle down nearby, leaving shards of glass embedded in her neck.

Scottish PremiershipRangers 0 Ross County 0 live score and goal updates from the Premiership clash at Ibrox

Mark Warburton looking to ease the pressure on himself and get back to winning ways.

Hearts FCMotherwell 0 Hearts 3 as Jambos win again after controversial red card

Ian Cathro's men continued their recent good run as Alex Tziolis and Esmael Goncalves got their first Hearts goals against a 10-man Motherwell side.

PaisleySix arrested in drugs and firearms swoop by police in Paisley

Four men and two women are due to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court after drugs arrest