Scottish Football Podcast - Rangers Eye the Summit as Celtic Face a Fir Park Test: It's a Big Weekend in the SPFL

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Can Rangers extend their impressive run and pile the pressure on Celtic by moving to the top of the Premiership? Martin Dowden, Ewan Murray and Scott Allan assess why Derek McInnes' side have turned their season around and what to expect against Kilmarnock.

There's also a first look at Marink Reedijk's Hibernian as he takes charge at Dundee United. Can a new manager spark an instant revival at Easter Road? And with Celtic travelling to Motherwell after a difficult spell, is this a must-win match for Martin O'Neill's side?

Plus discussion on Hearts, Dundee's injury problems, Aberdeen's progress and the key fixtures across the Scottish Premiership weekend.

00:01:58 — Was the international break too long?

00:04:17 — Rangers' chance to go top against Kilmarnock

00:07:44 — What's behind Rangers' resurgence?

00:10:45 — Marink Reedijk first game as Hibs boss

00:15:04 — Hearts v St Mirren: a crucial run begins

00:17:47 — Falkirk v Dundee

00:19:11 — Celtic's trip to Motherwell

00:20:31 — Can Jota spark a Celtic revival?

00:23:58 — Aberdeen v St Johnstone

00:25:16 — Could St Johnstone cause an upset?

Published on Friday, 9th October 2026.

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