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

Radio Scotland , · 09 Oct 2026 , · 26 mins

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?