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Talking points: O’Neill under pressure, Rangers eye top spot & Hibs’ new era

The Scottish Premiership is back after a three-week break, and that means so are a host of fascinating subplots across the top flight.

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 9:00 AM
Talking points: O’Neill under pressure, Rangers eye top spot & Hibs’ new era
Key Things to Know
  • The Scottish Premiership returns from a three-week break with key matches involving Celtic, Rangers, and Hibernian.
  • Martin O'Neill remains Celtic manager and seeks to end a three-game losing streak against Motherwell on Sunday.
  • Rangers can temporarily claim the top spot in the table with a Saturday victory over Kilmarnock.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Scottish Premiership returns from a three-week international break with several key storylines, including Celtic manager Martin O'Neill remaining in charge after considering his future. Celtic, who suffered three consecutive defeats before the break, will face Motherwell on Sunday. Meanwhile, Derek McInnes's Rangers aim to claim the top spot in the league table with a victory over Kilmarnock on Saturday.

Elsewhere, Hibernian will begin a new era under 35-year-old manager Marink Reedijk, the youngest boss in the top flight, as they travel to Dundee United. Additionally, Dundee manager Steven Pressley faces a severe injury crisis with at least seven starting players unavailable, including three sidelined with ACL injuries.

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