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Scot Prem returns! 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
Scot Prem returns! O’Neill under pressure, Rangers eye top spot & Hibs’ new era
Key Things to Know
  • The Scottish Premiership returns with Celtic visiting Motherwell, Rangers targeting top spot, and Hibernian launching Marink Reedijk's tenure.
  • Celtic manager Martin O'Neill aims to halt a three-match losing streak following public backing from chief executive Michael Nicholson.
  • Rangers enter their home clash against Kilmarnock on a six-game winning run across all competitions.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Scottish Premiership returns following a three-week international break with several major storylines across the top flight. Martin O'Neill's Celtic travel to Motherwell on Sunday looking to avoid a fourth consecutive loss across all competitions, while Derek McInnes's in-form Rangers host Kilmarnock with the chance to claim top spot after stringing together six straight victories.

Elsewhere, 35-year-old manager Marink Reedijk prepares to take charge of his first match with Hibernian away against Dundee United following David Gray's dismissal. Meanwhile, Dundee manager Steven Pressley faces severe squad issues, missing seven regular starters including three players sidelined by ACL injuries.

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