Hearts head coach Steven Naismith wants his players to revel in their current situation and finish the season on a real high. Despite there being little on the line for the Jambos when they face St Mirren on Wednesday, Naismith hopes his side can build on that performance against Dundee. "We’re looking forward to it because of the result and the performance at the weekend,” Naismith said.
Winter dates in the middle of the European season have been proposed for the new Women’s Club World Cup competition which Fifa aims to launch from 2026, Telegraph Sport can reveal.
Celtic full-back Alistair Johnston was told he was "lucky" to avoid an "ugly" injury during the recent win over Rangers. The Canada international was the recipient of a dangerous tackle from John Lundstram at Celtic Park, a challenge which saw the Rangers midfielder sent off. Johnston was substituted shortly after the incident, but has been passed fit for Wednesday's trip to Kilmarnock.
Raphael Varane was announced to Manchester United fans to some acclaim three years ago. It was pre-match, before a 5-1 win at Leeds United, in a summer that also marked the arrival of Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo. It seemed United were ready to really push for the top.