A place at Hampden at stake for Scotland’s big two: Rangers v Celtic Match Preview

Whether you call it the Old Firm or the Glasgow Derby, you definitely call it the biggest match in Scottish football, and probably one of the biggest rivalries in all of sports too. The first one of the season kicks off tomorrow at 12pm as Rangers host Celtic in the quarter-final of the Premier Sports Cup as a place at Hampden is at stake.  The match feels marred by the post-match events of March’s meeting. Initially, Celtic were intended to receive just 300 away tickets, but this meeting, as well as all league meetings this season will now be played in front of no away fans. It’s been a disappointing start to the season for Rangers after missing out on European football, but they come into the match on the back of four successive wins. Derrick McIness’ side defeated St. Mirren 1-0 on Wednesday night thanks to a stoppage time winner from Bojan Miovski. The hosts earned their place in the last eight thanks to a 5-1 win over St. Mirren at Ibrox. As for Celtic, they too come into the match after four successive wins and a 1-0 victory over a team called the Saints, as they defeated newly promoted St. Johnstone in Perth on Wednesday night. Celtic’s Round of 16 victory came at Tannadice as they defeated Dundee United 4-0 last month. The last time these two sides met, Celtic ran out 3-1 winners thanks to a Daizen Maeda double en route to winning the league. The last Ibrox meeting between the Glasgow sides was the infamous 0-0 draw in the Scottish Cup quarter-final, where Celtic won on penalties. Derrick McInnes is no stranger to the fixture as a player, but ahead of his first one in the dugout, he said: “What it presents is a tough cup tie, but we have got it at Ibrox. We are 90 minutes away from Hampden; we are three games away from lifting silverware, and you have got to beat the good teams to win a trophy ordinarily. “We have got to make it tough for Celtic as well, and I think they’ll expect a tough match, and that is what we intend to give them. It has got all the makings of a brilliant cup tie. We have just got to bring a performance now that gives us the chance to win it and hopefully progress through the tournament. “We have got to bring the crowd with us. You are not going to play Celtic and dominate the game for 90 minutes. We will have spells, and they will have spells; that is just the way it is. “It is important that we tap into having those 50,000 supporters behind us. Be behind the players, support them, have their backs, and really make it as tough as possible. “We’ve got our part to play in that, and I feel if we can capitalise on good play and good opportunities, if we can get ourselves in front and give the crowd something to get behind, then the strength of our club can be shown.” Looking ahead to the match, Celtic boss Martin O’Neill was asked about the lack of away fans, he said:”It’ll be strange in many aspects not to have any away fans in our area. I always felt as if it would give you a crumb of comfort in some description. “Nervously looking forward to it, excitedly looking forward to it.” He was also asked about Celtic’s recent derby record in light of Rangers winning four successive matches coming into this one. O’Neill said: “I suppose if you get in front in the game, that makes them anxious. “Talking about getting in front and getting in front are two different things. The crowd will be right behind their team, which you would expect. “We just do our best. We know that we’re up against a very fine side. We’re up against a crowd that can make a difference. I’d be delighted to be celebrating something in the game.” Team news:  Rangers will be without captain Lawrence Shankland after he limped off during last week’s victory over Motherwell. Shankland was replaced by Ryan Naderi, who scored the winner after four minutes. Naderi started Wednesday’s win over St. Mirren, alongside new signing Kevin Kelsy as Bojan Miovski scored a stoppage time winner. Even with Youssef Chermiti set to miss the rest of the season after an ACL injury in last month’s loss to Hibernian, it’s clear Derrick McInnes isn’t short of options up front. Rangers made 14 signings during the summer window, as many of the new look squad could be in line for their first taste of this fixture. As for Celtic, record signing Kasper Høgh returned to the side on Wednesday as Celtic defeated St. Johnstone 1-0. On loan goalkeeper Sam Johnstone made his debut on Wednesday night and Martin O’Neill hasn’t ruled out the Englishman retaining his place tomorrow. Canadian international Alistair Johnstone remains sidelined for this one. The semi-final draw will be conducted shortly after full-time, with the winners joining Hibs, Hearts and the winners of Kilmarnock v Aberdeen in the final four of the Premier Sports Cup.

Six players who Sebastien Pocognoli could hand Scotland debuts to next month.

Sebastien Pocognoli confirmed his Scotland backroom staff yesterday, and will confirm his first squad on Tuesday ahead of the first round of fixtures in the UEFA Nations League. Many are expecting a new era to begin on the pitch, along as in the dugout.  Scotland mainstays Scott McTominay and Lawrence Shankland are already confirmed to be missing Pocognoli’s first camp, but it’s likely many of Steve Clarke’s World Cup camp have played their last matches for Scotland. Clarke always maintained loyalty to players who helped him qualify for tournaments, which led to criticism from fans for failing to adapt to an ageing squad. But, Pocognoli doesn’t hold this loyalty. He’s also been known to promote younger players during his management career, and with a promising young generation of players coming through, some of Clarke’s favoured players could make way to usher in a younger generation. Here’s a handful of players who could be handed their first Scotland call-ups on Tuesday. Josh McPake: The Hearts winger has been one of the standouts of the season so far and thoroughly deserves a call-up. Pocognoli was present for the recent Edinburgh Derby, where McPake provided a goal and assist. The only thing going against his call-up chances is that Pocognoli typically favours a 3-4-1-2 formation, which leaves little space for wingers. Calvin Miller: Whilst Miller has spent a lot of time on the right-wing this season, he excelled on Falkirk’s left flank last year, and even had a stint at left-back in August. Kieran Tierney seems better suited to a left centre-back role as opposed to wing-back, and Andy Robertson isn’t getting any younger, handing Miller his Scotland debut makes perfect sense next month. Robbie Ure: The Sevilla striker was in fine form in Sweden before sealing his switch to Spain. It makes sense that Ure is handed his first Scotland cap given his goalscoring form, age and level he’s playing at. Luis Binks: Despite playing every minute in the Champions League qualifiers, minutes have been hard to come by for Scott McKenna in the Coatian league this season. Binks if four years younger and offers similar qualities to McKenna in the left-side of a back three, whilst also playing every minute in the Danish Superliga this season, captaining Brondby. Binks could offer a breath of fresh air at a time that feels like a sliding doors moment for the National Team. Stephen Welsh: He was in fine form at Motherwell last season and probably deserved his seat on the plane to America. Welsh has been a mainstay in the Swansea defence this season as they find themselves third in the Championship. Josh Mulligan: Given Scotland’s midfield options, this could be an outside shout, but even given a recent dip in form, Mulligan has been a great addition at Hibernian, and could be in line for a debut. Analysing Scotland’s last World Cup squad, McTominay will miss September’s camp, it’s unlikely Tyler fletcher returns to the squad this soon (granted Billy Gilmour is available for selection once more). There’s a chance Kenny McLean doesn’t return to the National Team again at 34-years-old, so a big change in midfield options could make room for Mulligan. Between his time at Dundee and Hibs, Mulligan is used to playing in front of a back three and has also been known to fill in at the right-side of defence from time to time. The Hibs midfielder has been involved at Scotland before, earning a late call-up for October’s home win against Belarus, but didn’t get on the park for his first cap. On the other end, players such as Grant Hanley and John Souttar could be the ones to make way for a new wave of Welsh and Binks, whilst a forward combination of Lyndon Dykes, George Hirst and Ross Stewart could allow for Ure to come into the squad. Whilst he’s already made his debut, Sassuolo’s Kieron Bowie is also a promising option to lead the Scotland front-line for years to come.

Celtic look to continue perfect start: St. Johnstone v Celtic match preview

Celtic travel to Perth today looking to make it six from six at the start of the season- a win would also make it thirteen consecutive league wins for Martin O’Neill’s side. The hosts come into this one on the back off a 2-1 victory over Hibernian on Sunday, where a Josh Fowler brace shot him into the lead for the Golden Boot, netting four times in the first five games. Celtic came from behind to defeat St. Mirren 2-1 in Paisley on Saturday night. Celtic’s perfect start after five games leaves them top of the table, whilst newly promoted St. Johnstone sit in seventh, winning twice in their opening five. The last time these sides met, Celtic ran out 5-0 winners in the 2024/25 Scottish Cup semi-finals whilst Brendan Rodgers was in charge. The last league meeting between the two saw Simo Valakari’s side stun the champions 1-0 at McDiarmid Park thanks to an early goal from Daniels Balodis. Team news:  Josh Campbell could be in line for his St. Johnstone debut after completing a deadline day loan from Hibs. The midfielder was unavailable to face his parent club on Sunday. Alistair Johnston and Kasper Høgh remain sidelined for Martin O’Neill’s side. Camilo Duran has done a fine job of filling in during Høgh’s absence and Benjamin Nygren remains ever-present in front of goal.

Transfer window in review: Hibernian summer 2026/27

As usual, it’s been a busy window for Hibernian. This summer witnessed nine incomings and six outgoings as David Gray aims to build on the side that finished fifth last season. Question marks can be raised over the some of the incomings so far, but with the exception of Warren O’Hora, it’s mostly been a clear out fringe players leaving Easter Road. Here’s a rankings of every new Hibernian signing and departure. Incomings: Jacob Devaney: He impressed on loan at St. Mirren last season, leading the Manchester United man to return to Scotland this season. Dan Barlaser had been such a key part of Hibs’ midfield last season, and that #6 role just wasn’t filled until Devaney’s arrival last week. A man of the match performance in his debut away to Dundee showed Hibs exactly what they’d been missing. The club reserves an option to make the loan permanent and whilst likely expensive, it could be a real coup to secure the 19-year-old. Adam Mayor: It was a slow start to life ay Hibs for Mayor, but he’s really came onto a game as of late. A fantastic goal in the Edinburgh Derby is just a sign of things to come from Mayor. He’s been thrown into the deep end with Nicky Cadden’s injury, but he looks to have nailed down the left wing-back spot for the time being. Callum Wright: An injury in pre-season derailed his start to the season, but he’s shown that X-Factor in glimpses so far. A fantastic assist against KF Shkendija ignited a match where Hibs never looked like scoring, then he scored the winner at Ibrox days later. Another winner away to Dundee at the weekend shows he’ll turn it up when most needed. Jason Kerr: Hibs’ first signing of the window was clearly smart business from the get go, especially on a free. Kerr boasts a wealth of experience in Scotland and even captained St. Johnstone to their historic double in 2020/21. David Gray has added a leader at the back who can fill the void left by Rocky Bushiri’s injury. It’s also common knowledge that Kerr is a Hibs fan, so effort will never be a question when he’s playing for his boyhood club. Marko Ivezić: Whilst the Serbian is yet to make his debut, Hibs looked to act fast to replace Warren O’Hora. Ivezić has years of experience in Germany’s top two leagues and promises to be a ball playing centre-back like his predecessor. Still only 24, he’s signed a three-year-deal in Leith. Colton Swan: The American will arrive in January, but boasts an impressive record in The USA’s second tier. At only 19, he will arrive in Winter with a point to prove. It’s likely that he will be given half-a-season to bed in before becoming a regular part of the squad next season. Nathan Lowe: The Stoke youngster arrived in Edinburgh on loan with the talk of being Scotland’s top scorer. Fans appreciated the ambition, but he’s only netted once in the league, and it’s not from a lack of chances. You can’t doubt his work rate, but the Englishman certainly hasn’t hit the ground running in Leith. Alex Williams: Question marks were raised over Williams’ loan arrival from West Brom on deadline day. Hibs already have two right-backs in Felix Passlack and Kanayo Megwa, so signing a third when the club is crying out for a striker is certainly confusing. Azeem Abdulai: An unused substitute in each of Hibs’ last eight matches, it seems he’s fallen down the midfield pecking order fast in Leith.  Outgoings: Alasana Manneh: In hindsight, a confusing signing. Manenh made just nine appearances in a year-and-a-half at Hibs, it’s clear La Masia’s graduate was never in David Gray’s plans. A red card on debut is about as memorable as it gets for him. It’s likely Manneh was on a decent wage after a rumoured £300,000 move, so Hibs will relish freeing up some wages. Chris Cadden: Hibs’ aforementioned two right-backs rendered Cadden’s play time limited. There’s no doubt Cadden was a great service to the club for his five-and-a-half-year spell, but it was clear to see his time was up and he’s not the player he once was. Murray Johnson: Academy goalkeeper Murray Johnson headed out on loan to Irish side Shelbourne this summer. Chances have been hard to come by for Johnson so far, so a loan move to the Irish top-flight makes sense. Elie Youan: The Frenchman’s exit from Hibs seemed inevitable years before it happened. Youan had regularly been touted with moves away but Hibs’ valuation was never met, leading to him running down his contract and leaving for free. His time at Hibs was clearly up before his departure to Poland, but they’re also clearly missing a winger of his quality. For the talk of Callum Wright’s X-Factor, Youan is arguably the biggest X-Factor Hibs player in recent years, when he was on it, he was one of the best players in the league, albeit, his days became few and far between. Josh Campbell:  The midfielder joined St. Johnstone on loan on deadline day in search of more game time. It seems stupid for Hibs to let go of a player with over 180 appearances at the club, with so many big moments to go with them. Hibs’ midfield options are luckily stacked and thankfully, this one is only a season-long loan. Warren O’Hora: The Irishman’s departure to Leicester happened very quickly at the end of the window, but it’s a massive loss for Hibs. O’Hora had been David Gray’s most consistent defender during his time at the club and looked certain to be their captain next season. The only upsides to losing their best defender is the rumoured £400,000 fee and quick action to sign Marko Ivezic. Overall, it’s easy to criticise Hibs’ window. They were very reliant on EFL League One and it’s also fair to argue they haven’t upgraded from last season’s fifth place team at all. David Gray is falling under pressure at the minute, but so is Hibs’

Scots Abroad Watch week three: Two Scotsmen on the scoresheet in Italy

It’s been a busy week for the Scottish contingent abroad. Nathan Patterson has joined the long list of Scottish players in Italy whilst Josh Doig and Ché Adams scored over the weekend. Another Scotsman was also on the move in MLS. Scott McTominay: In the past week it’s been announced Scott McTominay will undergo a minor heart surgery, causing him to miss over a month of football. The midfielder is expected back after the international break. Josh Doig, Kieron Bowie & Lewis Ferguson: Another all-Scottish clash in the Serie A saw Josh Doig & Kieron Bowie’s Sassuolo clash with Lewis Ferguson’s Bologna side. The match ended 2-2 as Doig scored the opening goal. All three players started the match. Ché Adams & Nathan Patterson: Ché Adams scored a late winner as Torino defeated Fiorentina 2-1 away from home. Nathan Patterson made his debut after signing for the club on deadline day. Danny Armstrong: The ex-Kilmarnock winger continued his fine form in Romania as he provided two assists for Dinamo Bucharest as they defeated Steaua Bucharest 2-1 in the derby. Dinamo are currently top of the Romanian league. Luis Binks: Despite a 3-0 loss, Binks captained Danish side Brondby yet again at the weekend. Capped at U16 level, Binks has played every minute in the Danish Superliga this season. Scott McKenna: The Hadjuk Split defender played the full match as his side defeated HNK Gorica 1-0. They currently sit 2nd in the Croatian league. Lewis Morgan: The winger signed for his fourth MLS side last week as he completed a move to Toronto from San Diego. He’d make his debut days later in a 4-4 draw against Chicago Fire.

Partick Thistle 1-0 Ayr United: Hosts continue promotion bid with solid win

Partick Thistle 1-0 Ayr United Drozd (38′) Partick Thistle snapped their three-match winless run with a 1-0 victory at home to Ayr United. A slow opening 20 minutes led to 0 chances of note, put Partick Thistle’s game plan was clear from the off: A high press on Ayr United’s backline giving them no time on the ball. United’s Luke McBeth was first in the book for a foul on Robbie Crawford. Ayr began to grow into the game, a deep delivery to the back post from a free-kick saw their first chance of the match come off the post. Thistle went up the park following the chance as Seb Drozd went down in the box, but Nick Walsh waved the subsequent penalty appeal. Tony Watt would go close moments later, getting on the end of a Patrick Reading cross, but his header would come off the crossbar. The hosts found themselves in front shortly before half-time, Ayr goalkeeper Harry Stone spilled the ball from a corner, allowing Drozd to pounce from close-range, giving his side the lead. Tony Watt nearly doubled Thistle’s lead as his effort was cleared off the line by Dylan Watret, Crawford then had an effort from outside the area fly over the bar. Aidan Fitzpatrick nearly had Partick Thistle off to the ideal second half-start, some neat football from the hosts saw Ben Stanway play the winger through on goal, but his left-footed effort was agonisingly close as it found the side netting. Ayr were close to equalising through a flurry of chances early in the second-half. Owen Stirton’s header was saved by Liam McFarlane before debutant Oliver Whyte saw his close-range effort blocked. Stirton would go one-on-one moments later, shooting wide. Ben Summers was next to test McFarlane in the home net, but it was an easy save for the Thistle shot-stopper. More tidy football from the hosts nearly doubled their lead as Tony Watt played an inch perfect pass up the line to Fitzpatrick, who’s cross was laid off to Crawford outside the box, but the midfielder’s first-time effort was once again over the bar. Stanway went down in the Ayr box 10 minutes into the second-period, but once more Nick Walsh waved any penalty appeals. The match was devoid of any big chances for the next half an hour, but Dan O’Reilly and Kevin Holt both found themselves in Nick Walsh’s book. Substitute Ben Dempsey tried Stone from range late on, but his effort was straight into the keeper’s arms. Fitzpatrick would catch onto a loose ball minutes later, testing Stone once more who collected an effort bound for the bottom corner. The Glasgow side seen out the closing minutes to run out 1-0 victors, leaving them second in the table and unbeaten in their opening five, their last home defeat in the league was a 2-1 loss to Hamilton Academical in April 2025. Ayr now sit 7th in the Championship, winless since opening day. Partick Thistle travel to Stenhousemuir in a top-of-the-table clash next Tuesday as Ayr United host newly promoted Inverness on Saturday. Partick Thistle: Liam McFarlane (GK), Patrick Reading, Seb Drozd (Goal 38′), Oisin Smyth, Robbie Crawford (Ts’oanelo Lets’osa 69′), Dan O’Reilly (C), Aidan Fitzpatrick (Cammy Logan 90′), Cale Loughrey, Ben McPherson, Ben Stanway (Ben Dempsey 69′), Tony Watt (Alex Samuels 73′). Ayr United: Harry Stone (GK), Kevin Holt (Jamie Douglas 85′), Reece Lyon (C), Owen Stirton (Josh Landers 65′), Leon King, Ross Taylor, Oliver Whyte (Thomas Hatton 65′), Ben Summers, Luke McBeth (Jamie Murphy 74′), Dylan Waters, Scott McMann (Liam Dick 74′). Referees: Nick Walsh, Frank Connor (assistant), Daniel McFarlane (assistant) Attendance: 3,869

Match preview: Partick Thistle continue promotion hunt at home to Ayr

Partick Thistle host Ayr United tomorrow afternoon in match day five of the Scottish Championship.  Mark Wilson’s side currently sit 2nd in the Championship, two points behind newly promoted Stenhousemuir. Ayr, managed by the man who led Stenhousemuir to the second tier, Gary Naysmith, currently sit sixth in the table with five points. Partick Thistle will look to snap their three-match winless run tomorrow, with their last victory coming against Livingston on the 7th August. The Glasgow side managed to remain unbeaten at home in the league last season as they narrowly missed out of promotion at the hands of St. Mirren in the play-offs. They come into this one on the back of a 0-0 draw in a Glasgow Derby at home to Queens Park. As for Ayr, they are currently without a win in their last five. Their last win came on the Championship’s opening day at home to Arbroath. Their last match was a 1-1 draw at home to Greenock Morton. The visitors could also be bolstered by the arrival of Josh Landers on loan from West Ham on deadline day. A product of the Hibernian academy, Landers has been in fine form for West Ham at youth levels since making the switch down south 18 months ago. Earlier this week, the 19-year-old scored four goals for West Ham U21 as they were beaten 5-4 by Chelsea U21 in Premier League 2. The match kicks off at 3pm at the WrightKerr Stadium at Firhill.

Josh Campbell set for Hibs departure as Premier League veteran linked

Reports indicate that Josh Campbell is set to join St. Johnstone on a season-long loan, whilst Danny Ings is rumoured to be joining the club.  Despite scoring at Ibrox earlier this season, game time has been hard to come by for the Hibs midfielder. Earlier reports indicated Dundee United were interested in Campbell, but it seems he is on his way to Perth to join up with Simo Valakari’s side. A boyhood Hibs fan, Campbell has played 184 times for Hibs since coming through the academy, being a mainstay at the club under numerous managers such as Jack Ross, Shaun Maloney, Lee Johnson, Nick Montgomery and David Gray. He’s scored 23 goals during his time at Hibs and has been known to pop up in the big moments for Hibs, scoring a penalty in this season’s win at Ibrox, whilst netting in last season’s Edinburgh derby win, a brace against Celtic in 2025, a hat-trick in a 6-0 win against Aberdeen (where he also provided two assists) and a late equaliser against Rangers whilst Lee Johnson was in charge at Hibs. The Edinburgh side have also been linked with ex-Premier League striker Danny Ings. The 34-year-old has been a free agent since leaving Sheffield United last season, but made his name in England’s top flight at clubs such as Liverpool, West Ham, Southampton, Aston Villa and Burnley. Ings won the 2022/23 Conference League title at West Ham and finished 2nd in the 2019/20 Premier League Golden Boot race, netting 22 goals whilst at Southampton, only Jamie Vardy scored more that year on 23. Hibs host Hearts in the Edinburgh derby tonight, if Campbell’s move to Perth is completed by the 5pm deadline, it is unlikely he’d make his debut this weekend as St. Johnstone host his parent club. However, he wouldn’t have long to wait as Celtic visit McDiarmid Park on Wednesday.

Match preview: Hibernian host Hearts in first Edinburgh Derby of the season

With five fixtures taking place last night, the Edinburgh Derby stands on its own tonight as Hearts travel to Easter Road. The Edinburgh Derby wasn’t short of drama last season. In the four meetings last year, Hearts scored three late winners and nearly scored a late equaliser from three goals down in the other derby at Easter Road. The final derby of last season saw Hearts win 2-1 at Easter Road against a 9-man Hibs side as Blair Spittal netted a late winner. Hibs currently sit fifth in the table, with Hearts in third, but only goal difference separates the two. Both sides are coming into the match on the back of 2-1 wins at the weekend as Hearts defeated newly promoted St. Johnstone at Tynecastle, whilst Hibs were victorious away to Dundee. Prior to the match, Hibs manager David Gray noted how Hibs must pick up where they left off, he said: “We need to maintain our standards. “It’s something we spoke about going into the Dundee game, that the standards we set ourselves have been really high. That’s the level we’re setting now. “We want to try and be as consistent as we can with that. “If we can do that, we know we’re a very good side, as we demonstrated at the weekend. “This week, you’ve got the added incentive of it being a Derby. I think we are going into it in a really good place, and we have to take all the confidence from that. “The players should certainly be looking forward to it, because I am, because of where we are as a group. “We’re all very much aware of the expectation and what that means to the supporters of the game, so you need to contend with that, but keep that discipline as well within that.” Speaking ahead of his first Edinburgh Derby, Hearts boss Wouter Vrancken discussed the frequency of the fixture, he said: “I think it’s nice games all the time as long as the emotion stays around the game and there is no violence. Because sometimes in Belgium it was a little bit next to the pitch. A little bit too far in emotions there. So I think this is important. “And then they are good games. Everybody supporting their own colour, their own badge. This is a nice thing about football. Everybody looks forward to those games and is excited to play those games, or the coach. “You know that you have to be there directly, with your full focus and energy. But also be above the emotions to play your game and don’t get dragged into the emotions.” Team news:  David Gray has confirmed Adam Mayor will be available for selection once more after missing the weekend’s win at Dens Park, This could free-up Jamie McGrath who played left wing-back on Sunday. Nicky Cadden and Owen Elding are confirmed to miss this one whilst Rocky Bushiri is a long-term absentee. Warren O’Hora’s departure yesterday could leave Hibs light at the back, with new centre-back Marko Ivesić only signing yesterday. For Hearts, Vrancken has confirmed Harry Milne is available again after missing the last few weeks with injury whilst Craig Halkett still faces a lengthy time on the sideline. The Tynecastle boss has also stated he expects Claudio Braga to remain at the club past the 5pm transfer deadline. Players to watch:   Martin Boyle: The Australian international will likely wear the armband for Hibs tonight, and has proven to be a big game player over the years. Boyle has netted 5 Edinburgh Derby goals for Hibs, including in the last meeting. The striker netted his third goal of the season by scoring the opener against Dundee on Sunday. Calvin Miller: Hearts’ new winger has been in fine form since arriving from Falkirk. Despite a brief spell at left-back, Miller has netted 4-times for Hearts this season as he looks to make the right-wing spot his own, whilst also chasing down a Scotland call-up. One of Scotland’s best fixtures kicks off at 19:45 tonight in front of a sold-out Easter Road.

Warren O’Hora completes Leicester transfer as Hibs move swiftly to replace Irishman

Warren O’Hora has completed a move to Leicester City with Serbian defender Marko Ivezić arriving in Edinburgh on a three-year-deal. O’Hora was one of David Gray’s first signings as Hibs boss, arriving from MK Dons. The Irishman made 85 appearances for Hibs, scoring 3 goals in green and white. Leicester’s new defender was integral to Hibs defence over the years, being a mainstay in a Hibs defence that qualified for European football in back-to-back seasons. He will now join up with his old MK Dons boss and ex-Rangers manager Russell Martin as the former Premier League champions currently find themselves in League One. After completing his move, rumoured to be in the region of £400,000,  O’Hora said:  “I’m really excited to get started here. Leicester is a massive club with big ambitions, and I’m looking forward to being part of that and helping the team achieve its goals. “I’m ready for the challenge and can’t wait to get going, meet my new team-mates and play in front of the supporters at King Power Stadium.” Hibs have been quick to act in finding a replacement as 24-year-old Serbian defender Marko Ivezić has arrived from German side Holstein Kiel on a three-year-contract. Ivezić has mostly played in Germany’s second tier, but has a season’s experience in the Bundesliga and has earned one cap for the Serbian National Team so far. After completing his eight signing of the summer, David Gray said: “We’re delighted to bring Marko into the building and get the deal over the line.“He brings a really good combination of both physical defensive qualities and experience – having played in the Bundesliga and represented his country. “He’s very versatile, which gives us another option within the squad, and at 24, he is at an age where he has his best years ahead of him and we believe he is primed and ready to fit right into the squad.” Ivezić could be thrown into the deep end for his debut as Hibernian host rivals Hearts tomorrow infant of a sold out Easter Road.