The 40-year dominance of Glasgow giants Celtic and Rangers in Scottish soccer looks to be in serious danger of ending.

Hearts have opened up an eight-point lead at the top of the Premiership, with O’Neill taking interim charge following the departure of Brendan Rodgers

Ultimately, the impact was Monday’s implosion, Rodgers’ departure, Desmond’s missile and O’Neill and Maloney at Parkhead stadium on Tuesday. On Wednesday night, they will be back — Celtic play Falkirk in the league. The reaction will intrigue Celtic-watchers.

The 2025/26 Scottish Premiership season has started in electric fashion, with both Celtic and Rangers a long way off the pace behind unlikely leaders Hearts.

Former Celtic star Chris Sutton has revealed who he thinks would be a “smart appointment” as the club’s new manager after the shock resignation of Brendan Rodgers. Rodgers tendered his resignation late on Monday night,

Scottish giants Celtic was an exciting one, with Hearts walking away with the victory 3-1, causing Celtic's manager Brendan Rodgers to resig

Celtic arrive knowing exactly what is at stake, win and the gap closes to two points, lose and Hearts open up an eight-point lead that gives them room for the slips and stumbles that winter inevitably brings.

Scottish football has been dominated by two clubs since forever. The country's first season of top-flight action in 1890-91 saw Rangers share the crown with Dumbarton as joint-winners, while Celtic finished third in the 11-team division.

Hearts and Celtic clash in a blockbuster Scottish Premiership encounter on Sunday at Tynecastle Park, with the league leaders hosting the reigning champions in what could be a defining moment in the