Scottish Football Daily Digest — 28 June 2026

The noise never stops up here. Here's today's digest.

Are Celtic reacting quickly enough to 'wake-up call'?

Have Celtic learned lessons from last season as Martin O'Neill sounds "wake-up call" warning?

Celtic reunite O'Neill with backroom team

Celtic announce that Shaun Maloney, Mark Fotheringham and Stephen McManus will continue to work under manager Martin O'Neill next season.

Why Vrancken marks fresh start at data-driven Hearts

As Belgian head coach Wouter Vranckin takes charge at Hearts, it marks a strengthening of the club's data-driven vision, writes Thomas Duncan.

New Hearts boss Vrancken ready to challenge Old Firm

Hearts appoint former Genk and Sint-Truiden boss Wouter Vrancken as their new head coach a week after Derek McInnes left for Rangers.

McCrorie returns to Rangers from Bristol City

Ross McCrorie is reuniting with manager Derek McInnes and returning to Rangers after Bristol City accept an undisclosed offer from the Ibrox club.

Who is new Hearts head coach Vrancken?

BBC Sport Scotland charts the life and career of Belgian head coach Wouter Vrancken, who is taking over at Hearts.

What we learned from McInnes' Rangers unveiling

BBC Sport Scotland lays out what we learned from Derek McInnes' first press conference as Rangers manager.

Rangers close to re-signing McCrorie – gossip

Rangers are apparently close to signing Bristol City's Ross McCrorie as Celtic are reckoned to have increased their offer for Sandefjord's Zinedin Smajlovic while Heart of Midlothian's Alexandros Kyziridis is linked with top Greek clubs.

Miller named Maccabi Tel Aviv boss, with Taylor as assistant

Former Scotland striker Kenny Miller is appointed Maccabi Tel Aviv head coach on a permanent basis after a spell as caretaker and is joined by St Mirren assistant Stuart Taylor.

Having a Scottish baby & good vibes – Johansson on Motherwell move

Alfred Johansson aims to consolidate on last season's success at Motherwell, with the new manager impressed by those running the club and saying he wants to play with intensity and tempo.

Scottish football. Never a dull one.