Scottish Football Daily Digest — 5 May 2026
Scottish football, doing what it does. Here's the catch-up.
Has 'diamond' Shankland delivered his biggest moment for Hearts?
Lawrence Shankland is hailed as a "diamond of a player" after his superb winning goal against Rangers moved Hearts a step closer to a historic league title.
'Pure theatre puts Hearts on cusp of title fairytale'
BBC Scotland chief sports writer Tom English sums up the chaos and cacophony of Hearts' win over Rangers at Tynecastle.
Play-off pressure piles up for St Mirren v Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock's trip to visit St Mirren on Saturday could potentially decide which of the sides is consigned to a play-off to avoid relegation from the Scottish Premiership.
Hearts chase history as Rangers reach critical point
"Tynecastle will be an electrifying experience," writes Tom English, previewing Rangers' visit to Scottish Premiership pacesetters Heart of Midlothian.
Relief for Celtic… now does O'Neill want Rangers to win?
Celtic interim manager Martin O'Neill recognises there is still "little margin for error" after his side beat 10-man Hibernian to draw level with Hearts at the top of the Scottish Premiership.
Aberdeen ready to move for Hibs' Boyle – gossip
Aberdeen keen on experienced forward as free agent, Celtic keen on USA defender…
What went wrong for relegated Livingston?
What went wrong for Livingston as they are relegated from the Scottish Premiership for the second time in three seasons?
Livingston relegated after one season in Premiership
Livingston are relegated from the Scottish Premiership after one season back in the top flight following Kilmarnock's 3-0 win over Dundee United.
Rangers accept derby tickets but 'disappointed' by SPFL stance
Rangers will accept their away allocation for the final Old Firm meeting of the season, but are "deeply disappointed" the SPFL backed Celtic in the ticket row, insisting it sets a "concerning precedent".
English clubs pursue Rangers' Rice – gossip
Rangers midfielder linked with English clubs as Celtic players face operations.
Until tomorrow then.