Claim from Brendan Rodgers, fresh challenger for Aberdeen, affection for Rangers and Hibs players,

| March 14, 2024 | Aberdeen, Celtic fc, Rangers fc | No Comments
Brendan Rodgers hands Celtic recruits Livingston pitch warning as boss pinpoints key away day 'challenges' - Daily Record
We walk you through a few of the stories that are making headlines in the Scottish football world this Thursday morning.
A new applicant has surfaced in the hunt for Aberdeen’s next long-term manager. Following a 1-0 loss to Dundee on Wednesday, the Dons’ Premiership slide deepened, leaving them just three points clear of the tenth-place relegation play-off spot. The necessity for a new manager has therefore increased, and according to The Scottish Sun, Jimmy Thelin, the head coach of Elfsborg, is currently a strong contender for the position. The 45-year-old is said to have had discussions with the Pittodrie administration during the previous campaign, and his performance in the Swedish Allsvenskan—where Elfsborg came in second behind Malmo—may convince Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack to show him some further interest.

Rangers' Rabbi Matondo is back in the Wales squad.

Rangers’ Rabbi Matondo is back in the Wales squad.

Wales manager Rob Page has heaped praise on Rangers winger Rabbi Matondo and Hibs midfielder Dylan Levitt after they were both recalled to his squad for the Euro 2024 play-off match against Finland later this month. “I love Rabbi to bits, he’s such a threat with his pace,” said Page. “He’s a great character in and around the group. He’s earned the right to be back involved. I’d have had him in before this, but because of his injuries we couldn’t. To get Rabbi back is a positive.” And on Levitt, Page added: “Dylan has had a frustrating time, we’ve had him in and out of the squads. But with Joe Morrell being injured, it was a no-brainer for me. He knows how we work.”

Former Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness believes Celtic and Brendan Rodgers will part company should the Parkhead club not win the league. Wyness, who was also CEO at Everton and Aston Villa, was speaking in an interview with Football Insider and asked for his view on Rodgers and Celtic, he said: “I wouldn’t be surprised to see a change in manager in the off-season. I don’t know if Rodgers was the right pick. It’s not a happy ship. It does seem to be on the pitch where the failings have come. It certainly seems that they’ve been under-performing in some pretty key games. If you’re not first in Scotland, you’re nowhere.”

Walker on Celtic

Matt O'Riley and Celtic have not hit the heights of last season.
Matt O’Riley and Celtic have not hit the heights of last season.
Former Celtic striker Andy Walker thinks that Matt O’Riley and three other midfield players, in particular, will determine the team’s success this year. When asked about Celtic’s circumstances on Go Radio, Walker responded, “Him [Callum McGregor] and [Reo] Hatate.” The relationship between the two of them. O’Riley, who was on fire at the beginning of the season, was the other. However, his form has declined. I’m not sure if Atletico Madrid’s interest caused him to turn around. However, you would sincerely miss McGregor. You are aware of his actions for the previous many years. With his passing and the occasional goal, Hatate offered them an additional advantage. A midfield threat who can score goals is essential for success. That has somewhat decreased.

Hearts have faith in the midfielder.
Scott Fraser, who hasn’t started for the Jambos since the Edinburgh derby stalemate with Hibs last month, may be considered for Saturday’s Hearts trip to Ross County. According to Edinburgh Evening News, Steven Naismith, the manager of the Jambos, “his issue wasn’t too bad before Monday.” We just want to make sure it’s gone as he suffered a similar issue at the beginning of the season. Although we’ll see throughout the course of the next several training days, I anticipate having him back in the squad.

Livi was forced to shut down by a bug.
According to Brian Rice, Livingston is experiencing a sickness outbreak. The team is hopeful that this won’t interfere with their plans for this Saturday’s crucial Premiership matchup against Hibs. A sickness that initially plagued midfielder Jason Holt and prevented him from playing in Sunday’s Scottish Cup quarterfinal loss to Celtic prevented the Lions from practicing on Tuesday. With a number of other players out due to injury with Scott Pittman, James Penrice, and Jack Hamilton all out, assistant manager Rice is dubious of the state of the bottom-of-the-table Lions going into the match at Easter Road. As manager David Martindale was in Switzerland for his UEFA Pro License, Rice addressed the media on Wednesday. “We had to shut the club yesterday because there’s been a bug running through the club,” Rice stated. “Due to the disease and its propagation, Holly was not able to participate last weekend. Since we have four or five people off today, the following several days will only be used to count heads to see who is available. I hope we can get two or three of them back, but I am unable to tell you who will be available at this time.

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