Heart of Midlothian

Heart of Midlothian Hearts have edged closer to exiting administration after creditors of a Lithuanian bank agreed to sell their 29 per cent stake in the club.

Phil Bardsley Hearts defender Callum Paterson has replaced the injured Phil Bardsley in the Scotland squad to face Republic of Ireland and England.

Craig Gordon Scottish champions Celtic have completed the signing of free agent Craig Gordon on a two-year deal, it was confirmed on Thursday.

Scottish football will have a winter break and a new summer League Cup group stage from next season.

Nir Biton Osman Sow salvaged a 2-2 draw for Hearts against Celtic on Sunday with a stunning finish in the dying seconds of the game.

The SPFL announced a change in the venue for Hearts against Celtic in the Scottish League Cup semi-final following an outcry.

Champions Celtic came from behind against St Johnstone to record a 3-1 win at Celtic Park and return to the top of the Scottish Premiership.

Hearts won their fourth consecutive Scottish Premiership match, beating Hamilton 2-0, while Aberdeen ended their winless run.

Celtic lead Aberdeen by three points at the top of the Scottish Premiership after Ross County were defeated comfortably at Celtic Park.

Kilmarnock Wins for Partick Thistle and Kilmarnock ensured that either Killie or Hibernian are in fear of the relegation play-offs on the final day.