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27 minutes ago
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What channel is Motherwell v Rangers? TV and live stream plus team news, referee and VAR
How to watch Motherwell v Rangers in Premiership opener Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Russell Martin will take charge of his first domestic match as Rangers manager when his side travel to Motherwell for their William Hill Premiership season opener on Saturday. Rangers were in Greece during the week for their Champions League second qualifying round second leg fixture against Panathinaikos, where a goal from substitute Djiedi Gassama secured a 1-1 draw which ensured progression to the next round with a 3-1 aggregate scoreline following the 2-0 victory in the first leg at Ibrox the previous week. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Martin will now pit his wits against Scottish opposition for the first time in the shape of a Motherwell side who are already four matches into their own season having safely negotiated the Premier Sports Cup group stages to reach the knockout phase. The Steelmen started their campaign ignominiously with a 2-2 draw against Clyde - winning the subsequent penalty shoot-out - but went on to collect 11 points from a possible 12 with victories over Peterhead, Stenhousemuir and Morton. The Fir Park showdown will see Martin come up against his former Norwich team-mate with Motherwell having also appointed a new manager this summer in the shape of Jens Berthel Askou following the shock departure of Michael Wimmer in May after just 12 matches in charge. Martin will attempt to do what Rangers failed to in each of the past two seasons under Michael Beale and Philippe Clement - win their opening league match. Motherwell host Rangers at Fir Park in the William Hill Premiership season opener on Saturday. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group) | SNS Group Motherwell v Rangers match details The William Hill Premiership fixture takes place at Fir Park, Motherwell on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Kick-off is 5.30pm. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Motherwell v Rangers TV channel The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football. Coverage on both channels begins at 5pm. Motherwell v Rangers live stream Sky Sports subscribers can watch by logging into the Sky Go app. Non-subscribers can purchase a Sky Sports day pass from Now TV for £14.99 or sign up for a six-month membership for £26. Motherwell v Rangers team news Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou did not rule out including in-demand Lennon Miller in his squad if he proves his fitness after a minor injury. Jordan McGhee (thigh), Sam Nicholson (knee) and Zach Robinson (Achilles) are out. Mikey Moore is unlikely to be available for Rangers as he awaits international clearance on his loan move from Tottenham while Thelo Aasgaard and Hamza Igamane miss out with knocks. Steven McLean is the match referee at Fir Park while Andrew Dallas is in charge of VAR.
Scotsman
28 minutes ago
- Scotsman
Rangers move in doubt, Celtic explore deal for 20 y/o, 19-cap Scotland man released
The latest Scottish transfer news from Rangers, Celtic, Hibs and the Scotland national team this Wednesday morning. Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Here are the top Scottish transfer stories, rumours and gossip on Wednesday morning, including the latest news from Rangers, Celtic, Hibs and the Scotland national team. 19-cap Scotland man released Scotland international defender Liam Cooper is on the lookout for a new club after seeing his contract at CSKA Sofia terminated by mutual consent just 11 months into his deal. The 19-cap centre back moved to the Bulgarian top flight last summer following a 10-year spell with Leeds United, playing 24 times at the Stadion Balgarska Armia. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A statement on the club's website read: 'Liam Cooper is no longer a part of CSKA. The club and the defender have terminated their contractual relations by mutual consent. The Scot joined the "army" in September 2024 and played 27 matches, scoring one goal. We thank Liam and wish him health, luck and success both personally and professionally.' Meanwhile, Scotland Women youngster Emma Watson is set to join ex-Rangers head coach Jo Potter at Crystal Palace this summer, with Manchester United midfielder closing in on a season-long loan. As per an exclusive report from The Cutback's Conner Roberts, the 19-year-old has interest from several clubs, though it is the WSL2 outfit who have won the battle for her signature. Scotland international Liam Cooper is a free agent following his release from CSKA Sofia. | Getty Images Ex-Hibs man undergoes medical Former Hibs hero Ryan Porteous is edging closer to a move to the MLS after the Scotland international travelled to Los Angeles to undergo a medical with LAFC on Tuesday. The Watford defender has two years left on his current deal at Vicarage Road, having joined the second tier club from Hibs in 2022, but has been deemed surplus to requirements by the Hornets after his underwhelming loan spell at Preston North End in the second-half a last season. According to Sky Sports, the 26-year-old is now closing in on a move to the BMO Stadium this summer, with the two clubs said to have agreed a deal worth around £872,000, with a 50% sell-on clause inserted into the deal by Watford. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Scotland defender Ryan Porteous is in Los Angeles as he edges closer to leaving Watford for the MLS this summer. | Getty Images Celtic explore deal for 20 y/o Celtic head coach Brendan Rodgers is exploring a move for Liverpool youngster Stefan Bajcetic this summer, though he continues to be frustrated in his efforts to land Go Ahead Eagles star Jakob Breum. According to reports, the Hoops boss has 'taken a shine' to the 20-year-old Spanish midfielder, who spent last season on loan with Las Palmas, and is now ready to launch a bid to bring the player to Celtic Park on a loan-to-buy deal. A Spanish youth international, Bajcetic was signed for a fee of £224,000 from Celta Vigo in 2020 as a 16-year-old, but has struggled for first team football at Anfield, making just 22 appearances for the club since his arrival. Elsewhere, the Hoops continue to be foiled in their bid to bring Danish winger Breum to the club, having had a third bid rejected for the 21-year-old earlier this week. The young Dane scored 11 goals and assisted a further six in the Eredivisie last season, and is said to be keen on the move to the Scottish champions, though Celtic appear to have his a stumbling block over their valuation of the youngster. Several reports claim the clubs are too far apart in their valuation of the player, with Celtic 'cautious about overextending their budget' this summer. Celtic have been frustrated in their pursuit of Go Ahead Eagles winger Jakob Breum. | ANP/AFP via Getty Images Rangers move in doubt Rangers head coach Russell Martin's hopes of landing winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi have been dealt a potential blow after Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner admitted he does not want to lose any more players this summer. The 22-year-old is said to be a key target for the Gers, who are thought to be considering a move after he scored seven goals in 35 matches on loan to Sheffield United last season. Currently nursing a knock, reports claim Rak-Sakyi would be 'open' to making the switch to Ibrox, hower, Eagles boss Glasner appears to have poured cold water on the switch, calling on the club's board to ensure no more players are sold this summer. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
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28 minutes ago
- Scotsman
Rangers reaction: Russell Martin's 'incredible' claim, man they can't keep relying on and opponent revealed
Head coach revels in Champions League progress just five weeks after starting work with squad Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Proud Rangers head coach Russell Martin showered his players with praise after they progressed past Panathinaikos to reach the third qualifying round of the Champions League - but admitted they need to be less reliant on goalkeeper Jack Butland going forward. Rangers overcame the Greek side 3-1 on aggregate following a 1-1 second-leg draw at the Olympic Stadium in Athens. Protecting a 2-0 lead from the first encounter at Ibrox last week, the Scottish side fell behind to a header from Filip Djuricic on 54 minutes, only to respond emphatically on the hour mark when substitute Djeidi Gassama equalised just three minutes after coming on. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Rangers will now take on Czech side Viktoria Plzen in the next round after they overcame Servette 3-1 in Geneva to prevail 3-2 on aggregate. The first leg is at Ibrox next week and while Martin and his staff will be desperate to progress in Europe's premier competition, they are now at the very least guaranteed Conference League football. Max Aarons takes the applause for the Rangers fans after they overcame Panathinaikos. | SOOC/AFP via Getty Images Martin only started working with his squad five weeks ago and while his team make mistakes, lacked cohesiveness at times and needed Butland to make a string of important saves, they showed admirable determination to overcome a wasteful Panathinaikos team. 'I've just said to the players in the dressing room, I'm so proud of them,' said Martin. 'To be five weeks into the process, from where they were to where they are is incredible. 'It's never easy away from home. A really difficult place to come. They really dug in and that's going to be important for us. Big John [Souttar] and Nasser [Djiga] were fantastic. Jack Butland's been brilliant over the two games; we need to rely on him less. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'It's no mean feat' for Rangers 'We spoke about the importance of the subs before the game and they did great. It's no mean feat. We've qualified for the Europa League and now we can really attack the Champions League.' Defender John Souttar added: "It was boiling out there, really difficult. They had to come out of the traps flying, we weathered the storm in the first half. We could have been better on the ball but it's a new team and that's a big win for us. "That's how you build a team, coming through those tough moments. It shows our mentality. There are going to be times things don't go our way. We've got [Jack Butland] to thank because he was excellent again.
