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Scotsman
6 minutes ago
- Scotsman
Hearts and Hibs spark splitting the Old Firm debate as pundits trade fiery blows over capital potential
The pundits have had their say on how far Hearts and Hibs could go amid positive feelings at each side. Sign up to our Hearts newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, 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... The pundits have been left embroiled in a Hearts and Hibs battle over the chances of either side splitting the Old Firm. Both sides have started the season in fine fettle, Derek McInnes' men beating Aberdeen in their Premiership opener while David Gray's defeated Dundee on the road. Hearts also won every game in their Premier Sports Cup group stage campaign with Hibs defeating Partizan Belgrade in Europe away from home midweek. Amid Hibs' third place finish and Hearts investor Tony Bloom's vow that he'd be disappointed if the club didn't win the title within a decade, debate has sparked over possibilities. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Former Rangers and Raith Rovers man Gordon Dalziel, Scotland hero James McFadden and ex Ibrox plus Hearts star Derek Ferguson were involved on the Open Goal podcast. Have a look at how it unfolded. Hearts and Hibs debate Dalziel: 'The talk now is... Aberdeen was the talk last year, can they split the Old Firm? The talk now is, can Hearts split the Old Firm, right? Which, you know, we'll go on to.' Ferguson: 'Hibs?' Dalziel: 'They'll will never split the Old Firm, behave yourself, right?' Ferguson: 'I'm just f****** throwing Hibs in as well with Hearts, because what have they done last season?' Dalziel: 'Well, Hearts aren't there either.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ferguson 'So Hearts are not going to split the Old Firm? Are you going there again?' McFadden: 'So last season they had near as good a record as Celtic when they went on the run.' Dalziel: 'Who? Hibs? I'm not arguing the point with Hibs and Hearts. I think Hibs and Hearts will be battling to finish third, but if you're telling me right now, if you've got your last coin, are you going to bet this season that any of them will split Celtic or Rangers?' McFadden: 'No, I wouldn't have bet it.' Dalziel 'But do you think it?' Ferguson: 'It's a possibility.' McFadden: 'I don't think it's ridiculous.' Ferguson: 'It's not, that's what I'm saying.' Dalziel: 'Who do you think will win the league this year? Ferguson: 'I've already said that, I think Celtic will win the league.' Dalziel: 'So you think Hearts or Hibs can split Rangers? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ferguson: 'Yes, I do. 'We're just too quick to dismiss the other two in the capital. I think we are.' Dalziel: 'We're not dismissing anybody.' Gordon: 'You dismissed them a minute ago! You just dismissed them.' Dalziel: 'This season, they're not going to split Celtic or Rangers.' Ferguson: 'I'm not dismissing them. I think there is an opportunity there for them, because Rangers are in the rebuild.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Dalziel: 'There's an opportunity for everybody. It's a case of will they or won't they.' Ferguson: 'But Rangers are in a rebuild. At the back, I don't think they're the most secure that they're ever going to be, the style of play. They're going to give up chances. So that's why there's a possibility for them.' Dalziel: 'Hibs and Hearts aren't going to give up chances.? Ferguson: 'Hearts and Hibs have got good managers. What I'm trying to say, I'm trying to give you a case for Hearts and Hibs, that they could split the Old-Firm.' Dalzie: 'Are they going to?' Why Hearts and Hibs could split Old Firm Ferguson: 'They could.' Dalziel: 'Yes or no?' Ferguson: 'They could.' McFadden: 'If you're betting, you're not going to bet it, because you would make Rangers favourites but his point's valid. They could do it.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ferguson: 'I just think it's just a wee bit too dismissive, for me anyway. You know, because... and I'm saying because of who's at Hearts now in the manager's job and I like the boy Gray. What he did last season, after a rough start and all that, and how he turned it around. So I just think we're too easy to dismiss him, and that's why I'm not going to dismiss them. So it is a possibility. I'm not a betting man, anyway. McFadden: 'You've got what we spoke about. You've got the Rangers performance from Tuesday night. You've also got the Rangers' performance from last Saturday. So you don't know if that's going to be ironed out.' Dalziel: 'Hibs lost at home in the Europa, didn't they? Faddy, I'm not dismissing how Hearts and Hibs are going to be. I think they'll have good seasons, right? They could even go on and win a cup, right? Because they've got a good squad, good managers and whatever. But to sit here and it's ok to say could. That's great, brilliant, 'could.' The question is, will they? In my opinion, I'm saying no.'
BBC News
7 minutes ago
- BBC News
Sesko signing 'definition of high risk, high reward'
And so another blossoming young forward from across the continent lands at Old Trafford, immediately shouldered by the burden of Manchester a starlet has fancied their chances across the past decade of despair. All have failed. Memphis Depay, Jadon Sancho, Antony and Rasmus Hojlund have come and (almost) is Benjamin Sesko's turn now. Another eye-watering transfer fee worth £74million only intensifies the pressure, especially coming off United's worst-ever Premier League there is reason for optimism that this time, finally, it will be is entering a superior environment than immediate predecessor Hojlund. He follows Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo through the door, two Premier League-proven attackers who should be relatively Fernandes and Amad Diallo are also creators, while Patrick Dorgu looks primed for a breakout campaign. Sesko should receive service from all angles, and he has already proven his ability to take chances in a variety of 6ft 5 frontman also should be the right profile. United emphasised their use of data in the announcement, pointing out that Sesko had scored more than every other player aged under 23 in Europe's top five leagues during the past two and athletically, he promises to meet the demands of the Premier League adequately. I think comparisons to Hojlund are justified (it's been a scarring year), but also 22, Sesko is two years older than the Dane when he arrived in 2023. He is also a much more established goalscorer, already netting 82 career goals across five seasons. Hojlund had 22 across is a risk and Ollie Watkins was Ruben Amorim's initially preferred option for a reason. His Premier League goal tally has never failed to reach double United's decision to go for the 'project striker' whose ceiling exceeds that of their alternative options is the definition of high risk, high more from Alex Turk at Turk Talks FC, external
The Sun
7 minutes ago
- The Sun
Community Shield 2025 LIVE SCORE: Community Shield build up as Reds and Eagles face off in Prem curtain raiser
LIVERPOOL and Crystal Palace look to kickstart their 2025/26 campaign with silverware as they face off at Wembley for the Community Shield. Arne Slot reclaimed the Reds' place at the top of English football in his debut season after taking over from club legend Jurgen Klopp last May. And it was a historic triumph for Liverpool as they equalled Manchester United's record of 20 top-flight titles. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace earned their shot at another trophy under the arch after beating Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup final. Dean Henderson made a crucial penalty save in the Eagles' historic win, and they will need more of the same to keep out Liverpool's new mega-money stars, Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz. a minute ago By Nyle Smith Liverpool's injury news All of Liverpool's summer signings have now featured at some part of pre-season so fans can expect Arne Slot to field them all at some point during the match. Jeremy Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike all started against Athletic Bilbao and are likely to be in the starting line-up today. However, centre-back remains a slight concern with Virgil van Dijk not at 100%, with Wataru Endo and Andy Robertson being forced to fill in alongside Ibrahima Konate on occasion during preseason. And Alisson also a doubt, Giorgi Mamardashvili is likely to start, having had plenty of match practice during preseason, following his return from Valencia. 4 minutes ago By Nyle Smith Curtain raiser Welcome to SunSport's official coverage of the Community Shield which sees Premier League champions Liverpool take on FA Cup winners Crystal Palace - and it promises to be nothing short of thrilling! Prem champions Liverpool look to start their campaign with a trophy, as Mohamed Salah & Co head into the new season even stronger, looking to defend the title. Crystal Palace earned their shot at another trophy under the arch after beating Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup final. Dean Henderson made a crucial penalty save in the Eagles' historic win, and they will need more of the same to keep out Liverpool's new mega-money stars, Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz. Don't go anywhere as coming right up, we'll have the latest news, breaking stories and starting line-ups before the big kick-off at 3pm.
