Opinions on the Rangers-SFA Dispute & Potential Celtic Transfer Priorities

Keith Jackson: Initially, Rangers championed the cause for Scottish football until they fumbled with the Willie Collum card, discrediting their own argument. The VAR scrutiny is valid, but their paranoia has bordered on the absurd.

Craig Swan: Certainly, they’ve crossed a line. Clubs shouldn’t dictate referee preferences or rejections to the SFA.

Andy Newport: The entire episode feels odd. The penalty situation wasn’t going Rangers’ way from the start. Their push to sideline Willie Collum is best left unmentioned…

Fraser Wilson: Unbelievably, this saga lingers despite the penalty being invalid due to Sima’s offside. VAR’s human errors persist. Rangers’ referee preferences should never hold sway.

Transfer Priorities for Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic

Keith: Quality is needed on the wings, a forward to challenge Kyogo, and a keeper to succeed Joe Hart. But securing all in one window could be challenging.

Craig: A striker to alleviate the pressure on Kyogo is pivotal.

Andy: The left-back position needs reinforcement, given Greg Taylor’s mixed form. Another left-back might be on Rodgers’ radar.

Fraser: Center-back reinforcement is crucial. An injury to key defenders could pose problems for Celtic’s defensive stability.

Premiership Mid-Season Star Players

Keith: Matt O’Riley’s standout performances elevate him as the Premiership’s top player, evolving significantly under Rodgers.

Craig: Matt O’Riley’s excellence shines with creativity and goal contributions.

Andy: Jack Butland at Ibrox has impressed, but Matt O’Riley and Lawrence Shankland at Hearts stand out.

Fraser: Lawrence Shankland’s prolific scoring for a non-Old Firm club is remarkable. A genuine striker, captain, and indispensable asset for Hearts.