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Richard Gordon and the team review Hearts 2-5 Falkirk and Celtic 1-0 Kilmarnock as Celtic extend their lead at the top to four points

Reaction to a stunning scoreline at Pittodrie as Stephen Robinson's side concede 4 goals against Hibs. Plus big wins for Rangers and St Johnstone.

After a dramatic European comeback, have Celtic finally found the spark their season badly needed? Andy Burke is joined by Scott Allan and Gordon Waddell to ask whether they can now build momentum against Kilmarnock. With injury-hit Hearts struggling, can in-form Falkirk take advantage at Tynecastle? Can Rangers keep up the title pressure when they travel to St Mirren? Plus, they look ahead to the Tayside derby, Aberdeen against Hibs and ask whether Motherwell can follow up their long-awaited win when they visit Dundee United. 00:02:11 — Is Celtic’s comeback a turning point? 00:05:21 — Hearts’ injury crisis deepens 00:06:51 — Can flying Falkirk punish Hearts? 00:11:35 — Celtic look to kick on against Killie 00:15:16 — Can Rangers keep the pressure on? 00:19:50 — Tayside derby and the Saturday Premiership battles

James McFadden, Pat Bonner and Tom English assess Celtic's stunning second half transformation against Besiktas. Plus reaction to Hearts' Conference League defeat to Thun.

Andy Burke is joined by Stephen McGowan and former Hearts defender Ryan McGowan ahead of a huge night of European action. Can Celtic stop their poor run and get a much-needed result against Besiktas? How much responsibility should Martin O’Neill shoulder for their struggles and are recruitment problems at the heart of the frustration around the club? Plus, after their League Cup semi-final defeat by Hibs, can an injury-hit Hearts side bounce back against Thun in Switzerland, and what would a successful Conference League campaign look like for the Tynecastle club? 00:01:58 — Celtic’s European problems 00:05:04 — Has Celtic Park lost its fear factor? 00:06:44 — Is O’Neill the right man for Celtic? 00:11:04 — Can Celtic fix their recruitment? 00:16:51 — Injury-hit Hearts head to Switzerland 00:21:56 — What can Hearts achieve in Europe

Are Scottish Premiership teams becoming too open for their own good? Charlotte Cohen is joined by John Walker and Rory Loy to examine the defensive problems facing Hearts, Celtic, St Mirren and Kilmarnock, and ask whether style is being prioritised over results. The enigma of Kasper Høgh is it a question of quality, service or the system around him? Plus, with Sebastien Pocognoli naming his latest Scotland squad, do the players really suit his formation, where does Scott McTominay fit and who should lead the line?

The Championship is tightening up, and Dunfermline have made a statement. Are they now ready to challenge Partick Thistle and Raith Rovers, and do Livingston have enough to bounce straight back up? Charlotte Cohen is joined by Ryan Flynn and Craig G Telfer to assess the battles across the SPFL. Can anyone keep pace with Ross County and Hamilton in League One? Who should be worried at the bottom? And in League Two, can Elgin or Spartans disrupt Stranraer and Clyde’s promotion charge? Plus is Alex Samuel's HUGE bahookie Partick Thistle's secret weapon? 00:02:53 — Dunfermline finally click 00:05:10 — Has Stenhousemuir’s bubble burst? 00:07:10 — Can Livingston bounce straight back? 00:09:13 — Partick Thistle’s title opportunity 00:13:49 — Ross County v Hamilton: League One’s big battle 00:18:52 — Who can win the League Two promotion race?

Hibs' season may have just been transformed by a dramatic Edinburgh Derby victory. Stevie Miller is joined by Alison McConnell and Cammy Kerr to analyse Marink Reedijk's first win as Hibs manager as his side stunned Hearts to book their place in the League Cup final. The panel discusses what Hibs got right, where Hearts fell short and whether the result can spark a revival at Easter Road. Attention then turns to Rangers, who edged past Aberdeen thanks to another decisive contribution from Ryan Naderi. The team assess Derek McInnes' growing winning mentality, Aberdeen's improved display and what reaching another cup final could mean for Rangers' season. There's also reaction to a potentially pivotal weekend in the Premiership title race as Falkirk shocked Celtic, raising fresh questions about performances, recruitment and defensive frailties at Parkhead. Plus, discussion on John McGlynn's remarkable work at Falkirk, Kilmarnock's struggles to capitalise against ten-man St Johnstone and whether Motherwell's long-awaited victory can kickstart their campaign. 00:00 Hibs Through to the League Cup Final 02:40 How Hibs Won the Edinburgh Derby 03:24 Does This Change Everything for Marinkk Reedijk? 05:09 What Did Hibs Get Right? 06:33 Do Hearts Have a Big-Game Problem? 08:45 Rangers Edge Past Aberdeen 10:03 Ryan Naderi's Remarkable Rise 11:36 Aberdeen Must Build on the Performance 12:54 How Important Is the Cup Final for Rangers? 14:15 Celtic Stunned by Falkirk 16:34 Is Celtic Heading Towards a Crisis? 19:21 John McGlynn's Finest Coaching Achievement? 22:42 Kilmarnock's Missed Opportunity 23:38 Can Motherwell Finally Build Momentum?

Richard Gordon and the team react to a dramatic day of Scottish football action, as Hibs beat Hearts at Hampden and Falkirk beat Celtic for the first time in 19 years

Andy Halliday, Willie Miller and Tom English assess Rangers' win over Aberdeen in the League Cup semi-finals, hearing from Derek McInnes and Stephen Robinson.

Is the fan ban for Rangers and Celtic disproportionate? The pressure is rising and Hampden takes centre stage. Can struggling Aberdeen produce the performance they desperately need to shock Rangers, or will Derek McInnes move a step closer to silverware? Martin Dowden, Stephen McGowan and Scott Allan look forward to a high pressure weekend of Scottish Football. Can Hibs turn their fortunes around against Hearts, and what would defeat mean for Marink Reedijk? Plus, Celtic head to in-form Falkirk looking vulnerable, Kilmarnock are fighting to stop the rot, and Motherwell and St Mirren collide with both sides desperate for a win 00:02:21 — Rangers and Celtic face closed-door cup ties 00:04:49 — Can Rangers take advantage of Aberdeen’s struggles? 00:09:33 — Can Aberdeen turn their season around at Hampden? 00:13:25 — Hearts v Hibs: Edinburgh derby semi-final showdown 00:18:41 — Could Falkirk expose Celtic’s problems? 00:22:03 — Crucial weekend for Kilmarnock and Motherwell

Jane Lewis is joined by Cammy Bell and Michael Grant after a tempestuous night in the Premiership. Did panto villain Derek McInnes deserve the "crackling" reception he got from the Tynecastle faithful? Why are Celtic still looking vulnerable defensively after Dundee United held them at Celtic Park, and when will "hooked at half-time" Kasper Høgh get back on the scoresheet? Plus, can Hibs build on their first point under their new manager? How much pressure is mounting at Aberdeen, and what needs to change for Kilmarnock and Motherwell? 00:02:18 — McInnes’ fiery Tynecastle return 00:06:45 — What were Rangers missing? 00:09:20 — Celtic held by impressive Dundee United 00:12:09 — When will Kasper Høgh find the net? 00:16:39 — A first point for Hibs’ new boss 00:18:28 — Pressure mounting at Aberdeen

Reaction to a big evening of Premiership football across the country as the Old Firm drop points. Plus big wins for Falkirk and Dundee.

Derek McInnes returns to Tynecastle, but what sort of welcome awaits him and can Hearts’ attacking approach cause Rangers problems? Charlotte Cohen is joined by Mark Atkinson and Rory Loy to look ahead to a full Premiership card. Can Dundee United trouble Celtic after finding form? How much pressure is already building at Hibs after three defeats under their new manager, and can they respond at St Mirren? Plus, Motherwell’s worrying run, St Johnstone’s opportunity in Perth, Aberdeen’s search for consistency, Falkirk’s growing threat and Dundee against Kilmarnock. 00:02:22 — What reception awaits McInnes at Tynecastle? 00:05:03 — Have Hearts learned from that Celtic defeat? 00:10:07 — Can Dundee United cause Celtic problems? 00:12:17 — St Mirren and Hibs face a huge night 00:19:17 — Can Motherwell stop the slide in Perth? 00:22:41 — Aberdeen, Falkirk and Dundee v Kilmarnock

A year after Martin O'Neill made his remarkable Celtic comeback, where does the club stand now? David Currie is joined by Tino Callaghan and Michael Gannon to ask whether O’Neill has taken Celtic forward after delivering the double. Why does the club still feel like it’s in a holding pattern? Has recruitment left the manager exposed? What explains Celtic’s continuing struggles in Europe, despite their domestic results? And with questions over O’Neill’s long-term future, is a succession plan already taking shape, or will Celtic play it safe with their next appointment? 00:02:26 — O’Neill: saviour or sticking plaster? 00:06:59 — The fallout from the Nancy experiment 00:10:04 — Has Celtic’s recruitment let O’Neill down? 00:13:46 — Is O’Neill a human shield for the board? 00:20:18 — Can Celtic win the league again?