24/04/2016 Sportscene

Good evening and welcome to Sportscene.

COMMENTATOR: And believable. That shot is in! Unbelievable. What a

finish. That is it, I would imagine. STUDIO: Good evening. Time flies

when you are having fun. Split fixtures already a major issues

remain, on and off the pitch. We have the whole story covered.

Michael Stewart is in the studio along with Darren Jackson. Ronny

Deila announced he would be leaving Celtic at the end of the season, and

today Celtic faced Ross County. Still the small matter of a

Premiership title to wrap up. Would Celtic take another step?

COMMENTATOR: Three changes to the Celtic side from the Scottish Cup

semifinal. Five changes for the cup winners Ross County. -- the League

Cup winners Ross County. Celtic within touching distance of the

title. Almost there. Griffiths! Early effort. It was always a bit

too high. It has been a labouring efforts so far from Celtic. Pretty

underwhelming. Griffiths, on his right foot. His 38 goal of the

season. How many times has he got Ronny Deila and Celtic out of a

sticky situation? It was unimpressive so far, but that makes

all the difference. Griffiths for 1-0. In from shame. -- in from Mac

shame. He did not know too much about that, Ross County's top

goal-scorer. Cows in Roberts wriggles away. In from

Patrick Roberts, what a chance for Rogic. It was a stretch at the back

post and he could not direct that in. Roberts follows tick. -- for

lasting. That was wobbling through the air. Touched around the post in

the end by Scott Fox. Marcus Fraser. He grew up a Celtic player. Jonathan

Franks. He plays it in. Massive chance to equalise. The Northern

Ireland international knows he should have scored. County

threatening again with Fraser. And Franks. Flicked on by boys. --

Boyce. Ross County miss another great opportunity to week rise. --

equalise. He fires wide. Boyce was an option

for the past but he had every right to think he should be scoring.

Roberts... Another shooting chance. Juggled by

Scott Fox, but he got there in the end. Leigh Griffiths tries to win

this for Celtic single-handed. Ian McShane with a short corner from

Ross County. The header away. Stuart Murdoch. Spectacularly it is 1-1,

and Craig Gordon is serious. He felt Robertson was in his line of sight

and blocking his view -- Craig Gordon is furious. The goal counts

and it is all square at Celtic Park. In from Roberts. Led by Robertson.

His only Celtic goal so far is against East Kilbride and this

looked a great opportunity to win the game for Kazim-Richards. And now

goal-scorer Murdoch. He turned and took aim. Sloppy does not cover it

from a Celtic perspective. In from McShane. Back in... Paul Green has

missed that completely. It is the latest in a series of chances were

Ross County to win at Celtic Park. Sometimes you have to reflect, but

we have lost important games, and that is getting us, plenty of

disappointment, and now we need everyone to stay together and get

over the line, with the games will stop we had great chances. I thought

we have the balance spot on. And being a threat to Celtic, and from

that side of things, the players but so much into the game, and if we

have lost that match it would have been undeserved.

Another flat performance and Celtic, and it would have been interesting

announcement regarding Ronny Deila announcement regarding Ronny Deila

-- flat performance from Celtic. That has been the case this season,

but I don't think Ronny Deila would have been too happy, but it was

always going to be like that. Balls in the box. When you saw the Old

Firm game last week, the defending was very per. -- very poor. Ross

County with more than a few chances. Definitely, if you went to Celtic

and got this number of chances in the last few years, you were

dreaming. It all adds up to show what a live performances has been

from Celtic. Not just today but throughout the season -- what a

limp. Who is going to replace Ronny Deila? Impossible position. Not like

you to hold back. I don't know. The games that have been mentioned,

big-name 's. They will have to be more autonomy for the manager if

they are going to get one of the bigger names. Celtic fans will be

pleased with some of the names mentioned. David Moyes, Henrik

Larsson. All sorts of names mentioned. Roy Keane, Paul Lambert.

Who is going to land the job? They are all big names. Michael O'Neill,

Malky Mackay. Roy Keane, David Moores, Henrik Larsson. But they

will have to spend some money. That David Moyes. What is the challenge?

The Champions League. With Rangers back in the league, it will be

harder next season, but they need to see progression in the Champions

League. Michael? Difficult to see progression in the Champions

predict who they will go for, but whoever comes in, they will have a

short period of time to get their biggest test which is European

qualification. Aberdeen still but a mathematical chance of winning the

Premiership title as they went into the Friday night match at St

Johnstone. COMMENTATOR: Five changes for St

Johnstone. There a deadly for Michael Rose -- there is a deadly

for Michael Rose at the back for Aberdeen -- there is a debut. That

should be a goal kick to Aberdeen. It looks like it comes off Cummings

but the corn is given. Ocean and see with the header. -- O Shaughnessy.

But for the width of the crossbar, St Johnstone would be in front.

Great start from the Hamsun. Free kick has been given for a tug

on Cummings. David Wotherspoon fancies it and he's scores.

Celebration comes from David Wotherspoon. Should this be under

the goalkeeper? The Aberdeen goalkeeper will be disappointed this

got past his right hand. Fine start from St Johnstone, can they

capitalise? Pressure from Logan, he has conceded the corner kick. The

corner comes in. 2-0? Stephen Anderson's effort is ruled out.

Maybe we can find out why. The referee seems sure. Scott Brown

comes out and he has barged into his own player. I have struggled to see

a foul. Maybe Aberdeen have been let off the hook. St Johnstone will feel

they should be two goals to the good. Anderson is there. This time

it is 2-0, Stephen Maclean with the good. Anderson is there. This time

death dissed of touches. -- with the death

the most sublime of touches and Maclean. The goalkeeper does not

cover himself in glory. St Johnstone, two goals to the good,

and maybe Aberdeen's title challenge has gone for good now. What do they

have in response? That is the first bit of action for the goalkeeper in

the Saints goal all night. He had to make sure the ball was his.

Niall McGinn was sniffing around. Plenty of pressure coming forward

from St Johnstone. Jack trying to play it out from the back. He gets

caught. Liam Craig is free, is it free? St Johnstone's night when from

good to better. Aberdeen really only have themselves to blame. Lovely

ball into Cummins, and a fine finish from Liam Craig. That is St

Johnstone's 12th goal in the league against Aberdeen this season. Not

good viewing at all for the travelling frowns -- fans. Barry

John -- Robson giving them something to cheer? No, but a fine win for St

Johnstone and it surely ling -- ends any lingering hopes that Aberdeen

have of challenging Celtic. We had a similar type of performance

up there and in the game against Celtic and, and that's the top three

or four this season and shows you what good side we can be when we

played good teams. Tonight we needed more strength of character and

headers and more physicality because we got pushed about the best team

won. The best team won, according to Derek McInnes. A great night for St

Johnstone. Willie Miller described Derek McInnes. A great night for St

it as an abysmal night for Aberdeen, defensively, Michael, not Aberdeen

at their best. No, I don't think it was. Derek McInnes some of the game

up fairly. We are showing a lot of clips where if Aberdeen, and a lot

up fairly. We are showing a lot of has been spoken about the challenge

they put up, but if they're going to progress and challenge Celtic, these

they put up, but if they're going to are areas where they have to

strengthen. We had Derek talking about strength of character,

physicality and they got pushed about. What the clips show is that

defensively they are not strong enough. They will have do recruit

well. I am not convinced that Ash Taylor is the answer. They are going

to have to strengthen that area and central midfield is another area.

You look at Tanzi, who he tried to get in January, he would have been a

positive Aberdeen but someone who will be important coming the summer

if they want to kick on again. How would you sum up their season at

this point? Six points behind where they were last season. They have had

a fantastic season. The biggest disappointment would be the games

after the one where they won eight in a row and then they lost five but

they responded exceptionally well and I'm sure Derek will be

disappointed with Friday night. People will say Celtic have slipped

up and Aberdeen failed to take advantage. Well, they have, that is

a fact. But if they look, they have had a good season. They could have

pushed them a lot harder if they hadn't had the little blip but you

have to give them credit for what they have done. They don't want this

season to peter out and not get as close to Celtic as they can. Huge

credit to St Johnstone and it looks like the Tommy Wright will have the

money to spend and the chairman seems to realise that with Rangers

in the league next season they need to strengthen. Irrespective of

Rangers being in the Lee Gilmour not, St Johnstone, -- in the league

or not, you look at St Johnstone and what he has got out of the squad,

Tommy Wright has done a fantastic job. That is one of their best

performances this season, so a bit of investments they could push and

maybe challenge for second or third in the league. Hearts are still the

chance of finishing second and they are up against Mark McGhee's

Motherwell. Hearts's last meeting with

Motherwell saw them comfortable 6-0 winners and the visitors had the

first chance of the game in the eighth minute. Jamie Walker's effort

just failed to hit the target. But with five wins from their previous

six, this Motherwell side is a different proposition to the one

that suffered the Tynecastle torment, and they took the lead just

short of the half-hour mark. torment, and they took the lead just

Ainsworth has not managed -- matched his goal-scoring heroics in the last

two seasons but popped up with his second in three appearances. Scott

McDonald, as is often the the creator. You have to go back to

December 2010 for the last time Hearts won that first part and after

this handball, they were looking to find their breakthrough. The Belgian

linked up with Juanma but the quality of the cross was not matched

by the finish. The home start -- side started the second half with

determination. Jack Leach sprung the attack and Johnson flicked it on but

he missed the type of chance he wanted to bury all season. Although

it did seem that Alexander did get the slightest of touches. Next it

was Scott McDonald's turn to let Hearts off the hook. Malt and

McDonald were clicked -- quick to close down but the finish is not one

that the Australian will want to see again. Craig Samson stopped hearts

from equalising and the fine volley was matched by the save. Samson not

showing any signs of rust despite this being his first game of the

showing any signs of rust despite season. He bamboozled William Smith

and Jamie Walker and was driving at the defence but unable to add with

Neil Alexander. It's worth another look. Johnson has been a key player

in the return to form of Motherwell in 2016. With time almost up there

was a further chance for Motherwell to double their lead. He did not

command a high ball and then they tried to take advantage. But the in

rushing Johnson was thwarted by Smith. But 1-0 was sufficient for

Motherwell. We made a lot of chances and it was

only one, and that is a dangerous scoreline with ten minutes left,

even at home, but we saw it through and we should have won by more.

Disappointing for the fans coming through in large numbers. We have to

apologise for the performance, not good enough. The chance of second

now gone? It will be difficult but we have to keep trying next week,

but today was a huge game and we have to keep trying, but it wasn't

good enough today. Admittedly, December 2010 was the last time

Hearts beat Motherwell at the park, but despite that, are you surprised

by that performance? There is a difference between performance and

result. Slightly surprised by the performance because they have had

great consistency through the season and a fantastic season, when you

look at where they are. In terms of the result, you hit the nail on the

head, they do not one there since December 2010 so I'm not surprised

by the results and when you couple it with what a run Motherwell are

on, and it's a difficult place to go to. The result is not surprising.

Somebody mentioned to me that Motherwell should be looked as the

Leicester City of the Scottish Premiership, and considering they

win a play-off spot, and now they are fourth, seven wins in the last

nine matches and it's been a huge turnaround under Mark McGhee in the

last months. Mark McGhee has had a huge influence on what happened, and

Stephen Robinson, they have stopped conceding goals and they've got good

experienced players but the front three excite me. Moult plays in

front of the six yard box, then McDonald comes in and Johnson has

pace and the front three have been a huge plus. To the battle at the

bottom. Kilmarnock began today in the play-offs and Lee Clark was

desperate for points. They were way to an Inverness Caledonian Thistle

site not completely out of the play-off equation. -- away two.

Commentary from John Barnes. Danny Williams who has signed a

precontract agreement with Dundee returns to take the place of the

precontract agreement with Dundee bench dropper. Col mana without Josh

Magennis who has -- Kilmarnock without their top scorer. Chris Boyd

once again leads the attack. Kilmarnock with only one win in

their last six away league matches. Kiltie, a lovely turn. He was not

far away without effort. Positive play from story. Williams takes

over. Good save by Jamie MacDonald. He has been outstanding all season

for Kilmarnock. King knocking it down, and there is Draper at the

back post. He wasn't picked up, drop back post. He wasn't picked up, drop

-- Ross Draper. He can only find the side netting. Higginbotham, now to

Kiltie. Still Kiltie. ". He has the shooting opportunity,

and he takes it. Kallum Higginbotham christening his new hairstyle is

well with a terrific strike there. His second goal in two games and his

fifth of the season and it may well prove vital for Kilmarnock.

Kilmarnock with their tails up. Good ball in from Faubert. And it is Kris

Boyd with the effort just over the top.

Balatoni, he has put it short towards the goalkeeper and Ross

Draper is grounded with the challenge from Jamie MacDonald and

Kilmarnock keeper. A poor pass bark Kilmarnock keeper. A poor pass bark

-- back put the pressure on, and a penalty, and Kallum Higginbotham is

sacrificed for Conor Brennan, and he's not happy about it. Tansey

claims his fifth from the penalty spot to put Inverness Caledonian

Thistle back on level terms. Worrying moments for Lee Clark. Here

is Chris Boyd. Great effort. And McKenzie could not follow up with a

rebound -- Kris Boyd. But what a curling shot from Kris Boyd.

Meekings. . Josh Meekings should have put his side in front with that

effort. Tansey's corner. Warren. Draper is in. Draper wasn't hanging

about. He got on the end of that knock-down as it bounced off

Faubert. Storey. Danny Williams. Lovely

finish by Williams. For his first goal since last May. And that will

surely now secured a victory for John Hughes's side. Kilmarnock still

battling to get a goal back in the game. Faubert. Clattered back. Kris

Boyd, and it just will not go for Kilmarnock. They are now looking at

four defeats in their last five visits to Inverness.

We got the break and you feel for Kilmarnock in the player that made a

mistake but it's happened to us so many times so it was good to

capitalise on that. When you are down to ten men you stick with the

more workmanlike players because you know it will be a hell of a shift,

so I had to sacrifice one of the matchwinners in terms of his ability

to create something out of nothing. There are so many knock-on effects

from a crazy decision. It has hurt as in many ways but we have to

bounce back and go again. Balatoni's backpass blunder the big moment in

the match. No doubt about it. It was the turning point in the game. Up

until then, Kilmarnock were in a fairly comfortable position, 1-0 up

until this moment. I will just highlight Ross Draper here. He is on

his toes, almost reacting before the ball got to Conrad, and whether it's

an instinctive thing where he thinks he will pass back, hugger me, that

option has got to be last option. First and foremost, he can step into

this area here and pass it, or he can take a touch and clear his

lines. And they are passing balls back to goalkeepers, and that is

what Ross Draper has done. I know it's about better you because they

do it too often. Far too often. Conrad could have opened himself up

a yard. McKenzie was out wide, or go out to the park and it gets

Inverness turned and it's an easy option and you are going 20 yards

further back the goalkeeper. You see where the challenge

happened, where McDonald lives. He is actually hiding. He does very

well. -- McDonald is. McDonald is sent off, potentially their best

player, Kilmarnock did not need to be giving themselves any harder

options defensively. Already, you can see the ball is in flight, he

has lost Draper. He has started off touch type, but he is already losing

the man and he's punished for it. -- touch type. He ends up five yards

off him and that is what is causing him real problems. It happened three

times in the first half and I'm sure the manager would have spoken to him

at half-time but maybe his head had gone. This goal was another example

of the problems Kilmarnock have had. The left-back and the centre-half,

over there, there is a five yard gap, and the gap in between the

centre halves is massive. You want to be coordinated, but this is all

over the place. He has got to pass him on, but he drops to four over

and he is left chasing Williams. Inexperience, he should have passed

him on, but that is a great touch for Williams, and a great finish.

But I would say a lack of experience from O'Hara. All season they have

had frailties, they have conceded the highest number of goals and they

have scored the second fewest and that is a toxic mixture for any

team. What about the Bute -- rebuilding job for the next season?

Yes, it has been very good in some ways, we have spoken Matt Jordan

Tansey going to Aberdeen, and I'm sure they don't know what the budget

is, but if they get bigger players, they will get them playing good

football. Now to ten days. -- Tannadice. Watching for us, Liam

Clarke. COMMENTATOR: Mixu Paatelainen shuffles his back,

hoping it will spur them into life. Hamilton know a victory would mean

they do not finish in 12th place, that is incentive enough. He has got

the break of the ball, Henry. The save from Kawashima. United staring

into the relegation abyss. They simply must win this game. Carlton

Morris. Gillespie! That is wonderful. That has put Dundee

United closer to the trap door and edged Accies closer to safety.

Crawford's ball. It was flicked for goal by Lucas. Lucas from the back.

Kawashima threw himself to keep that out. Very poor first half

performance from Dundee United, especially because Kilmarnock

slipped up at Inverness. And again! When you are down at that part of

the table, things tend to not go for you and bill a can count himself

unlucky. -- Billy McCulloch. Accies take on Kilmarnock next week

and they could be safe from all kinds of problems with back-to-back

victories. Not a bad effort. It is 2-0! Doherty's header hit the bar

and Carlton Morris was on hand to gobble up the rebound. The first

effort is unfortunate, the second from Morris cannot be kept out by

Kawashima. Dundee United eight points adrift already, at the foot

of the table. Nifty work by Scott Fraser. It is another save by

McGovern, who has been targeted by clubs in the summer. He has had a

fine season. Dundee United have been better in the second half, but it

has not been good enough, though. The half-time substitute for United.

Accies win over Dundee before the split was bad news for Dundee

United, of course, as was Kilmarnock's win over St Johnstone.

Kawashima has made the mistake, capitalised on by Morris. It is a

third goal for Hamilton. The shot was spilled by Kawashima and Carlton

Morris was on hand as he was early in the second half. United facing

the real prospect of being relegated at the home of their neighbours

Dundee. Simon Murray... That is consolation. Dundee United could be

down at the scene of their greatest triumphs, two League Cup wins and a

league title victory at dens Park, they could be relegated there in

eight days' time. I was pleased with the performance. It was a big game.

The performance, to perform as well as we did, under the pressure, that

was great. This was a great opportunity to claw back the

difference. To a level we can present. We are nowhere near that

intensity and the desire to be on the ball. Really disappointing. John

Rankin's reaction at the end with the Dundee United fans, that says it

all. Five remaining games, clearly that is not going to happen. Dundee

all. Five remaining games, clearly United are going down? I do think

you can guarantee it, but it is looking very grim. With the

Kilmarnock result, I thought they would have been up for it, I listen

to the commentary, Hamilton started very well. You have got to stop the

strike from lesbian. -- you have got to stop the strike

from Gillespie. Defensively it was very poor. You are not writing off

Dundee United? No, because it is still possible. Maybe it is my heart

ruling my head, but it is still possible. I think they are down. You

have got to look at that realistically. Of course, it's a

long shot. Accies looked like they wanted it more. Carlton Morris put

the moves and United in terms of this match. -- on. United have got

more at stake. It looked as if some of the players were resigned to

being relegated. Credit to Hamilton, since their 3-0 drubbing at

Pittodrie. They have had great results and performances, and when

the pressure was on, and Mark was talking about that, they make sure

they are not go the extract into the play-offs. The culture at Dundee

United was criticised, they spoke about how the players I've got to

answer. They have not performed may about how the players I've got to

have let themselves down. -- and they have let themselves down. He is

having a go at the culture, but he has been at fault for three goals

and he has got to look at himself and stop protests? Everyone is going

to get it at a team at Dundee United, but you have got to stand up

happens axes. Huge resort for Accies happens axes. Huge resort for Accies

-- huge resort. They have come up with the results and next season

they could do next week they could secure their place. And now we have

got the best of the rest. Partick Thistle began brightly. Dundee

keeper Scott Bain called into action. Keeping at Ryan Evans. --

out. Dundee always full of attacking verve and they took advantage of a

mistake, a chance for Gary Harkins. You would normally back him to do

better. But if you create chances, the goals will come, and they keep

on coming for Hemmings. He knows all about good movement. In the right

place at the right time, once again. In the second half, lovely skill

from Craig Whyte, creating the for Greg Stuart. The goalkeeper with the

save. That kept Partick Thistle in the match. The cross from Abdul

Osman and the header from Kris Doolan up the anti further. His 10th

strike of the season. Hemmings was sniffing about for his 25th goal of

the season. Scully denying it on this occasion. Mental strength

required for strikers to keep taking their chances. Some tenacious play

from Greg Stuart, he had the vision to make the perfect asked for

Hemmings and he provided the perfect finish. Music to the use of the

Dundee fans. 25 goals for Hemmings and counting. There would be one

final glimmer of hope for Partick Thistle will stop this corner looks

like it would not amount to very much. But they got the ball back

into the mix. The gilt-edged chance. A slice of misfortune for Partick

Thistle. Three points for Dundee. First off we were not at the races,

but we started at the first five and then we fell out of it. I thought we

deserved at least a point. We always try to win the game and I've felt we

always did that. Really pleasing performance. Hemmings has helped him

amass 25 goals this season, there is a year to go on his contract will

stop Dundee have opened contract talks with him. What about Greg

Stuart, will ye attract interest? -- here track. Yes, I'm a big fan, he

has come from Cowdenbeath. His workrate, he sees a pass, but you

have got to make it, and he will be disappointed with the finish, but

his goals and he's set up play, very good. All round, he has great

awareness. He is unhappy to make the stand and admire it, gets into the

box, where he will hurt the opposition. He is not happy to lay

off and he wants to drive forward and hurt teams. Players that are

effective in the final third will always attract interest. Other teams

will keep a close eye on what is going on with the contract talks.

Kris Doolan. There's Partick Thistle striker since Jimmy walk in the

1950s to get double figures in six consecutive seasons. -- Jimmy

Walker. You know him well? I looked after him when I was a wage --

agent. He gets into the box. Some achievement. One of the best touches

of any player in the Premiership? Without a doubt. People that play

against him, that is what he has built up. At Partick Thistle

initially he was quite a slight boy but he has built himself up because

he knew he had to be stronger. He is a good finisher.

When you take into account that they are not big score is, when you take

out double figures, they would be in trouble, so it shows what a player

Doolin has been for them. An important figure for Partick Thistle

this season. After all that, the table looks like

Celtic can win the title with a victory over Hearts. Kilmarnock in a

play-off place, and Dundee United, all but gone.

It would be a day of celebration for Rangers as they were celebrating the

championship trophy. They had a game against Alloa Athletic, who gave the

hosts a guard of honour. Rangers have made three changes from

the defeat by Hibernian in midweek. Zeller Lemon and King and Clark

coming. Crawford, on loan from Rangers is in, and Scott Gallagher

comms in, as does Stephen Hetherington. The applause rings

around Ibrox in the second minute for a former Rangers number two,

Sandy Jardine, who passed away two years ago and will always be

remembered in this part of Glasgow. Mark Warburton has made such a

difference to this Rangers side. Andy Halliday has given that one

away and this is a chance for Michael Duffy, and he's found the

back of the net. He stands Ibrox into silence. Just eight minutes in.

They should really be a party day, but Alloa Athletic looking to dampen

the celebrations. The man on loan from Celtic has put them in front. A

thumping clearance from Scott Gallagher, headed away by Lee

Wallace and picked up by Barry McKay. Looks like he will create

something, and he has done for Nicky Clark, but he's offside. Rangers

thought they had the equaliser. But Nicky Clark was flagged offside on

this run from Barry McKay. , a good two or three yards offside. Rangers

still trailing. This is Billy King. Tavernier lets it run. Nicky Clark.

Can't find the target. He has been so dangerous as an attacking

full-back throughout the season. Billy McKay, goes into the penalty

area and is taken down by McCausland. And Rangers have the

penalty and a chance to draw level. Halliday. He has slipped it past the

post, would you believe. And Andy Halliday, who scored in the shoot

out victory over Celtic last weekend misses the target on this occasion.

And still Rangers are behind. Barry McKay. He picks out Tavernier. Now

Halliday. Given time do I up his cross. He picks out Tavernier eight,

and there is the equaliser. It's James Tavernier a with his 15th of

the season. What a tally that is for a full-back. A bit of redemption for

Halliday for the penalty miss a few moments ago. Picking out his

team-mate and Tavernier eight wasn't going to miss from there. Zelalem.

Now Halliday. He spots the run of Billy King. Great ball and a good

save. Good run from Billy King also. But denied by the alert goalkeeper.

Barry McKay always with a buzz of anticipation around Ibrox when he

picks up possession. A decent ball in. And Lee Burke looking for his

first Rangers goal. And once again Scott Gallagher preventing his side

from going behind. This is Wallace. Tavernier eight, the two full-backs

linking up inside the opposition penalty area. He has a crack again.

This time he drags the shot wide, and they have done this so often

this season, the full-backs. Threatening in opposition territory.

And Lee Wallace gets is Medel for the former Rangers legend and

captain, -- from the former Lane -- Rangers legend and captain, John

Gregg, Andy will lift the championship trophy as Rangers

celebrate their return to the top flight of Scottish football.

Rangers get their hands on the silverware. Darren, how would you

sum up the job that Mark Warburton has done? An exceptional season. His

job was to go and win the league and get them promotion and he's done it

in style. He has got them to the Scottish Cup final with a fantastic

performance. They will be very happy. Would he be a wanted man by

clubs down south? There will be clubs down south will have taken

notice of what he's done, and not just with in terms of getting

promotion. And getting to the final but the style they play, and the

recruitment. You look at the budget. It has not been mega bucks. They

have recruited wisely and he has a really good, youthful side who play

attractive football. I would be amazed if there are not people

taking notice. Hearts radically change their squad, but significant

from the squad that won the championship and went to the

Premiership. Would you expect the same Rangers? Not too many. I think

they will bring in quality. Four or five. They don't need to change

dramatically. They have good players, good young players, but

going back to Mark Warburton, like Fulham and Derby, they have been

interested, but after last week, why would he want to go down south? The

lure of the Premiership, but when you are playing games like that,

last week, I'm sure his appetite will be wanting more. Play-off place

is already guaranteed for Falkirk and Raith Rovers, but first up,

third-place Hibernian were way to Greenock Morton.

All about fine margins in the race for which championship place the

teams will end up in. Anthony Stokes denied by the goalkeeper. Jason

Cummings then denied by the offside flag. A tight one. The best chance

fell to Morton. The two toughest games to finish because there was

everything to play for, but if we show the same spirit as we did then,

we will have a good go next week. I'm surprised people think it is

doom and gloom. We still have an unbelievable end to the season to

play for. I am full of optimism. With Hibernian managing just the

point, would Falkirk stents in the grip on second place? They fell

behind against Raith Rovers, Joe Thomas with the goal. Falkirk

deservedly equalised in the second half. And a mistake from Blair

Allston and a fine goal from Brian Hardy saw Raith Rovers regain the

lead. , and is so often the case, Falkirk marriage a late rally. Bob

McCue with the late equaliser two minutes from time. We had five

different players in today and it shows you the strength of the squad

going into the play-offs, so I am happy and there are lots of

politics. McHugh coming on and scoring a fantastic goal, the

character in that dressing room is the best character I have had in any

dressing room, and great credit to the players for digging it out. Good

luck predicting who will finish second in the Championship.

Peter Houston talking about the character in the Falkirk dressing

room, and so many times they get late goals. And that exemplifies the

spirit in the side. You won't do well if you don't have a good

character around you, and that augurs well for going into the

play-offs and the insurers a never say die attitude. It is nigh on

impossible play-off to predict who will get out of it. Darren, who do

you predict will get out of it? It is too hard, Jonathan. Listening to

Alan Stubbs about doom and gloom, how can it be doom and gloom when

you are in a Scottish Cup final and going for second? A fantastic season

for all three. You say, can people change the game, and that is where

Peter Houston's bench is there. Darren, thank you very much. They

think it is all over, and it is for the Championship title and almost to

the Premiership title but plenty of excitement remains. Until next

weekend, good night.