Jonjoe Kenny pinpoints the Celtic derby key as Everton loanee makes Liverpool clash comparison

Celtic and Rangers are being sold short ahead of imminent reforms to the Champions League being given the go ahead. UEFA will next week officially announce a new 36-team format with a 10-game group stage that will get under way from the 2024-25 season.

Rangers players who breached strict rules to attend a a lockdown party are set to return against Celtic - IF they go on a Scottish Cup run. With the current fixture list, Calvin Bassey, Nathan Patterson and Bongani Zungu are all set to miss the cup tie against Cove Rangers, as well as Premiership fixtures against Hibs, St Johnstone and Celtic.

Charlie Nicholas insists Celtic principal shareholder Dermot Desmond is showing a lack of "urgency" in the ongoing search for a new manager. The principal shareholder spoke to the club's website last week as he looks for a boss who can carry the fight to Steven Gerrard and Rangers.Roy Keane and Eddie Howe are among the betting favourites but the former Parkhead star is concerned that it might be too late with a mammoth rebuilding job needed.

Scottish Cup.But, 12 years on, he is still waiting for someone to emulate him.The Spaniard’s stunning volley from Sasa Papac’s throw in, just seconds after coming on as a half-time sub against Falkirk at Hampden, remains the last time his former club won the trophy.And Novo desperately hopes that come the end of the season another Rangers player has adopted his mantle as cup-winning hero.The first step on the road to achieving that objective will be taken on Sunday night when Steven Gerrard’s men welcome Cove Rangers to Ibrox.Get all the latest Rangers news sent straight to your Inbox every day by signing up to our newsletter.We cover every morsel of information regarding your favourite club in the form of articles, videos and podcasts.The

Steven Gerrard some time to reflect after an action-packed run of fixtures but the goings-on in Glasgow still has people talking. And it's no different even with the return of international football on the agenda for many before the domestic action returns for the champions with a tie against Cove Rangers in the Scottish Cup next weekend.

Jermain Defoe believes Steven Gerrard is working towards the Liverpool job after success with Rangers. The 38-year-old reckons that the Ibrox boss is on the right path to make a blockbuster return to Anfield, having led Rangers to their first title in a decade.

Steven Gerrard was focused on the next one. The Premiership crown was sealed in early March as the former midfielder wrote his name instantly into Ibrox legend.

Roy Keane is just the man to take Celtic by the horns and flip the script on Steven Gerrard's Rangers. Keane has emerged as the favourite to take the Parkhead job after Micah Richards teased fans with a cryptic tweet that many believed was about his fellow pundit.He's since poured cold water over that, but Keane remains the favourite with bookies to succeed Neil Lennon as their next permanent boss.There has been much scepticism over whether Keane has the same credentials as the likes of Chris Wilder, Enzo Maresca or Eddie Howe.

Liverpool history after posting a picture with former Reds striker El-Hadji Diouf.While Mane is widely regarded as one of the club’s best transfer purchases, his compatriot’s time on Merseyside is seen far less positively.Signed from Lens in 2002, Diouf endured a tumultuous time on Merseyside and has been involved in a series of bizarre swipes at Steven Gerrard since his departure.The rivalry is said to have started when the Liverpool legend admitted he wasn’t the biggest fan of the controversial forward. "I wasn't Diouf's No.1 fan,” Gerrard wrote in his 2007 autobiography."Being around Melwood and Anfield I knew which players were hungry, which players had Liverpool at heart.

Rangers squad look set to clean-up when the individual awards are handed out at the end of the season, after Steven Gerrard 's rampant side crushed Celtic 's 10-in-a-row hopes in emphatic style - but who stands out as the best of the rest? The likes of Connor Goldson, Allan McGregor, James Tavernier and Alfredo Morelos are all set to be in the running for the Player of the Year gongs, but there's plenty of players out-with the Ibrox club who certainly deserve an honourable mention.The Hibs hitman has terrorised defences this season with his pace and movement, banging in 12 goals so far and earning himself a place in Steve Clarke's latest Scotland squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.Could the 24-year-old be our surprise package at

England 's best right-back in Trent Alexander-Arnold. The 22-year-old was not included in the latest Three Lions squad due to his poor form for Liverpool this season.

Bongani Zungu for the Scottish Cup clash with Cove Rangers after agreeing to let him to fly out to Sudan for South Africa's Nations Cup qualifier. FIFA have agreed that clubs do not have to release their players if they're required to quarantine on their return.

Luis Suarez joined the 500-club with his latest goal for Atletico Madrid against Alaves at the weekend.

Police have confirmed they are investigating a report of an assault bought by Slavia Prague during their clash with Rangers.We previously told how the Europa League last 16 tie descended into chaos after Czech defender Ondrej Kudela was accused of making a racist comment to Glen Kamara.Covering his mouth with his hand, the centre-back was seen speaking into the Ranger’s midfielder’s ear.A furious reaction was then sparked with manager Steven Gerrard confirming he believed that a racist remark had been made.Slavia and Kudela deny the charge and have now made allegations of their own, claiming that the Czech international was assaulted following the game.Police Scotland have now confirmed they have received reports of an assault from Slavia

Rangers to strengthen in a league season in which they remain unbeaten with only five games left. But Steven Gerrard is on the verge of unlocking a transfer kitty that has on a different level to the one he has been operating under amid his team's Europa League exploits.

Kris Commons believes Celtic did little to prove they are capable of wrestling back the title from runaway champions Rangers next season. The former Parkhead midfielder admits it was an improved performance but believes the Hoops' defensive frailties must be addressed before they think about launching a comeback.

Alfredo Morelos after the Colombian smashed his derby hoodoo.The Rangers striker notched for the first time in 15 outings against Celtic to earn his team a Parkhead point and maintain their undefeated record in this term’s Premiership.His manager believes it will kick Morelos on to doing more derby damage when the teams meet again. More importantly, Gerrard insists it is a reward for his dedication and graft.He said: “His performance again was selfless.

Rangers in refusing to take a knee in response to the sickening abuse aimed at Glen Kamara by Slavia Prague thug Ondrej Kudela in last week’s bad-tempered Europa League clash.Hoops skipper Scott Brown also shared an embrace with the Rangers midfielder before the sides fought out a 1-1 draw at Celtic Park.Elsewhere other Premiership sides such as Dundee United and Motherwell also made a stance and Gerrard hailed the nation’s response.He said: “Glen has had some fantastic support and we as a club have had fantastic support.“The reaction from Scottish football has been brilliant.“I saw other clubs getting involved in the last few days and making it clear they’re not accepting it and are striving to improve things.“It’s made me really proud to

Alfredo Morelos broke his Celtic duck. The Ibrox star registered a first derby goal in 15 attempts to secure a 1-1 draw for the Premiership champions on Sunday.Steven Gerrard 's side fell behind to Moi Elyounoussi's header before Morelos turned in at the back post following Leon Balogun's flick-on at a corner.

Kris Boyd has been like a dog with multiple appendages in his Sky Sports punditry role. His grinning face has even been immortalised on charity face masks as he enjoyed every second of Steven Gerrard 's side and their march to glory.

Steven Gerrard admits his side looked "leggy" against Celtic but still feels a point was a better result for the visitors than John Kennedy's men. The Premiership champions were under the cosh at times but an Alfredo Morelos goal was enough to earn a point and ensure his side's unbeaten league record.