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  1. Postpublished at 23:03 GMT 3 December 2025

    That's all for now folks...

    Four draws from the five games tonight, with Celtic the only winners on the night Martin O'Neill hands over to new manager Wilfried Nancy.

    Hearts and Celtic are now level at the top of the Premiership - and those two meet in Glasgow on Sunday.

    Thanks for your company and enjoy what's left of Sportscene.

  2. Motherwell 'growing' defensively - Askoupublished at 23:01 GMT 3 December 2025

    FT: Falkirk 0-0 Motherwell

    Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou: "I think Falkirk defended really well and made it really hard for us to get control of the game in the final third.

    "We didn't do enough in the first half to create the big moments we needed.

    "The way we came out in the second half was a lot better, invested more, had our moments and didn't take them. There were fewer and fewer of them as the game went on.

    "I think they are growing as a team in terms of defensive mentality and to give ourselves the platform to win every game. It starts with a solid defensive performance.

    "We'll take the point although we're a little disappointed we didn't take the moments and that we didn't create more."

    Jens Berthel askouImage source, SNS
  3. A tactical battle for McGlynnpublished at 23:00 GMT 3 December 2025

    FT: Falkirk 0-0 Motherwell

    Falkirk manager John McGlynn: "I think it was a tactical battle.

    "We tried to cancel Motherwell out because they're a very good team, pass the ball well and have some great rotations and movements. You have to be so switched on.

    "But we were very brave. We more or less went man for man all over the place.

    "I thought we were close to them and made it difficult for them. We knew we would have to do that."

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    Get Involvedpublished at 22:58 GMT 3 December 2025

    Celtic’s recent win has reignited the title race, with the team now level on points with Hearts. While it’s too early to claim top spot, the momentum is clearly back in our favour.

    Julian

    The wheels have come off for Hearts. They need a spark from somewhere to get them going again. Strange line-up from McInnes didn’t help though.

    Paul

    Hearts, Motherwell and Hibs must be looking at Rangers and licking those second-place lips.

    Scott

  5. 'We should just stay calm' - McInnespublished at 22:56 GMT 3 December 2025

    FT: Hearts 1-1 Kilmarnock

    Hearts head coach Derek McInnes tells BBC Scotland: "100% [it feels like two points dropped]. You're never there until the referee blows the final whistle.

    "It's a mistake, we're not going to kill people for that. We should be dealing with the shot. It's unfortunate for us for all the control we had. A lot of what I wanted from the game was there.

    "We could have done with that second goal, but sometimes 1-0 should be enough. We should just stay calm. We get away with a wee scare. If we play the game in their half we should be fine. We allowed ourselves to deal with a shot and we should deal with it.

    "Make the keeper make a save, follow things in. We spoke about that at half-time, we don't always need to score a brilliant goal. Get your messy goals, your tap-ins, put the ball in the box and ask questions.

    "I thought we brought a lot of intelligence and showed a lot of control and authority. We never quite [put the game to bed]."

    Hearts remain top of the table on goal differenceImage source, SNS
  6. 'A lot of things were good' - Thelinpublished at 22:50 GMT 3 December 2025

    FT: Aberdeen 3-3 St Mirren

    Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin tells BBC Scotland: "You get a lot of emotions when you come back in the game so many times and do a really good performance overall.

    "It was disappointing to score three goals and come away with one point.

    "We created more chances, looked quite balanced, but sometimes moments happen in the game and St Mirren were really effective.

    "I'm really focused on being good again on Saturday. A lot of things were good today, but that's football sometimes.

    "We have been on a quite good run and in the moment, you have feelings. This is in the past now and we need to stay positive and focus on the right things."

  7. 'In many ways it was a win for us' - Pressleypublished at 22:46 GMT 3 December 2025

    FT: Celtic 1-0 Dundee

    Dundee boss Steven Pressley tells BBC Scotland: "I always say, to come here and get a result you need the perfect performance. It wasn’t a perfect performance, but it was a really positive performance.

    "We had to endure some difficult moments early in the game. It’s easy to go under in place like this, but we didn’t. I’m really proud of the performance. It was important we took another step in the right direction after the win at the weekend and I feel we did that.

    "The team has been evolving in a difficult period and that’s testament to the players. It’s been a really testing run for us. But within that, the players have shown great resilience.

    "I’ve seen a team that’s showing great bravery just now. We came here and we tried to play. In many ways it was a win for us."

    dundee boss steven PressleyImage source, SNS
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    Get Involvedpublished at 22:43 GMT 3 December 2025

    What is the point in VAR? Officials aren't good enough to oversee it, sucks the life outta the game. How United never got a pen for handball is a joke. Two extremely poor decisions in two games against United.

    Barry

    Said at the outset that McInnes wasn't Hearts level. Can't change tactics when required.

    Ken

    Looks like Jim Goodwin and Dundee Utd are next in line for an official apology. Absolutely horrendous decisions.

    Jim

  9. 'A big turning point for us' - Robinsonpublished at 22:41 GMT 3 December 2025

    FT: Aberdeen 3-3 St Mirren

    St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson tells BBC Scotland: "I'm so proud of the players. It's so easy to give up in life when things are going against you.

    "They showed great character and overall, a point's probably a fair result. A big turning point for us.

    "I've already said too much on decisions. That's six goals disallowed in five games I believe. Referees do the best they possibly can and we have to go with that.

    "I'd rather talk about the character and desire shown. Our results in the league haven't been good enough and it's easy to feel sorry for yourself - we didn't, we kept battling.

    "The only statistic that matters is the end result, but you have to look at the positives and there are a lot of them. Our xG is massive and we're just not getting things our way.

    "We're conceding too many goals. That's something that has to be better.

    "To see that attitude and desire from the players, that's the big thing from me. We have to try to get three points and go into the cup final with a positive mindset."

    St Mirren manager Stephen RobinsonImage source, SNS
  10. Sportscene alertpublished at 22:38 GMT 3 December 2025

    You can catch highlights from all of tonight's game very soon.

    Sportscene is on BBC One Scotland at 22:40 and we'll stream the show at the top of this page.

  11. Rohl seeks right balance at Rangerspublished at 22:35 GMT 3 December 2025

    FT: Dundee United 2-2 Rangers

    Rangers manager Danny Rohl tells BBC Scotland: "We are disappointed with just one point. I see how many chances we create, we should win this game. We had more tempo, better body shape between the lines.

    "The weekend [at home to Falkirk] was a boring draw, today was an entertaining draw, but for both you get just one point.

    "If we can bring the performance against the ball in the Falkirk game and the performance today with the ball in one game, then the opportunity is big to win the next game."

  12. 'We rolled the dice & Anderson comes up trumps' - Kettlewellpublished at 22:32 GMT 3 December 2025

    FT: Hearts 1-1 Kilmarnock

    Kilmarnock manager Stuart Kettlewell tells BBC Scotland: "I thought we were pushing to win it. Firstly we felt we had to give ourselves a foundation in the game.

    "We spoke about tying to grow in the game and that was in the gameplan. It's a brilliant finish from Lawrence Shankland, but we roll the dice and put attackers on to get something out of the game.

    "The players managed the game well from 1-0 down. We were looking for a big moment and Bruce [Anderson] came up trumps."

    KettlewellImage source, SNS
  13. Watch: Celtic fans serenade departing O'Neillpublished at 22:27 GMT 3 December 2025

    FT: Celtic 1-0 Dundee

    "These players have been absolutely fantastic," are the first words out of Martin O'Neill's mouth in a brief on-pitch interview. "It's been a privilege. I've had the time of my life."

    Media caption,

    Martin O'Neill takes applause after final game in interim charge at Celtic

  14. 'Rangers extremely wasteful'published at 22:24 GMT 3 December 2025

    FT: Dundee United 2-2 Rangers

    Rory Loy
    Former Falkirk striker on BBC Sportsound

    Rangers were extremely wasteful. They got into some great positions and picked the wrong options. If they had more quality in their frontline, they could have scored four or five.

  15. Budge bids farewell toopublished at 22:22 GMT 3 December 2025

    FT: Hearts 1-1 Kilmarnock

    Martin O'Neill wasn't the only departure tonight since Ann Budge is stepping down as the chair at Hearts.

    She was given a rousing reception at half-time.

    Budge now takes on the title of honorary president and she's sure to be a regular over the rest of the season.

    Departing Hearts chair Ann BudgeImage source, SNS
  16. 'I can see why it's given' - Goodwinpublished at 22:16 GMT 3 December 2025

    FT: Dundee United 2-2 Rangers

    Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin tells BBC Scotland: "That's five draws in the last eight games and that's not good enough for us to achieve what we want to achieve.

    "We've performed well in these big games and we have to bring the same mindset to other games.

    He describes the late penalty as "a coming together", saying: "I can see why it's given. The Rangers player just about got there half a second before Will [Ferry]. If that happened at the other end, I'd be screaming for it myself."

    On the Rangers handball, he adds: "It would have been nice to get it [a penalty] but I'd be disappointed if my defender got punished in that situation."

  17. 'Special' send off for O'Neill at Celticpublished at 22:07 GMT 3 December 2025

    FT: Celtic 1-0 Dundee

    A croaky Martin O'Neill tells BBC Scotland: "To get a reception like that was pretty special."

    He adds: "The bottom line is not only have the players done it, they've made me feel very young, which I'm not. Restoration of confidence was most important and they really stepped up.

    "I'm relieved to win. I thought we could have put the game to bed earlier and it got a bit nervy at the end, but we've won, which keeps the club going."

    Martin O'Neill waves goodbye to the Celtic fansImage source, SNS
  18. 'Kilmarnock got what they deserved'published at 22:01 GMT 3 December 2025

    FT: Hearts 1-1 Kilmarnock

    Ryan Stevenson
    Former Hearts forward on BBC Sportsound

    It was a tremendous away performance from Kilmarnock given the pressure the manager is under. They got what they deserved.

    I expected Hearts to take the sting out of the game after they scored but it turned into a basketball match. They've got nobody but themselves to blame.

  19. 'A magical game'published at 21:57 GMT 3 December 2025

    FT: Dundee United 2-2 Rangers

    Billy Dodds
    Former Dundee Utd & Rangers striker on BBC Sportsound

    It was a magical game, full of energy and technical ability. Rangers played well but they are vulnerable and United created so many chances on the break.

    You would probably have to say a draw was fair but the penalty is controversial because there's not a lot of contact.

    Both teams brought so much to it and I was surprised there wasn't more goals.

  20. O'Neill had 'time of my life'published at 21:50 GMT 3 December 2025

    FT Celtic 1-0 Dundee

    Martin Dowden
    BBC Sport Scotland at Celtic Park

    What a story. Martin O'Neill has addressed the crowd heaping praise on his players and the fans.

    He said he'd had the time of his life. He got quite the reception in return.

    His legacy enhanced further by adoring supporters.