Who topped Scottish Premiership table after eight games in last eight seasons?
Rangers took over at the top of the Ladbrokes Premiership table after an eventful weekend which saw Old Firm rivals Celtic suffer their first defeat of the season.
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5 things we learned from this weekend’s Ladbrokes Premiership action
Rangers went top of the Ladbrokes Premiership for the first time this season after a 5-0 victory over Hamilton.
Levein explains reasons for not starting a striker in Hearts’ defeat to Killie
Craig Levein has explained his decision not to select a recognised striker in his starting line-up as Hearts succumbed to a meek 1-0 defeat to Kilmarnock.
Levein accuses Hearts players of ‘not trying hard enough’
Hearts manager Craig Levein has vowed to make wholesale changes following the international break after accusing his players of lacking character.
Killie pile pressure on Levein as Burke grabs only goal
Chris Burke notched his first goal of the season as watertight Kilmarnock secured a 1-0 win at Tynecastle to heap more pressure on Hearts boss Craig Levein.
Craig Levein confident Hearts can overcome latest injury setback
Hearts manager Craig Levein believes his side can continue their recent recovery despite suffering another injury blow.
Loic Damour a doubt for Hearts
Hearts will make a late decision over Loic Damour ahead of the Ladbrokes Premiership encounter with Kilmarnock.
Goodwin praises St Mirren defence but accepts attacking deficiencies
St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin lauded his side’s resolve after recording their third clean sheet in four home league games in the goalless draw against Hearts.
Craig Halkett injury blow for Hearts
Hearts manager Craig Levein was rocked by the news that Craig Halkett is facing months on the sidelines after suffering a medial ligament injury in his knee in the goalless draw at St Mirren.
Hearts held by struggling St Mirren
Hearts’ recent resurgence in the Ladbrokes Premiership was slowed by goal-shy St Mirren in a 0-0 draw.
MacKenzie set for St Mirren return
St Mirren will welcome Gary MacKenzie back into their squad for Saturday’s Ladbrokes Premiership clash with Hearts.
Hearts boss Levein wants to stay focused against St Mirren
Hearts boss Craig Levein has stressed the importance of switching their focus to Saturday’s clash with St Mirren after an emotionally-draining week that yielded two important victories.
Andreu bullish ahead of Hearts clash
St Mirren midfielder Tony Andreu insists now is not a bad time to be facing Hearts despite their recent upturn in form.
Hearts midfielder Haring admits frustration of sitting on sidelines
Injured midfielder Peter Haring admitted it was frustrating to watch Hearts’ poor start to the season from afar but he is hopeful the Jambos can continue their recent resurgence.
St Mirren boss Goodwin expects confident Hearts
St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin expects to come up against a Hearts side brimming with confidence this weekend after they recorded two important victories in the last week.
Levein reveals assistant MacPhee’s penalty tips were spot on against Aberdeen
Craig Levein insists Hearts’ penalty practice made perfect as he hailed the attention to detail of his assistant manager Austin MacPhee.
Two out of three ain’t good for Cosgrove or Dons as Hearts go through
Sam Cosgrove converted two spot-kicks in normal-time before missing in the decisive penalty shoot-out as Hearts progressed to the semi-final of the Betfred Cup at the expense of Aberdeen.
Hearts boss Levein not celebrating end of winless run
Hearts manager Craig Levein insisted he did not celebrate their derby win because he knows there is far more work to be done to turn round their form.
Hearts still short through injury ahead of Aberdeen clash
Hearts are still without a host of players for their Betfred Cup meeting with Aberdeen.
Levein sounds upbeat note, despite Naismith injury setback
Hearts manager Craig Levein feels the “enormous” lift of their derby win can fire them to cup success this week.
Willie Miller: Dean can stick out for Dons during injury crisis
Injuries mean Aberdeen’s next few games are an opportunity for Dean Campbell to establish himself in midfield.
Willie Miller: Good week could set the scene for a great season at Pittodrie
Aberdeen’s performance against Livingston wasn’t very memorable.
Levein relishes pressure after Hearts win Edinburgh derby
Craig Levein insisted he relished the pressure situation he emerged from at Easter Road and hailed his players for handling the heat.
Derby victory eases pressure on Hearts boss Levein
Hearts came from behind to win 2-1 at Easter Road and alleviate the pressure on manager Craig Levein.
Lewis Stevenson urges Hibernian to ‘step up’ against Hearts
Lewis Stevenson believes Hibernian’s players need to “step up” as they bid to get their season back on track against local rivals Hearts.
Christophe Berra admits Hearts need to be doing better
Captain Christophe Berra admits Hearts’ players have been letting everyone at the club down and vowed to push for a first victory of the season in the Edinburgh derby with Hibernian.
Slivka missing for Edinburgh derby
Hibernian will be without Vykintas Slivka for their Edinburgh derby clash with Hearts after a scan revealed a fracture in his ankle.
Hibernian boss Heckingbottom puts more responsibility on his players
Paul Heckingbottom revealed he has been placing more responsibility on his Hibernian players in training ahead of Sunday’s Edinburgh derby clash with Hearts.
Craig Levein backs his under-performing Hearts squad
Hearts boss Craig Levein remains confident the players he has at his disposal are good enough to turn their season around as they prepare to take on local rivals Hibernian on Sunday.
Under-pressure Levein gets Budge backing
Hearts owner Ann Budge insists she has not spoken to other managers about replacing Craig Levein at Tynecastle and has given the 54-year-old her backing ahead of Sunday’s derby clash with Hibernian.