Should Rangers set their sights on the Europa League knockouts?

Craig Swan: Philippe Clement’s side are entitled to aim high. That was a great start in Malmo and must have boosted belief.

Fraser Wilson: Absolutely. Getting something in Sweden was always vital but manner of win must breed confidence. Rangers have tough fixtures but with a bit of luck on the injury front they can plunder enough points to get to the play-off spots.

Michael Gannon: It’s a fantastic start and it gives Rangers a chance. They’ve been handed a pretty tough draw, especially the home games. If Rangers can get through the group it will be a massive achievement at this stage of the Clement rebuild.

Is Adam Idah playing his way into the Celtic starting XI?

Craig Swan: Probably not, but it’s going to come down to whether Brendan Rodgers thinks he or Kyogo is best suited for the specific task.

Celtic’s Adam Idah celebrates after scoring to make it 3-2

Fraser Wilson: He’ll play some part in Germany but I’m pretty sure Brendan Rodgers will revert to his tried and tested talisman Kyogo for the starting line-up. I actually can’t see any changes to the XI who started against Slovan Bratislava.

Michael Gannon: Three goals in two games has certainly given his manager plenty to think about. You’d think Kyogo will get the nod because of his pace to get in behind on the break, but it’s a nice problem to for Rodgers to have.

Who should be the next Hearts boss?

Craig Swan: Tynecastle chiefs just have to find someone who can deliver. There’s a million names out there. Hearts must identify the right one.

Fraser Wilson: If Derek McInnes can be tempted then the search should stop there. It’s not lazy to suggest a man who has elevated every club he has managed in the Premiership and consistently got into Europe and to cup finals. He could turn Jambos into a real force.

Michael Gannon: The likes of Alex Neil, Derek McInnes and Stephen Robinson would be low risk and they’d have Hearts top four with their eyes shut. You get the feeling they want to go down the fancy hipster route – more of a gamble but exciting for fans.

Was Scott Brown right to pull out of the St Johnstone next boss race?

Craig Swan: Tough to say. We don’t know the details of the discussions. Suffice to say it’s a great sign for Ayr on-and-off the park that their manager is prepared to turn down a top-flight job to stay.

Fraser Wilson: Time will tell. It could have been a good launchpad. But who’s to say Ayr can’t be that too? Brown has the Honest Men flying and clearly trusts the people he works for. He has plenty of time to make the next move.

Michael Gannon: It was a smart move stepping back. The Saints gig looks pretty tough right now and Brown is still finding his feet as a gaffer. He can learn his trade at Ayr and the phone will ring at some point down the line.

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