Should Celtic fans be worried about the club facing a transfer deadline day dash?
KEITH JACKSON: Arsenal’s stance on Kieran Tierney has certainly thrown a spanner in the works. Celtic now need a left back and a striker in before the market shuts down or else Brendan Rodgers will be worse off than he was when it opened.
SCOTT BURNS: I wouldn’t say they should be worried. They still have more than enough to retain the title and have strength in depth. The issue is do they have enough firepower for the Champions League? You would also have thought they would have had a replacement lined up for when they sold Kyogo.
ANDY NEWPORT: Not especially. They have a huge lead at the top of the table domestically and will win the title even without Kyogo. And to be frank, no matter who they sign this month it likely won’t be enough to make a difference in their Champions League tie with German giants Bayern Munich.
MICHAEL GANNON: Slightly frustrated, more than concerned. Celtic seem to leave their business late every window, but tend to get there in the end. They’ll need to do so again today, or there will be serious concerns with the squad light in key areas.
Should Philippe Clement be immune to job pressure if Rangers fail to back him with a final day shopping spree?
KEITH: Clement already seems to be as safe as houses in any case. Rangers appear to have settled for another second prize this season and the manager will just have to make do with whatever he’s got.
SCOTT: The only way you are immune to pressure at Rangers is if you are winning games and trophies. Until that happens he will always remain under pressure. I also reckon Rangers will do some late business.
ANDY: I think the board has made it clear now he’s not going anywhere.
There will be ups and downs to come but this window has been about clearing deadwood and reducing the wage bill. The pressure will come next summer when punters will expect to see results.
MICHAEL: Absolutely. Clement has made mistakes, survived by the skin of his teeth at times and needs to find a better domestic formula. But it’s clear he’s working with his hands tied behind his back and that has to be taken into account.
Was Jimmy Thelin right to lob his Aberdeen players under the bus after going 14 Premiership games without a win?
KEITH: Thelin looks and sounds like a man in a total tailspin. He can blame whoever he wants for that but if he doesn’t start winning football matches ultimately he’s the man who’ll have to carry the can.
SCOTT: Yes, he probably did and it is the first time he has. It is probably about time because the form of too many of his players has been unacceptable in this run.
The manager is being backed and this time it will be the players who pay the price.
ANDY: He’s defended them long enough but it’s a high risk strategy if the players fail to respond. Thelin has been back during this window and any credit he had in the bank from his incredible start has been spent. The Swede needs a result pronto.
MICHAEL: It was understandable as he desperately needs a reaction from a group that’s on a death spiral. He can’t escape either, as if you take the plaudits when it’s going well, you need to accept the kicking when it goes to pot. This Dons squad needed a rocket up the backside.
Scotland kicked off with a win, does this squad have what it takes to win a first Six Nations title in 26 years?
KEITH: Probably not. Scotland have plenty of talent but continually fail to hit the mark. That they made such a meal of getting over the line against Italy was a sign that this year’s campaign is likely to be as unsatisfactory as all the others.
SCOTT:Scotland should be beating Italy at home. It is a good start and it could be a decent campaign but I still believe the French and the Irish are stronger. So in terms of winning the Six Nations I think it is unlikely.
ANDY: Probably not. Injuries to key men like Sione Tuipulotu were a blow before the tournament and they edged to Saturday’s win only after carelessly letting Italy back into the Murrayfield clash. They won’t get away with such sloppiness when taking on Ireland and France.
MICHAEL: We can be optimistic with three home games this year and the likes of Wales toiling. Scotland can be thrilling but there are too many flakey moments too that suggests the games will be entertaining, but they could fall short.