On-field matters though were overshadowed by the passing of Walter Smith yesterday and tributes to the Scottish football legend have poured in since yesterday morning’s news broke. Stories, memories and achievements are remembered and dominate this morning's headlines following the ex-Scotland, Rangers and Everton manager’s death, aged 73.
He has been remembered on front and back pages, as well as in online and broadcast tributes from a plethora of great names in the game.
His former side will host Aberdeen this evening as one of the six top flight matches, while the Championship also completed a full card last night as Kilmarnock moved to the top of the table.
Here is a look at the other SPFL and cinch Premiership stories making the headlines ahead of tonight’s games.
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9. Not everyone's cup of tea
Hibs defender Paul McGinn believes the club's recent dip in form would be forgotten with a win against Celtic (The Scotsman) Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
10. GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MAY 15: Rangers manager Steven Gerrard pre match during the Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and Aberdeen at Ibrox Stadium, on May 15, 2021, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
Newcastle should move for Steven Gerrard, says ex-Magpies defender Steven Taylor (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group) Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
11. Ralston reward
Ange Postecoglou says if defender Anthony Ralston can maintain his Celtic form a new contract will be forthcoming (Glasgow Times) Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
12. Colossal figure
Graeme Souness and David Murray issued a joint-statement after Walter Smith's death was announced, hailing the former Rangers manager as a 'colossus' (Various) Photo: Alex Burstow