Celtic began their Scottish Premiership title-winning party after a Stefan Scepovic double helped them to an easy 5-0 win over a weakened Inverness side at Parkhead.

Celtic romped through to the William Hill Scottish Cup fifth round with a 7-0 humiliation of Hearts at Tynecastle, handing the Gorgie side their biggest defeat in 40 years.

Celtic striker Anthony Stokes claims memories of the Bhoys’ incredible European achievements have already begun to fade in the minds of their critics.

Neil Lennon revealed his Celtic side will prepare Champions League-style for next Sunday’s William Hill Scottish Cup final against Hibernian at Hampden Park.

Celtic 4 St Johnstone 0

Celtic 4 Inverness CT 1

Celtic 4 Inverness 1

Celtic have declared their “surprise” at the official conclusion that Rangers gained no competitive advantage from years of making undisclosed payments to players.

Hibernian 1 Hearts 0

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has been handed an immediate three-match touchline ban for confronting referee Euan Norris after his club’s William Hill Scottish Cup semi-final defeat by Hearts.

Anthony Stokes has been handed a one-game ban following an incident at the end of Celtic’s 2-1 William Hill Scottish Cup semi-final defeat to Hearts at Hampden on Sunday, the Scottish Football Association have confirmed.

Neil Lennon looks likely to be locking horns yet again with the Scottish Football Association following Celtic’s William Hill Scottish Cup semi-final defeat by Hearts at Hampden yesterday which saw him march on to the pitch to confront referee Euan Norris after the Hoops lost to a late penalty.

Celtic winger James Forrest is out of Sunday’s William Hill Scottish Cup semi-final with Hearts at Hampden and doubtful for the rest of the season as he struggles with an ankle injury.

Scott Brown is back in contention for Celtic’s William Hill Scottish Cup quarter-final tie against Dundee United at Tannadice on Sunday.

A trip to Aintree is one of several options open to Rathlin, who has delighted trainer Mouse Morris by finally showing his true ability over fences.

Rangers 0 Dundee United 2

St Johnstone 1 Rangers 2

Celtic have confirmed that Beram Kayal will miss the rest of the season after the midfielder underwent ankle surgery.

Peterhead 0 Celtic 3

KEVIN Ryan expects conditions to suit both his runners in the William Hill Great St Wilfrid Handicap at Ripon today.

Kauto Star is all set to seek an historic fifth successive victory in the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on December 26.

Jonjo O’Neill will allow the dust to settle on Albertas Run’s return to form at Ascot over the weekend before making definite plans for the 2008 RSA Chase winner.

Red Somerset could make a quick reappearance at Lingfield on Saturday following his victory at Great Leighs on Monday.

Legendary gambler and owner JP McManus has three chances of striking gold in the William Hill Galway Plate tomorrow.

Tony Martin's Green Mile will take his place in the line-up after a victory at Killarney last time over hurdles.

DENIS O’Regan hailed Ansar as a “very, very special” horse as the 12-year-old prepares for yet another Galway Festival.

Mick Fitzgerald set himself up for Saturday’s William Hill – Tingle Creek Trophy at Sandown when partnering hot favourite Kauto Star at Paul Nicholls’ yard on Thursday morning.

Moscow Flyer will miss the William Hill – Tingle Creek Trophy Chase on Saturday after scoping dirty.

Ruby Walsh hopes to be back in action in time for the big Christmas meetings after dislocating his right shoulder in a fall at Navan.

Ruby Walsh was in the wars at Navan following a fall from McGruders Cross in the Leinster Petroleum European Breeders Fund Beginners Chase.