Rangers defender Madjid Bougherra has been ruled out for two to three weeks with a hamstring injury, further limiting manager Walter Smith’s defensive options.

RANGERS manager Walter Smith hailed his players for showing the determination to overcome a controversial refereeing decision and edge an enthralling Old Firm final at Hampden yesterday.

Rangers teenager Gregg Wylde has been handed a start in the Co-operative Insurance Cup final against Celtic as Walter Smith names an attacking side.

Anthony Stokes insists Celtic's players do not need a police pep talk ahead of the Co-operative Insurance Cup final against Rangers at Hampden on March 20.

Celtic and Rangers today agreed to a range of measures in an attempt to combat trouble surrounding the Old Firm derby.

Scottish Football Association chief executive Stewart Regan has condemned “the inflammatory and irresponsible behaviour” in Celtic’s 1-0 win over Rangers in last night’s Scottish Cup fifth-round replay at Celtic Park, and confirmed an investigation has been launched into all incidents.

RANGERS and Celtic will replay their Scottish Cup fifth-round tie after a pulsating encounter at Ibrox ended with both sides down to 10 men after sharing four goals.

Aberdeen 0 Celtic 3

Thomas Rogne is out of Celtic’s trip to Aberdeen tomorrow in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.

Neil Lennon has admitted his interest in Abdoulaye Faye but denied the Stoke defender was in Glasgow preparing to sign.

Steven Naismith has welcomed the addition of Northern Ireland striker David Healy to the Rangers squad.

Celtic midfielder James Forrest has signed a new five-year contract, the club have announced.

NEIL LENNON praised strike duo Anthony Stokes and Gary Hooper after they combined for the second week in succession to fire Celtic to victory.

Celtic have suffered a huge blow to their title chances after losing Shaun Maloney for up to four months.

The most recent Scottish Cup finalists will meet again in the fourth round of this season’s competition after Dundee United were handed a home clash against Ross County.

Kilmarnock 0 Rangers 2

St Johnstone 2 Celtic 3

NEIL LENNON claimed Old Firm rookie referee Willie Collum let him down on two crucial decisions during the 3-1 defeat by Rangers at Parkhead yesterday.

Aberdeen 2 Rangers 3

Celtic skipper Scott Brown returns from an ankle problem for the Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Hibernian at Parkhead.

Kilmarnock goalkeeper Alan Combe is looking forward to the visit of holders Rangers in the Co-operative Insurance Cup quarter-finals.

GEORGIOS Samaras helped himself to a hat-trick as Celtic brushed past Inverness with ease in their Co-operative Insurance Cup third-round tie at Parkhead.

Celtic 6 Inverness 0

Rangers manager Walter Smith has lauded the contribution of Kenny Miller and revealed the Clydesdale Bank Premier League champions are close to agreeing a contract extension with the striker.

Rangers 7 Dunfermline 2

Celtic boss Neil Lennon is keen to avoid another cup upset at the hands of Inverness.

Paddy McCourt and Scott Brown are out of Celtic’s Co-operative Insurance Cup third-round tie against Inverness at Parkhead.

James Forrest is out of Celtic’s Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash with Kilmarnock at Rugby Park on Sunday.

Rangers begin their Co-operative Insurance Cup defence with a third-round home tie against Irn-Bru First Division side Dunfermline.

Ross County 0 Dundee United 3

St Mirren 4 Celtic 0

Darren O’Dea will just go from game to game as he looks to establish himself in the heart of the Celtic defence.

TONY MOWBRAY has backed Robbie Keane to double his goal tally before the end of the season.

Madjid Bougherra is determined to make his comeback from injury in time to help Rangers clinch the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title.

Rangers 2 St Johnston 0

AIDEN MCGEADY believes the Europa League win over Hapoel Tel Aviv provided more evidence that Celtic’s season is on an upward curve.

Celtic midfielder Marc Crosas claims the criticism the Parkhead players have received for much of this season has been good for them.

Former Celtic defender John Kennedy is confident the Hoops have enough strength of character to pull through their inconsistent start to the season.

Celtic boss Tony Mowbray has confirmed that midfielders Scott Brown and Shaun Maloney will both be out for another two months.

Celtic 3 Kilmarnock 0

Striker Marc-Antoine Fortune is back in the Celtic squad for the Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash with Kilmarnock at Parkhead after completing his recovery from a knee injury.

MICHAEL STEWART’s second-half penalty at Parkhead sent Hearts past wasteful Celtic and in to the semi-finals of the Co-operative Insurance Cup.

Celtic 0 Hearts 1