Racing last night rallied around another stricken Irish jockey, as Limerick’s Brian Toomey battled “life-threatening” injuries following a heavy fall in Scotland.

Celtic will kick off their SPL season at home to Kilmarnock for the second year running as Rangers face the long trip north to Inverness.

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill is hoping to arrange a weekend friendly to help his injured stars shape up for the UEFA Cup final.