It was a disappointing evening for both Celtic and Rangers, as the Scottish Premiership's big two picked up just a point between them in Wednesday's round of fixtures.
19.02.2020 - 16:11 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Despite Scotland's status as a country of just over five million people we have often punched above our weight in European performances.
Celtic famously lifted the European Cup in 1967 while both Rangers and Aberdeen secured the Cup Winner's Cup.
That all three of these feats occurred within 20 years make it tempting to suggest Scottish football had an unusual bloom but looking at European Cup performances since the competition's inception shows that our clubs have been successful for a sustained
It was a disappointing evening for both Celtic and Rangers, as the Scottish Premiership's big two picked up just a point between them in Wednesday's round of fixtures.
Rangers have made over £7million from the Europa League so far this season, and that total is only set to rise.
Celtic are just 90 minutes from a place in the Europa League last 16.
Celtic winning their last 16 tie against Copenhagen will guarantee Scotland 13th place in the UEFA coefficient rankings.
The family of one of the Lisbon Lions is to auction off his archive of historic sporting items - including his 1967 European Cup winner's medal.
For a long time Scotland's dreary coefficient ranking was the millstone around our game's neck as success on the continent appeared more unlikely than ever.
Gary McAllister insists Scottish football has earned the right to have two places at Europe’s top table.
These are heady days indeed for Scotland's European hopefuls.
Scottish football has taken another big step towards securing another European spot from 2021/22 as Celtic and Rangers' Europa League results help the country into 14th place on the coefficient table.
It's caused plenty of controversy in the English Premier League so far this season, and Video Assistant Referee technology will be coming to Scotland on Thursday.
Celtic are set to be ranked above the likes of Inter, Marseille and Galatasaray in the UEFA coefficients while Rangers return to the top 100 clubs in Europe.
For the first time in their history, Celtic and Rangers will need to deal with VAR on Thursday night.
Celtic and Rangers are preparing for a return to the Europa League with both targeting an extended run in the tournament.
Gary Holt has said for months Scottish football’s authorities need to do more to help our teams in Europe.
Hearts' Scottish Cup quarter-final with Rangers has been moved to 5.30pm on Saturday February 29 after being selected for television coverage.