THE ESSENTIAL

Rangers Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor has played down injury fears after revealing he is struggling at the moment with fluid on his knee.

Celtic Celtic's Shunsuke Nakamura will now stay with the Scottish champions until the end of the season.

Heart of Midlothian Scotland manager George Burley will take a keen interest as Hearts look to continue the form which has seen them win five successive SPL games.

Rangers Kenny Miller, Sasa Papac and Steven Davis are all set to return for the visit of Hamilton Accies this weekend after sitting out recent matches.

Rangers Rangers manager Walter Smith has moved to play down fears that keeper Allan McGregor is facing another spell on the sidelines.

Heart of Midlothian, Hibernian Hibernian boss Mixu Paatelainen has revealed his delight after his side were drawn against arch-rivals Hearts in the Scottish Cup fourth round

Rangers Rangers captain Barry Ferguson has admitted his side may have to win every game from this point onwards in order to win the Scottish Premier League title.

Rangers Walter Smith admits the Rangers playing squad is currently too big and as a result, heads will roll in January.

Dundee United, Hamilton Hamilton Accies manager Billy Reid is not concerned by the ongoing row with Dundee United counterpart Craig Levein over the recent 1-1 draw between the sides.

Rangers, Heart of Midlothian Hearts have received a double injury blow, ahead of the weekend's Scottish Premier League match against Rangers, with Jamie Mole and Mike Tullberg expected to miss out.

Celtic Mark Wilson said the dramatic 2-1 defeat at Aalborg, which dumped the Hoops out of Europe this season, was "probably the lowest point in my career".

Rangers Jean-Claude Darcheville aims to stay on and aid Rangers' quest for silverware despite not being a regular this term.

Heart of Midlothian Midfielder Adrian Mrowiec is expected to be out until the New Year after undergoing knee surgery.

Hibernian Hibernian have conceded it is only a matter of time before striker Steven Fletcher leaves the club.

St Mirren Winger Steven Robb is out of St Mirren's clash with Celtic after suffering a hamstring injury.