Celtic's woes worsen as Scottish Premiership returns - a podcast by BBC Radio 5 live

Connie McLaughlin is joined by former Rangers, Tottenham and Aston Villa right-back Alan Hutton & ex-Scotland midfielder Michael Stewart to reflect on the opening weekend of the new Scottish Premiership season.

After defeat in their Champions League qualifier in midweek, Celtic's problems continued as they began the campaign with a 2-1 defeat at Hearts, and found goalkeeper Craig Gordon in scintillating form against the club he left in the summer. Connie, Alan and Michael discuss what new manager Ange Postecoglou has to do to turn things around at Park Head.

Meanwhile it was business as usual for Rangers after they opened Ibrox for 23,000 fans to witness their 3-0 win over Livingston - have the champions already laid down a marker for the chasing pack?

The team also take a close look at new-look Aberdeen and discuss the influence new player-coach Scott Brown will have on the side - can they get close to the top two and what other sides will fancy their chances with Celtic in transition?

And there's discussion on the latest news from the Premier League as Manchester City look to wrap up a deal for England and Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish, Liverpool welcome back Virgil van Dijk and Manchester United add Rafael Varane to Jadon Sancho as their big summer spend continues.

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02:25: Celtic's Champions League elimination carries over to a poor start in the league.

07:00: Ange Postegcoglou reacts to the 2-1 defeat to Hearts.

11:52: Hearts return to the Scottish Premiership with a bang with former Celtic keeper Craig Gordon thwarting his old side.

16:08: Rangers pick up where they left off - what's changed at Ibrox? Plus European ambitions.

25:50: New look Aberdeen off to a flier under Stephen Glass and Scott Brown.

33:10: Hibernian's prospects after 5-goal thriller with Motherwell.

37:30: Premier League news and transfers.

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