Rangers landed transfer blow on Celtic but Jury crowns the real...

Rangers landed transfer blow on Celtic but Jury crowns the real winners of the January transfer window

Andy Newport: With the additions of Fabio Silva, Mohamed Diomande, and Oscar Cortes, the Ibrox team is clearly in better shape

now than it was a month ago, but the supporters of Rangers believe they could have used one more striker to put a serious dent in a

Celtic team that appears vulnerable following a disappointing window. Michael Gallon: Rangers made some decent business, but

FRASER WILSON: Rangers’ three new additions appear to outnumber Celtic’s two, meaning the Ibrox team. However, I believed

that both teams needed a goal scorer, and if Adam Idah can get out to a quick start, the Hoops will be difficult to stop. Considering the

two teams, Celtic remains ahead even though they did not play in January.

ANDY: While the Hibs have undoubtedly supported Nick Montgomery by adding seven new players, I believe that Hearts’ decision to

hold onto Lawrence Shankland may have been their best move. Bojan Miovski’s retention

by Aberdeen will also be a huge plus for whoever manages the Dons.

MICHAEL: Killie look in great shape but Dundee had a belter of a window. The likes of Owen Beck returning and Micky Mellon

coming in could have them pushing for Europe. Who knows about Hibs after a raft of new recruits.

FRASER: Hibs have certainly shook things up with seven arrivals right across the team but only time will tell how successful that has

been. Hearts have added a bit of quality as have Dundee. But in landing Kevin Van Veen Kilmarnock have produced a deadline day

blockbuster that might just clinch them Euro football.

Andy: Only under the strictest of conditions that it’s a temporary position to give Dave Cormack time to find a suitable, long-term hire.

The Pittodrie chairman can’t screw this up after making mistakes with his three previous selections. If I were him, I’d be seriously

considering Airdrie boss and player Rhys McCabe.

MICHAEL: Warnock would undoubtedly steady the ship and be a welcome addition to Scottish football.

But Aberdeen could do with some long-term stability.

FRASER I’m all for it because it’s difficult to resist having some Warnock in Scottish football, even for a little while.The wise old head

has a good chance of getting the Dons into the top four. But in the long run? Aberdeen needs a manager with track record and

enthusiasm. It would be fascinating to appoint Alex Neil.

ANDY: Scotland have got a nightmare schedule to start with. First up is Wales at the Principality Stadium, a venue they haven’t won

at since 2002, before hosting championship favourites France at Murrayfield.

I fear those fixtures could spell trouble for Gregor Townsend’s injury hit squad.

MICHAEL: Scotland can have a good campaign if we beat England at Murrayfield and end this lengthy wait for a win in Wales.

France and Ireland, on the other hand, are on an other level.

FRASER: The journey to Cardiff today will determine a lot. Achieve the first victory in Wales in 22 years, and the Scots will be well-

positioned for their home matches against England and France. If this side loses today,

it might lead to a drawn-out, painful campaign for those who have been deceptive in the past.