# Hearts, Celtic & Rangers: The Title Race Scotland Needed

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Podcast: [talkSPORT Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/talksport-daily-528017)
Published: 2026-05-09T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/talksportdaily/episodes/why-has-scottish-football-become-competitive
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## Resource

For years, Scottish football has followed the same script: Celtic or Rangers, Rangers or Celtic. But this season has been different. Hearts’ rise turned the Premiership into a genuine three-horse title race and even as it narrows to two, the old predictability has been challenged. Former Rangers, Liverpool, Stoke & Dundee midfielder Charlie Adam joins Sam Ellard to ask why Scottish football is competitive again, how Hearts became serious contenders, whether the Premiership split is working as intended and what a stronger domestic league could mean for the Scotland national team. Host: Sam Ellard Guests: Charlie Adam - Former Rangers, Liverpool, Stoke & Dundee midfielder Credit: Getty Images YouTube: @talkSPORT X: @talkSPORT Instagram: @talkSPORT Website: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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