Scottish Premiership Team of the Season so far: One player each from Celtic and Rangers make cut
A look at the Scottish Premiership Team of the Season so far including representatives from Celtic and Rangers
Celtic have endured a turbulent season to date and trail behind Hearts in the Scottish Premiership title race. They started the campaign with Brendan Rodgers at the helm before Martin O’Neill was placed in interim charge. Wilfried Nancy then came in permanently but lasted ony 31 days with O’Neill back at the helm again now.
As for Rangers, their decision to appoint Russell Martin didn’t go to plan last summer. He struggled to make an impact at Ibrox and was replaced by ex-Sheffield Wednesday man Danny Rohl, who has since steadied the ship. Here is a look at the Team of the Season so far, via WhoScored...
Scottish Premiership Team of the Season: goalkeeper and defence
Goalkeeper: Raphael Sallinger, Hibernian, 7.0: Hibernian signed the goalkeeper from TSV Hartberg last summer. He has since adapted well to life in Scotland.
Defence: James Tavernier, Rangers, 7.2: The 34-year-old has been a great servant to Rangers over the years. He joined them back in 2015 and has since made over 550 appearances in all competitions.
Defence: Craig Halkett, Hearts, 7.6: He has played a key role behind Hearts’ title charge. They are defensively sound and that has been a key reason behind their success.
Defence: Stuart Findlay, Hearts, 7.2: The Jam Tarts landed him on loan from Oxford United last year. He will officially join them on a permanent basis later this year.
Defence: Kieran Tierney, Celtic, 7.2: Celtic re-signed the left-back last year following his spell at Arsenal. The Scotland international has scored three goals in 19 league games.
Scottish Premiership Team of the Season: midfield and attack
Midfield: Harry Milne, Hearts, 7.4: He can play in midfield as well as full-back. The 29-year-old has a sweet left foot and has turned out to be a shrewd addition by Hearts.
Midfield: Cammy Devlin, Hearts, 7.3: The Australia international, who has four caps to his name, is a vital player for the Jam Tarts in the middle of the park. He has been playing his football in Edinburgh since his move from Down Under in 2021.
Midfield: Elliot Watt, Motherwell, 7.3: He has become a key figure for Motherwell over recent months. Prior to his transfer to Fir Park last June, he had spells in England with the likes of Bradford City, Salford City and Burton Albion.
Midfield: Jamie McGrath, Hibernian, 7.3: The midfielder has seven goals and three assists to his name in the league for Hibs. His contract at Easter Road expires in June 2029 meaning he still has plenty of time left to run down.
Attack: Lawrence Shankland, Hearts, 7.2: Shankland has enjoyed another successful term in front of goal for Hearts. He has fired 14 goals in 25 outings in all competitions to date.
Attack: Tawanda Maswanhise, Motherwell, 7.0: Motherwell could face a real battle to keep hold of him down the line amid expected likely attention from elsewhere. He has found the net on 10 occasions in the league.