THE historic title has long been won for Rangers. Now it is the record books that are their main focus before they are crowned as Premiership champions. The 90 minutes against Aberdeen on Saturday are all that stand between Steven Gerrard’s side and an unbeaten campaign after another match was ticked off and Livingston were beaten. The current tally of 99 points has surpassed their previous record of 97 that was achieved during the memorable 2002/03 campaign as Alex McLeish’s side won the league on the final day. The century is now within touching distance. And so is the British record for goals conceded. This clean sheet means Gerrard’s side have lost just 13 goals this term and they will surely beat the figure of 15 set by Chelsea during Jose Mourinho’s first spell at Stamford Bridge.
Updated: May 3, 2021, 11:39 am
Shaun Byrne already has one Premiership play-off win to his name with Livingston in 2018.
And he is desperate to relive the highlight of his career so far by picking up another one in a Dundee shirt in 2021.
Byrne was an integral part of the Livi side that stormed through League One and the Championship to reach the top flight.
However, he says the current Dark Blues side is a stronger one than he played in at Livingston – now they have to prove it.
“The play-off win with Livingston gave me the best moments in my career by far,” the midfielder said.
Recap as St Johnstone overcome Livingston at Hampden to win Betfred Cup
Saints take on Livingston at Hampden today hoping it will be third time lucky in league cup finals
St Johnstone have won the Betfred League Cup after a 1-0 win over Livingston at Hampden.
Shaun Rooney s header after 23 minutes was enough for the McDiarmid men who were the better team on the day.
In a game of few chances, the right wing back rose highest at a corner after a scrappy first half hour.
Josh Mullin went closest for Livingston but Zander Clark made a fine save early in the first half.
St Johnstone become first club outside Celtic to win major Scottish trophy since 2016
They beat Livingston – who had Irish youngster Jaze Kabia on their bench – 1-0 at Hampden. By Press Association Sunday 28 Feb 2021, 5:22 PM Feb 28th 2021, 5:22 PM 8,166 Views 1 Comment
Matchwinner Shaun Rooney (at front, with cup) and his St Johnstone side celebrate the victory.
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SHAUN ROONEY’S FIRST-HALF header proved enough to earn St Johnstone their second piece of major silverware.
Rooney headed home from a 32nd-minute corner to secure a 1-0 Betfred Cup final victory over Livingston for whom Cork youngster Jaze Kabia was an unused substitute at Hampden.