Will Rangers see off PSV again and how will Hibs, Hearts and Aberdeen fare in Euro playoffs? Saturday Jury
CRAIG SWAN: Rangers face a tougher test this time around with PSV appearing stronger. It’s a 50-50 tie. MICHAEL GANNON: PSV look stronger than last season but they will be under severe pressure. This could be a game that suits Rangers, so there’s every chance they could bump the Dutchmen out again. SCOTT BURNS: PSV Eindhoven will certainly be hurting from last season. Rangers could see them off again but Michael Beale’s new-look side will have to go right up the levels. Some of the new signings would need to be at their best over these next two games.
CRAIG: Probably not given the influence of Cameron Carter Vickers and the fees paid for Maik Nawrocki and Gustaf Lagerbeilke. But he’ll play a part. MICHAEL: Welsh is unlikely to be a regular in the short term but he’s a more than capable back up who helps Celts in terms of the home grown player quotas for Europe. SCOTT: You still get the feeling that Welsh is going to be the back-up of the four. At least he has a sight of the first-team and with injuries, suspensions and a bit of luck that door could finally open.
CRAIG: It’s obvious Hearts have a better chance than Hibs, but PAOK are slick. Sadly, both may go out. MICHAEL: It’ll be a tall order for Hibs, but it’s a terrific tie. Hearts have more hope. PAOK are dangerous but the Jambos can take a lead into the second leg with a full Tynecastle behind them this week.
SCOTT: Hearts look like having the best chance. It will be tough in Greece against PAOK but if they are at their best they can win. Hibs is a different proposition. The return of John McGinn and Co. could turn out to be a nightmare for them - with the step up in opposition.
CRAIG: Aberdeen will get the job done and reach the Europa League groups. MICHAEL: It