Alfred Johansson's impressive early work at Motherwell continues with a place in the Conference League play-offs - but don't expect the Swede to get carried away.

Someone gets a telling off from Alfred Johansson, and the Motherwell manager discusses the excitement of welcoming HJK Helsinki to Fir Park.

Already it is looking like the Scottish title might be won again by the best of a bad bunch, but what can we look forward to this weekend?

Supporters and former Hibs player Scott Allan react to a mixed night for Scottish clubs in Europe.

With Rangers, Hearts, Hibernian and Motherwell in action on Thursday, BBC Scotland has been attempting to analyse the chances of the nation's European hopefuls.

Celtic will play against Austrian champions LASK in the Champions League play-off round as four other Scottish sides discover potential Europa League and Conference League opponents.

Watch Sportscene highlights from Easter Road as Ibrahim Said's late goal secures Motherwell's win over Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership.

With significant departures on and off the field, new Motherwell boss Alfred Johansson appeared to have a daunting task on his hands this season, but he has started in fine style.

Live TV coverage, including BBC Scotland's broadcast of the Fife derby between Dunfermline Athletic and Raith Rovers, means a number of date changes of games in the Premier Sports Cup, Scottish Premiership and Championship.

A new Scottish Premiership season begins on Friday, but will anyone match Heart of Midlothian from last term and challenge Celtic and Rangers for the title?

BBC Scotland takes a look at the top talking points going into the new Scottish Premiership season.