Hearts' Champions League Hopes Dented; Maeda Linked with Ipswich; Rangers Continue Rebuild

This BBC Sport podcast episode covers a disastrous Champions League night for Hearts, who suffered a 4-0 defeat in Graz, leaving them with a mountain to climb. Analysts Scott Allan and Cammy Bell discuss defensive failures and whether the tie is already lost, as well as Wouter Vrancken's difficult start as manager. The episode also examines Daizen Maeda's potential move to Ipswich and the impact on Celtic, along with growing recruitment concerns at Parkhead. Rangers' ongoing squad rebuild under Derek McInnes is assessed, questioning if they can challenge immediately. Finally, the latest League Cup action is rounded up, including East Kilbride's heartbreaking defeat to St Mirren.

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Hearts' Champions League Hopes Dented; Maeda Linked with Ipswich; Rangers Continue RebuildBBC SportWesternJul 22, 07:00 AM UTC

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