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The Old Firm Thread - 12/03/2017 - 12PM

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So it's that time again, as two of Scotland's most prominent clubs clash at Park Head this weekend in a match that's already being described as "On this Sunday"

Celtic have had Rangers number so far this season, winning the three previous Derby matches

Rangers have not been in good form recently, losing to Dundee and Inverness under caretaker boss Graeham Murty, but a 6-0 hammering of Hamilton in the Cup, plus the possible arrival of new manager Pedro Caixinha on the horizon, could maybe represent a change in fortunes over in Govan

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Celtic meanwhile have been kicking the absolute crap out of everyone. Currently undefeated in domestic football, Celtic look set to stomp their way to an impressive treble. The difference between this Celtic side and the hapless one under Ronny Deila is like night and day. They could easily show up and smash Rangers all over the shop again like they did in the 5-1 battering they administered earlier in the season at Celtic Park

Rangers would love to be the side to deny Celtic going the whole season unbeaten, so they'll be well up for this. Hopefully this means we get the usual high octane spectacle that this fixture is known for

Sensible money will be on Celtic, but you never know in an Old Firm game, which is probably why I always find myself watching them despite not being keen on either side

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The Scottish game has been raked over the coals recently in the English media, by ginger trumpet Adrian Durham especially, so it'd be nice if this game could deliver. They usually do
 




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