Speaking after the police spoke to the players and coaches at Lennoxtown this week to remind them of their social responsibilities ahead of the game against Rangers, Rodgers believes that there has to be a measured approach to the game while also understanding the reactions it can provoke in the heat of the minute. I said to you when Brendan came in, he is a good organiser and he will absolutely look to organise Celtic and get them playing in a positive manner, and that has proven to be the case.
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“I just hope I can get some sleep the night before”.
“There’s been a lot of hype about Joey Barton and Scott Brown, and that’s all part of the game, but we’ll see what happens on Saturday”.
“We understand the emotions and the significance of the game to so many people in Glasgow”, he said.
“We know it’s an important game but we’ve had three tough games before this as well”. I think he has done an excellent job.
– Murdo MacLeod has backed referee Willie Collum to cope inconspicuously with his return to the centre of Old Firm combat tomorrow.
Warburton, though, can reflect on similar opinions being offered prior to last season’s Scottish Cup semi-final, which Rangers won on penalties.
‘We have made some very positive additions and we are looking forward to this game.
“It’s all about bragging rights more than anything, in work, at uni, on the street, anywhere you go”.
– Former Nottingham Forest and Liverpool striker Stan Collymore has predicted on Boylesports.com that Celtic will win against Rangers this weekend.
Barton’s start to his Ibrox career has been indifferent and he is under pressure to walk the walk at Parkhead. Obviously the nature of our first four results and performances in the league is.yep, look at the positive.
After that it is a mixture of recruits from smaller Scottish clubs, youngsters and free transfers such as former Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton. You don’t want to get lost within the fixture but you don’t want it to pass you by. After all I was very frustrated and so too were my family.
“No, I don’t think so”, he said. He’ll go about his business the way he does and hopefully that means he’s dominating the football, making passes and breaking up Celtic attacks. They live and breathe Celtic, Celtic is their passion and the Rangers supporters, they are passionate for their team as well. These lads are fast players, I still retain a wee bit of pace myself that I once had, and we’re a threat. No matter what you say to players, sometimes the whole intensity and occasion can make it hard for football. It’s about the intelligence with the football and how to use it.
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This season’s first clash of Celtic and Rangers will draw the biggest TV audience for a Scottish game in years.
