reddogkev Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 I'm not usually interested in Scottish football (unless there's a chance of seeing Burns in action), but it's good to see Celtic v Rangers back as a league fixture. How many folks tuning in? Anyone ever been up to see one of these games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 People will predictably say Scottish football is 'rubbish' etc but it's probably the best atmosphere and biggest Derby in Britain. I will watch if I can get it on TV, is it on Bt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Tried but in vain to get tickets for this one. Barton vs Brown in midfield will hopefully be a brilliant battle with one of them probably getting sent off. Will be much better than the Manchester Derby for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 I've never been that interested in going to games as a neutral, but this is a fixture I'd like to attend one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 9 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: People will predictably say Scottish football is 'rubbish' etc but it's probably the best atmosphere and biggest Derby in Britain. I will watch if I can get it on TV, is it on Bt? Sky mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Given both games are on Sky you'd think they could have made it so you didn't have to choose between this game and the Premier League game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted September 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 10 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: People will predictably say Scottish football is 'rubbish' etc but it's probably the best atmosphere and biggest Derby in Britain. I will watch if I can get it on TV, is it on Bt? Nope, just checked and it's on Sky Sports. BT are showing the conference game Dover v Forest Green. Think they do have Liverpool v Leicester at 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 I will watch the mancs derby but flick back and forth - silly that they cross over !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 10 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: People will predictably say Scottish football is 'rubbish' etc but it's probably the best atmosphere and biggest Derby in Britain. I will watch if I can get it on TV, is it on Bt? All 3 points are probably correct. 1- Scottish football is rubbish and the standard of this fixture is poor. 2- It probably will be the best atmosphere anywhere this weekend. 3- It probably is the fiercest Derby match in Britain, especially now, after Rangers' lower league exile. I just wonder if it might be a complete mismatch. If it is then it could get quite nasty as players make up for shortcomings by not wanting to lose face infront of their supporters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 1 minute ago, Neo said: I will watch the mancs derby but flick back and forth - silly that they cross over !! The old firm kicks off half hour earlier so can at least watch a bit of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted September 10, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Has to be nailed on for red cards, seeing the Rangers side getting off their coach, miss that from a decent local derby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Cloud Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 4 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said: Given both games are on Sky you'd think they could have made it so you didn't have to choose between this game and the Premier League game. yeah, considering they seem to dictate pretty much everything footy related, you'd have thought they'd change KO times! maybe they tried and someone had the danglers to stand to them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 5 minutes ago, Nube Rojo said: yeah, considering they seem to dictate pretty much everything footy related, you'd have thought they'd change KO times! maybe they tried and someone had the danglers to stand to them? More likely the police and limiting drinking time ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballwinningcentrehalf Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 I went to one of these about a decade ago and thinking about it still makes the hairs stand up.. Breathtaking atmosphere. Could go either way, especially with Griffiths out. Celtic are favourites but you can never, ever write off either side in this fixture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Yep , going to be glued, naturally ! Got to say it is bad planning that both the Old Firm & Manc derby kick off at similar times. Realise the O.B. want early kick offs, but surely one could have gone back 24 hours ? Sky's main game tomorrow is Swansea (FFS !) v Chelsea ! Note : just seen above post ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Unbelievably bad by Sky , I'm surprised as they usually spread their games better. I guess the Police may have had a hand in the times of games. Would love to see Rangers nick it but Celtic are a way ahead in terms of team building. I think Celtic need a strong Rangers team to push them as well, Aberdeen not there yet. . I really believe Warburton can make them successful again but it will take time. 6 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: I just wonder if it might be a complete mismatch. If it is then it could get quite nasty as players make up for shortcomings by not wanting to lose face infront of their supporters. Not much between them in the cup last year , but Rangers need to be at the top of their game. I might have a cheeky couple of quid on 2 red cards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballwinningcentrehalf Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 By the way, they couldn't move either fixture to Sunday as Celtic and Man City both have Champions League duty on Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 1 minute ago, ballwinningcentrehalf said: By the way, they couldn't move either fixture to Sunday as Celtic and Man City both have Champions League duty on Tuesday. Well spotted, mate. That pretty much clears that issue up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 4 minutes ago, ballwinningcentrehalf said: By the way, they couldn't move either fixture to Sunday as Celtic and Man City both have Champions League duty on Tuesday. And as I say , I doubt Police would like the games played after a days drinking at 5pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 6 minutes ago, ballwinningcentrehalf said: By the way, they couldn't move either fixture to Sunday as Celtic and Man City both have Champions League duty on Tuesday. So Southampton having to go to Manchester on a Friday night was ok, but the Manchester Derby can't be..? Sky make me sick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipps69 Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 I'll be watching the Glasgow derby & leave the Manc derby to MOTD tonight seeing as we won't get a highlights package of the Glasgow derby later on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 9 minutes ago, ballwinningcentrehalf said: By the way, they couldn't move either fixture to Sunday as Celtic and Man City both have Champions League duty on Tuesday. Makes sense. But would one 12 and one 2 KO really have been the end of the world? Pretty sure Manc derbies have kicked off at tea time before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Of course stay away from phones, iPad etc you can record one and watch straight after presuming the twonk commentators don't update you on the other game score !! EDIT: Screw it I'm watching both at same time - iPad is set up !! Barton red card ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Without trying to sound too predictable, Scottish football is not very good. I don't think it compares to the Championship anymore anyway. The Championship has improved massively in recent seasons, the SPL hasn't. I won't attempt to watch the game but I hope Rangers win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 I'm going to watch Dover vs Forest Green instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Officials wearing specsavers badges on their kits. Brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 That safe standing looks quality mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Forest Green 1 up, great freekick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Joe Garner still a whiny little bitch I see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 1-1. The standard is very poor, but I'm seeing goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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