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      Celtic vs Rangers LIVE REACTION: Pundits react to result, Van Bronckhorst and Postecoglou post-match, latest updates

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      CELTIC are in a really strong position to win the Premiership title after sharing the points with Rangers at Parkhead. Jota had fired the home side into the lead before Fashion Sakala netted a second half equaliser.
      The Light Blues striker smashed a low effort off Joe Hart’s post as the away side pushed for the winner on derby day.
      But the gap remains at six points with three games left of the campaign as Ange Postecoglou’s men edge closer to title success.
      The big games keep coming for Rangers who will now turn their focus to their Europa League semi-final return with RB Leipzig on Thursday night.
      BEACH BALL JIBE
      Rangers legend Kris Boyd couldn’t resist having a dig at Celtic fans after beach balls were launched onto the Parkhead pitch.
      During the course of the game, referee John Beaton was seen removing one of the balls from the pitch.
      Kris Boyd, Sky Sports pundit
      And speaking on Sky Sports, he said: “In a match where you don’t usually see a lot of respect between both sets of fans, I’ve got to say it was fantastic from Celtic fans today.
      “They came out with beach balls and inflatables, wishing Rangers all the best in Seville.
      “Hopefully that is the case and fair play to them, it’s fantastic!”
      UGLY SCENES
      Celtic and Rangers fans were seen launching bottles at each other in the stadium after the final whistle.
      It wasn’t picked up by the Sky Sports cameras but it was reported live by Radio Scotland pundits.
      Richard Gordon, appointed this week as Cove Rangers’ new PR man, said: “Watching events off to our right, we can’t see everything.
      “But we can clearly see items being tossed both from the Rangers fans at the Celtic fans and from the Celtic fans into that section (with the Rangers fans).
      “The stewards were there, the police were there, and the area was well marshalled.
      “But something sparked one set of fans. And then you saw a rush from the Celtic fans towards them.
      “They can’t get anywhere near them as the stewards are making sure that’s the case.
      “And the Rangers fans can’t get out but something happened.”
      TITLE STILL OVER?
      By Derek McGregor
      Giovanni Van Bronckhorst is realistic over his side’s Premiership chances.
      Rangers had to beat Celtic to spark hopes of yet achieving two-in-a-row.
      And the Dutchman confessed: “I think only a win today would give us a chance to close the gap even more.
      “It’s still six points with the goal difference in favour of Celtic – so it will be more difficult after today.”As I said before the game, we needed a win to close the gap to three points.
      “We didn’t, we drew, but I couldn’t have asked for more from my players, what they have given.”Especially in the second half, we pushed really hard to come back into the game, which we did, and get good opportunities to win this game in the final 10 or 12 minutes.”
      PROVED THEMSELVES
      By Derek McGregor
      Giovanni van Bronckhorst insisted his Rangers side showed they’re strong enough to achieve Euro glory after their Celtic draw.
      Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst
      He said: “I think we showed how strong we are physically and also mentally to come back from 1-0 down and get back in the game – and created good chances to win.
      “I am really happy with our performance and it is the same that we need on Thursday.
      “It is a demanding week physically and also very demanding for every player and the whole staff.
      “But we keep on going – and Thursday is a big night.
      “We can reach the final in Seville, which is of course what we want.
      “That is why we work hard in the next coming days to be well prepared.”
      ‘DISAPPOINTED’
      By Derek McGregor
      Gutted Borna Barisic has conceded their Parkhead draw was ‘not enough’ for their hopes of retaining the Premiership title.
      The Croat was caught out badly for the second time in three months in the East End as Jota stole in ahead of him at the far post to give Celtic a 21st minute lead.
      Barisic said: “I felt we played much better second half and we created a couple of very good chances. We didn’t score.
      “Unfortunately we conceded that goal first half.
      “In the end it was 1-1 and we are very disappointed.
      “We needed that three points.
      “That was a chance for us to connect with them in the league table. We didn’t do that and we’re disappointed.
      “We gave everything second half. But at end 1-1 it was not enough.”
      GERS WANT IT MORE
      By Colin Duncan 
      Stiliyan Petrov reckons Rangers showed more desire than Celtic.
      The former Hoops midfielder insists the Ibrox men were the only team who wanted to win the final Old Firm clash of the season.  
      Petrov said: “Rangers took Celtic out of their comfort zone in the second half. 
      “Rangers were more aggressive. They were braver and took more risks.
      “They looked after the ball more and they just wanted it more.
      “Celtic wanted to finish the game as quickly as possible but it was the opposite for Rangers.”
      Petrov felt the Premiership leaders could have been out of sight by half-time if Daizen Maeda was more clinical. 
      The Japanese striker passed up a glorious chance when he pulled out of a challenge with Gers keeper Allan McGregor. 
      Petrov said: “You have to convert your chances when you have control of the game.
      “You have to be brave and go and attack it.
      “The game would have been over if (Maeda) took both of his chances.”
      UNLUCKY GERS
      While Boyd reckons the result of the final Old Firm game didn’t matter for Rangers he believes they should have won it. 
      The Premiership’s record goalscorer is adamant Ryan Kent and Fashion Sakala should have converted golden chances. 
      Kris Boyd, Sky Sports pundit
      He said:  “Kent’s was an easier chance than the one Jota took to give Celtic the lead.
      “He has got to score. Anthony Ralston’s body shape is the exact same as Borna Barisic.
      “He has no clue that Kent is there. Kent gets ahead of him and has to score. 
      “It was a great second half for Rangers and they were the better team but Sakala had a great opportunity to win it.
      “His goal was excellently taken. It was a fantastic finish, but he was unlucky not to get a second. 
      “Rangers were very unlucky not to come away with a victory.”
      SUCCESS
      By Colin Duncan 
      Kris Boyd insisted avoiding defeat was all that mattered for Rangers ahead of their showdown with Red Bull Leipzig. 
      He said: “Thursday is a massive game and the title was over anyway for Rangers.
      “The most important thing was coming here and not getting beat.
      “It was vital to leave with no injuries and hopefully get Aaron Ramsey and Kemar Roofe back as that will give them a better opportunity of overturning that 1-0 first leg deficit. 
      “That little blip after Christmas  cost them the league – throwing away a two-goal lead to Motherwell and then losing to Celtic. “
      LEARNED LESSON
      James McFadden insists Borna Barisic should have learned his lesson by now. 
      The Rangers full-back was badly at fault when he allowed Jota to run across him for Celtic’s opening goal.
      It was almost a carbon copy of his blunder when Liel Abada ghosted in behind him to score at Parkhead in February. 
      Barisc was caught on his heels both times as he failed to deal with a cross from the right flank. 
      McFadden said: “It is something Celtic have done all season. 
      “You know when the ball comes into that area you have to open your body up.
      “You have to be aware of where Jota is. You have to make first contact or go and meet the ball then clear it. 
      “It is no surprise it has happened again to Barisic.”
      PROUD GIO
      Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst has admitted his disappointment at dropping points but says he is proud of his team’s performance.
      He reckons their missed chances late on cost them the three points.
      Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst
      Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: “We needed a win to close the gap to three points.
      “We drew, I think we did everything, I couldn’t have asked more from my players what they’ve given today, especially in the second half.
      “We pushed really hard to come back into the game, which we did, good opportunities to win this game in the final 10 or 12 minutes.
      “We did everything we could to win this game, but in the end, we are two points short.
      “I think after 60, 65 minutes we were getting stronger and stronger, I think we did really well in those moments, created great chances.
      “We hit the post, Fashion was one vs one with Hart, what can you ask for more?
      “The only thing is we didn’t score the big chances we had.”
      TOUGH GAME
      Jota is disappointed Celtic didn’t come away with three points today but has admitted it was a tough game against their rivals.
      “It’s always a tough game against Rangers so I think we did our best. We fought for the win but unfortunately we couldn’t do it so we go again next week.”
      Jota says that his goal came from the training ground as he revealed that it’s something the club has been working on.
      He said: “It’s something that we work a lot, which is the cross to the back post to score.
      “It’s something we’ve been doing for the whole season and getting it today was great.”
      ANGE SPEAKS
      Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou admits he’s happy with a point after a tough Old Firm contest.
      He hailed goalkeeper Joe Hart for his performance between the sticks.
      He told Sky Sports: “It was a cracking game, you know, it was intense and both teams had chances to get more goals.
      “Ultimately though it was a good contest between two good team and I’m pleased that we got a draw out of it.
      “We had the chances to get the second and the third but they stayed in it and they have nothing to lose so they’re going to throw men forward and put us under pressure – which we expected if we were going to be ahead.
      “We dealt with it but it was difficult at times.
      “Joe Hart hasn’t had to make many saves all season but he was outstanding today and it’s why we brought him to this football club.”
      SAKALA REACTS
      Rangers striker Fashion Sakala is proud of his side’s performance to draw at Parkhead, but admits they should have scored more.
      He told Sky Sports: “We know how important this game was for us so it was difficult coming to play here, but I think we did really well and we tried especially in the second half.
      “It was very important (to get the equaliser) and at half-time we talked about it and it was just disappointing about the other chances we had but we tried our best.”
      The striker was delighted to get his goal but he’s still disappointed that he didn’t manage to bag a second.
      He said: “It was a very special goal and very important for the team but I think In could have done better with the second chance I had, but as I said, I just tried my best.”
      FULL-TIME STATS
      The stats from full-time, taken from Google.

      FULL-TIME: CELTIC 1-1 RANGERS
      The match ended as a draw at Celtic Park and that means the league isn’t over – just yet!
      The hosts should have blown Rangers away in the first half after having several chances in front of goal.
      Fashion Sakala striking the equalising goal
      But it was Fashion Sakala who clawed a goal back in the second half and could have added a couple more to his tally.
      Celtic will be frustrated that they haven’t all-but clinched the title but a point still keeps them in the driving seat.
      Reaction to follow.
      FULL-TIME: CELTIC 1-1 RANGERS
      CELTIC 1 RANGERS 1
      91′ Goldson picks up a YELLOW CARD for dissent.
      TWO MINUTES ADDED ON!!
      CELTIC 1 RANGERS 1
      86′ Diallo receives a YELLOW CARD just a minute after coming on after a late ditch challenge on Abada.
      The winger would have been through on goal if it wasn’t for the challenge.
      CELTIC 1 RANGERS 1
      86′ Rangers make a change.

      OFF – Arfield
      ON – Diallo

      CELTIC 1 RANGERS 1
      85′ Sakala was one-on-one with Hart and he beat the goalkeeper but couldn’t keep his effort on target as he smashes his effort off the post.
      RANGERS HIT THE POST!!
      CELTIC 1 RANGERS 1
      Huge save from Hart!
      Wright crosses the ball in to Arfield who takes a first time shot but it was parried by Hart.
      Hart was then called into action again a few seconds later but he caught the chance.
      CELTIC 1 RANGERS 1
      82′ Starfelt puts Hart under pressure with a dangerous pass.
      The goalkeeper manages to clear but nearly slips on the ball as Kent and Sakala chase.
      CELTIC 1 RANGERS 1
      77′ Celtic make a change as Maeda makes way.

      OFF – Maeda
      ON – Abada

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      Celtic 1 Rangers 1: Hoops miss chance to all but wrap up title as Light Blues fight back to Old Firm draw

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      CELTIC could still win the title next week but Rangers made sure they didn’t celebrate too much as they left Parkhead with a point.Ange Postecoglou’s side could have effectively wrapped up the league with victory in the final Old Firm clash of the campaign.
      Jota celebrates with his Celtic team-mates after scoring against RangersCredit: Getty

      Victory here would have sent them nine points clear with just three games to go and a superior goal difference.
      While Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s men knew nothing less than a win would do if they were to have any hope of defending their title.
      And so while they may not have surrendered the Old Firm bragging rights, Rangers will have been left disappointed by the result.
      Jota’s first-half strike sent Celtic fans into ecstasy but Fashion Sakala’s equaliser was enough to ensure the game ended in a draw.
      Rangers made a bright start to the game and did well at restricting Celtic’s possession to their own half.
      Ryan Kent looked briefly as if he would be able to break into the box but the danger was quickly cleared.
      John Lundstram was soon able to take advantage of Reo Hatate’s ball-watching to intercept a pass as well.
      He sprinted down the right-hand side but his cross into the box was dealt with by Celtic’s defence.
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      Celtic grew into the game though and were soon able to create some opportunities of their own.
      Greg Taylor was able to set up a promising counter-attack after breaking away from Sakala.
      However, the Hoops were ultimately forced to settle for a corner that amounted to nothing.
      Up the other end, Kent had a great chance to open the scoring when he got on the end of James Tavernier’s cross into the box.
      The winger got past Tony Ralston with ease but turned the ball wide of the post.
      But it was the Hoops who opened the scoring after finally making a good move through the middle of the park.
      Taylor passed the ball into Daizen Maeda who was able to beat both Tavernier and Connor Goldson into the box.
      The Japanese international then played the ball across the face of goal where Borna Barisic, in a repeat of the last Old Firm clash at Celtic Park, switched off and allowed Jota to come inside him to fire the ball into the back of the net.
      That was just the inspiration the fans in attendance needed as Parkhead became a cauldron of noise in a bid to inspire the players to score a second.
      Postecoglou’s men certainly didn’t need any incentive as they penned Rangers back into their own defensive third.
      Midway through the half, Jota was able to take the ball down the left wing and into the box.
      But Tavernier was able to make the stop on this occasion to stop the Portuguese from getting a shot off at goal.
      Minutes later, Kyogo Furuhashi played a brilliant cross into the path of the oncoming Jota in the box, but his header went over the bar.
      Rangers were able to put Celtic under some pressure with 10 minutes to go into the half.
      Maeda was forced to come all the way back into his own box to stop Kent.
      While the Light Blues were also able to threaten from a series of corners.
      But the Hoops were ultimately able to deal with the danger each time to keep the score at 1-0.
      Maeda had a great chance to double Celtic’s lead just minutes before half-time.
      A defensive mistake from the visitors led to the ball being crossed into the box by Jota.
      However, the Japanese international appeared to pull back from making the header at the very last second as Allan McGregor came out towards him.
      And fortunately for Van Bronkchorst’s men, that left them just a goal down at the break.
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      After coming back out for the second half, Rangers wasted no time in trying to get back on level terms.
      From a corner, a rebounded Sakala header fell into the path of Goldson but he was unable to get his shot on target.
      However, it was Maeda who had the best chance in the opening stages of the second half.
      Picking up the ball outside the box, Hatate played it into the feet of Matt O’Riley who quickly laid it on to Maeda.
      But the Japanese star couldn’t take advantage of another golden opportunity as he blazed his shot over the bar.
      Postecoglou made changes on the hour-mark as Giorgos Giakoumakis was sent on in Furuhashi’s place.
      While Tom Rogic replaced Hatate and Nir Bitton came on for O’Riley.
      Van Bronckhorst also changed things up with Ryan Jack and Scott Wright being sent on as replacements for Davis and Joe Aribo respectively.
      Rogic nearly made an instant impact when Jota’s pass found him in the box.
      But the midfielder caught the ball under his own feet and the visitors managed to get rid of it.
      However, Rangers were back on level terms just minutes later when Sakala was able to finish off a great passage of play.
      With the visitors playing passes around in the middle of the pitch, it was ultimately played into the path of the Zambian international.
      And after taking it into the box, he was able to fire a shot past Joe Hart at his near post to bring the score level.
      Sakala then nearly had a second when he was able to beat Cameron Carter-Vickers at the back.
      This time however, Hart was able to make the save.
      It was just the inspiration Rangers needed though as they continued to harry Celtic deep in their own half.
      The Hoops did eventually regain their composure though and as the game moved into the final 10 minutes, both sides were battling for a winner.
      Hart was forced into a big save towards the end when Scott Arfield tried a shot from close range, before then immediately denying Jack on the rebound.
      Sakala then had another massive chance to double Rangers’ lead when he ran through on goal.
      But fortunately for Celtic, his shot came back off the post and the Hoops were able to clear the danger.
      Following the resulting corner, Liel Abada was able to break away on the counter-attack before being brought down by Amad Diallo.
      But that was ultimately it as far as the result was concerned with John Beaton eventually bringing a close to the final Old Firm clash of the season.
      And so, while Rangers may mathematically still have a chance in the title race, Celtic can now wrap up the league as early as next week if results go their way.

      Fashion Sakala celebrates after equalising for RangersCredit: Getty
      Celtic star Matt O’Riley tackles Rangers ace Steven DavisCredit: Kenny Ramsay
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      Roy Keane ready to LEAVE Sky Sports and take Hibs job as representatives make contact with Scottish Premiership club

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend wants a return to management with Scottish side Hibernian.SunSport understands reps of the Sky Sports pundit, 50, have made contact with Easter Road chiefs to confirm his interest.
      Roy Keane is ready to give up his gig at Sky Sports for the Hibs jobCredit: Sky Sports
      The former United skipper hasn’t worked in top-level management in more than a decade – when he was sacked as Ipswich Town boss in January 2011.
      But he is ready to leave his TV duties behind to replace ex-Celtic team-mate Shaun Maloney.
      Hibs owner Ron Gordon has said he’s likely to go with a more experienced gaffer after rookie Maloney lasted only 120 days.
      Keane, who bossed Sunderland to the Premiership in 2007, has been assistant to Martin O’Neill with the Republic of Ireland and Nottingham Forest, and was Paul Lambert’s No2 at Aston Villa.
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      He was also interviewed for the vacant Sunderland job this year before talks broke down and Alex Neil was given the gig.
      David Gray and Eddie May will remain in charge of the team until the end of the season.
      Gordon admitted in the wake of Maloney’s sacking that he knew appointing the former Belgium no2 would be a risk.
      He now says he will avoid making a similar mistake when selecting the next man to fill the hot seat at Easter Road.
      US-based Gordon says he takes his share of the blame for the mess, having also axed Jack Ross in December, as he detailed the direction of the club’s search for a new boss.
      He said: “I don’t know if we can take that risk again (of appointing an inexperienced manager).
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      “We need to take risks from time to time but that one was a little too ambitious on our part.
      “It could have gone the other way. Shaun could have done a fantastic job and we could be celebrating a terrific season.
      “It didn’t pan out, that’s the beauty and challenge of football. How much risk do we want to take? I don’t know.
      “We’ll cast our net wider in terms of recruitment of coaches and players and the kind of football we want to play.
      “We don’t want to limit ourselves. We have a list of potentials which has a little bit of everything, but many are from the UK.” More

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      Gary Lineker joins in as fans call out Charlie Adam for ‘greatest dive ever’ for Dundee

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      AS Dundee face the prospect of falling into the Scottish Championship, skipper Charlie Adam’s own fall to the ground has whipped Twitter into a frenzy.The Dens Park star’s dive during the match against St Johnstone has attracted plenty of criticism – and laughs.
      Charlie Adam’s dive against St Johnstone has caught Gary Lineker’s attention
      Adam threw himself to the floor
      St Johnstone defender Tom Sang was raging

      One of those seeing the funnier side of it is England legend and Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker.
      Adam hit the deck during his side’s 1-1 draw against the Perth Saints.
      The former Rangers, Liverpool and Blackpool midfielder beat opposing defender Tom Sang to the ball on the edge of the box but dropped himself to the floor under no contact whatsoever.
      Adam was booked and as video footage surfaced of the incident, football fans on Twitter made their feelings known.
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      And as the clip went viral, Lineker said: “Sensational 🤣”
      One punter said: “This is the greatest dive Scottish football has ever seen 😂 10/10 for Charlie Adam 👏”
      Another commented: “Embarrassing”
      And a further person said: “Send him to the Olympics guaranteed gold medal in the dive pool 👏”
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      Elsewhere, Rangers have entered into talks with Belgian-based holding midfielder Abdoulaye Sissako.
      It’s believed the Ibrox side are favourites to snap up the Zulte Waregem star.
      Gers scouts have been alerted to the impressive displays of the 23-year-old, who is out of contract at the end of the season and would be available on a free transfer.
      Reports in Belgium have suggested Sissako has already started negotiations with the Europa League semi-finalists and is close to agreeing on a move to Glasgow.
      Sissako has an option to stay for a further year at Zulte Waregem, but he is keen on a move after a season in which the Flanders outfit finished third bottom of the league.
      After coming through the youth system at Auxerre, he joined Zulte Waregem three years ago.
      He is the older brother of former PSG defender Moussa Sissako, who currently also plays in Belgium with Standard Liege.
      Sissako has made 19 appearances for Zulte Waregem so far this season and scored two goals.
      He was linked with a move to Greek side Panathinaikos in the January transfer window but it fell through. More

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      Rangers legend Andy Goram undergoes treatment for cancer as club send well wishes to ‘The Goalie’

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      RANGERS have revealed that Andy Goram is undergoing hospital treatment for cancer.The Ibrox club are keeping in contact with the nine-in-a-row hero and his family as he goes through the ordeal.
      The Ibrox club revealed that the club’s illustrious former keeper is receiving treatmentCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Andy Goram is a huge hero for Rangers fansCredit: Hulton Archive – Getty
      An Rangers statement read: “Rangers can confirm our legendary goalkeeper, Andy Goram, is undergoing treatment for cancer in a local hospital.
      “Club officials are in regular contact with Andy and his family.
      “The family have asked for privacy at this time.
      “Everyone at Rangers wishes ‘The Goalie” well at this difficult time.”

      There’s been a flood of best wishes and tributes since the news broke.
      Goram is revered in Govan for the role he played in claiming five league titles and ten major honours in all to the club.
      Going on to win 43 caps for Scotland, he paid a touching tribute to his late gaffer Walter Smith on his passing – a hand-written message on a pair of goalie gloves.
      An image showed a pair of white goalkeeper gloves at the Ibrox gates with the words “Rest Easy, Gaffa. RIP Gaffa, from Your Goalie” written on them.
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      Undoubtedly one of Scotland’s best ever goalkeepers, Goram had a short live spell late in his career at Manchester United.
      Born in England, Goram’s performances with Hibs brought him into the big time.
      Also an expert cricketer, Goram played the sport for Scotland. More

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      Rangers make SPFL fixture plea amid Celtic pile-up after Europa League heroics

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      GIOVANNI VAN BRONCKHORST has called on the SPFL to help with Rangers’ fixture congestion after their Europa heroics.The Gers boss points to other associations helping their clubs on the continent and hopes the authorities here do likewise.
      Giovanni Van Bronckhorst wants the SPFL to help with their fixture congestionCredit: Getty
      Rangers’ Europa League semi-final adds two games to their schedule which potentially includes two more Scottish Cup games – if they get by Celtic tomorrow – and the remaining league fixtures.
      The final league Old Firm clash of the season is sandwiched in between the RB Leipzig semi-finals.
      That run of games follows a 12pm Sunday kick-off against Motherwell on April 24, meaning five HUGE games in the space of 14 days.
      And Van Bronckhorst is looking for support from the SPFL amid the pile-up, with James Tavernier backing that idea.
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      Speaking ahead of tomorrow’s Hampden semi with Celtic, the Dutchman said: “I think they are having talks now.
      “Obviously we have more games in the latter stage of the season.
      “You see in other countries that other games are moved to different dates and kick-off times were changed.
      “So I think we just want to do the best for Scotland.
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      “That’s why we are still involved in Europe and getting a lot of [coefficient] points for everyone.
      “Hopefully the Scottish FA helps us to perform as well as possible in Europe but give us enough time to rest for games we have to play in Scotland.”
      Tavernier added: “Thursday was a great result, we have a great medical department here who have been getting us into the best shape for tomorrow.
      “We can request games to be moved but obviously it comes down to the league.
      “You see it happen with other leagues.
      “It is a massive achievement to reach a European semi-final.” More

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      Rangers 1-2 Celtic LIVE RESULT: Bhoys on verge of title as Joe Hart fumes over glass bottles bring thrown in Old Firm

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      CELTIC have come from behind to win a huge Old Firm derby.Aaron Ramsey has put hosts Rangers in front after just two minutes at Ibrox.
      But on six minutes, Tom Rogic levelled for the Bhoys.
      Then just before the break, Cameron Carter-Vickers fired Ange Postecoglou’s side ahead.
      The start to the second half was then delayed as Joe Hart noticed broken glass bottles on the pitch behind his goal.
      And when it did get underway, Celtic kept their city rivals at bay relatively comfortably to earn a deserved win.
      Doing what was required
      Ange Postecoglou will be happy that his team were able to take his words out onto the pitch and apply his tactics to the letter.
      They managed the game well after the early pressure from Rangers and used that experience to deal with the onslaught better in the second half.
      Putting their bodies on the line all afternoon, the home side struggled to work Joe Hart as much as they would have liked.

      Europe the focus now
      Rangers will not give up on retaining their Scottish Premiership crown until it is mathematically not possible.
      With Celtic now six points clear they may need to change their focus to their European adventures.
      The Gers face Braga in a Europa League quarter-final with the winners going on to play either Leipzig or Atalanta.
      Raise the Roofe
      With Alfredo Morelos out injured, Rangers looked seriously short of firepower up front.
      They need someone to link up with Aaron Ramsey in the role he plays just off the striker.
      Rangers will have to hope that others can do them favours if they are to catch Celtic and prevent them winning the title this season.
      Bhoys are back in town
      It has been some time since defending champions have been beaten at home in these Old Firm clashes.
      After five minutes of this game, Celtic fans could be forgiven for fearing the worst after Aaron Ramsey’s goal.
      Turning the result on its head, they have now gone six points clear of their Glasgow rivals.

      FT: Rangers 1-2 Celtic
      The referee brings the game to an end.
      Celtic players celebrate as they feel they taken one step closer to securing the Scottish Premiership title.
      There is a deathly silence within Ibrox as the 700 Celtic fans can be heard loud and clear.
      Rangers 1-2 Celtic
      90+5. Rangers are desperate to create one more chance.
      With the ball in their own half, they have to go long.
      Celtic deal with the aerial threat as well as they have all day.
      Rangers 1-2 Celtic
      90+3. Rangers are still pumping balls into the Celtic box.
      They are hoping to pick something up from the first or second ball.
      On this occasion Roofe is given offside.
      Rangers 1-2 Celtic
      90+1. Celtic players are dropping like flies with cramp currently.
      Rangers are running out of time to find that equaliser.
      Either a heavy touch or one too many touches is costing Rangers dear.
      Rangers 1-2 Celtic
      90. We will have five additional minutes here.

      Rangers 1-2 Celtic
      89. Celtic have defended solidly today.
      They have protected Joe Hart on numerous occasions and as a result the Celtic stopper has not had as many shots to save as he would expect.
      Rangers find Roofe in the box but his header is a yard or so wide of the post.
      Rangers 1-2 Celtic
      87. This has been a typical Old Firm derby today.
      These games have so much more added to them by having fans from both teams in attendance.
      Kent is brought down with a late challenge out wide.
      Rangers 1-2 Celtic
      85. Carter Vickers beats Roofe to the ball again.
      The defender has been a rock for Celtic in defence today.
      Rangers are throwing everything at the visitors right now.
      Rangers 1-2 Celtic
      83. Kent has now switched to the right hand side.
      It seems to be working as he can cut onto his left foot.
      His shot is blocked and cleared, Goldson crosses into the box.
      Roofe meets it at the near post but can only put it over the bar.
      Rangers 1-2 Celtic – McGregor save!
      81. Alan McGregor has just kept Rangers in this game.
      The ball broke free to Abada on the penalty spot who struck it cleanly.
      McGregor with a fingertip save to deny him.
      Rangers 1-2 Celtic
      79. Big final ten minutes or so for both teams.
      If Celtic can hold onto this result they will be six points clear of their rivals.
      Rangers need to find at least a goal to stop them extending their lead at the top of the table.

      Rangers 1-2 Celtic
      77. Abada with a chance to seal the victory.
      Giakoumakis finds him at the back post in space.
      As the defenders close on him he gets his shot away but slices it well wide.
      Rangers 1-2 Celtic – Hart save
      75. Big left-handed save by Joe Hart to keep Rangers out.
      The shot is from Fashion Jr, left-footed on the edge of the box.
      It was heading into the bottom corner before Hart stretched out his hand.
      Rangers 1-2 Celtic
      73. Bassey with a great cross into the box, whipping it in at pace.
      Carter Vickers just manages to get a touch on it with his head before Roofe.
      All it needed was a Rangers touch.
      Rangers 1-2 Celtic – Celtic sub
      71. Ralston replaces Taylor.
      Juranovic switches to left back.
      Celtic are struggling to keep the ball since Rogic left the field.
      Rangers 1-2 Celtic
      69. Rangers have the bit between the teeth at the moment.
      They are peppering the Celtic box with crosses.
      The visitors are having to dig deep to keep them out.

      Rangers 1-2 Celtic
      67. Lundstrum tries an effort from about 25 yards out.
      It would take some strike to beat Joe Hart from there.
      Celtic’s defending is causing Rangers to have to shoot from distance.
      Rangers 1-2 Celtic – Double booking
      65. Giakoumakis is booked for a late challenge on Ryan Jack.
      Carter Vickers is then also booked for his challenge on Roofe moments later.
      Aaron Ramsey’s first Old Firm derby comes to an end as he is substituted.
      Rangers 1-2 Celtic
      63. Both managers are contemplating changes they can make to effect this game.
      It has all gone a bit scrappy now with neither side able to create any clean cut chances.
      Jota is still causing the home side problems.
      Rangers 1-2 Celtic
      60. Baffles me when you see a professional footballer who cannot cross the ball passed the first defender.
      Kent again disappoints in a promising position.
      The ex-Liverpool academy product needs to focus on his delivery more.
      Rangers 1-2 Celtic
      58. The home team are struggling to get going in this second half.
      Celtic are dealing with everything Rangers throw at them.
      They could do with two or three more Aaron Ramseys.

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