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Prominent rivalry in Scottish football

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Old Firm: Prominent rivalry in Scottish football
The Old Firm is a collective name for the Scottish football clubs Celtic and Rangers, which are both based in Glasgow. The two clubs are the most successful and popular in Scotland, and the rivalry between them has become deeply embedded in Scottish culture. It has reflected and contributed to political, social and religious division and sectarianism in Scotland. As a result, matches between them have had an enduring appeal around the world.

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'Celtic disappearing over horizon as Europe looms into view'

'celtic disappearing over horizon as europe looms into view'
On the evidence of this Old Firm game, Celtic will win the league at a canter. Their testing ground now has to be the Champions League.
BBC Sport - Published

'Celtic make things happen. Rangers hope things happen' - Old Firm reaction

'celtic make things happen. rangers hope things happen' - old firm reaction
The managers and pundits give their thought after Celtic beat Rangers 3-0 in the opening Old Firm derby of the season.
BBC Sport - Published

'Celtic to win at canter or can Rangers upset Old Firm odds?'

'celtic to win at canter or can rangers upset old firm odds?'
The bookmakers are all backing Celtic to win with ease, but can Rangers upset the Old Firm pattern?
BBC Sport - Published

Away fan ban 'a Rangers thing' - Celtic's Rodgers

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers describes the continued absence of away fans at Old Firm derbies as "a Rangers thing, not a Celtic-Rangers thing".
BBC Sport - Published

Old Firm away fans to return later in season

old firm away fans to return later in season
Celtic and Rangers will provide away fans with ticket allocations for the final two Scottish Premiership meetings of the season, the league's governing body SPFL has stated.
BBC Sport - Published

'O'Riley impact for Celtic shows Rangers what they're missing'

Matt O'Riley's impact shows the difference between Celtic and Rangers in microcosm after decisive Old Firm contest.
BBC Sport - Published

Who will win fascinating but flawed Old Firm title race?

Celtic welcome Rangers on Saturday with three games left and the title on the line. Tom English sets the scene.
BBC Sport - Published

What are key questions around Old Firm title decider?

Former Old Firm combatants Aiden McGeady and Stuart McCall assess Saturday's potentially pivotal derby.
BBC Sport - Published

Old Firm rivals ready for Scottish Cup semi-final

Celtic and Rangers meet at Hampden on Saturday for a place in the Women's Scottish Cup final.
BBC Sport - Published

Watch: Highlights as Rangers and Celtic draw 3-3

Watch highlights as Rangers and Celtic share six goals in a thrilling Old Firm derby draw. (UK only)
BBC Sport - Published

Watch: Highlights from six-goal Old Firm thriller

Watch highlights as Rangers and Celtic share six goals in a thrilling Old Firm derby draw. (UK only)
BBC Sport - Published

What has changed in title race after Old Firm epic?

After an Old Firm game where everything changed several times, has anything really changed in the Scottish Premiership title race?
BBC Sport - Published

Watch as Old Firm players clash in derby aftermath

Watch as players from Rangers and Celtic clash after the sides share six goals in an Ibrox Old Firm epic.
BBC Sport - Published

Rangers earn stoppage-time draw in Old Firm epic

Rabbi Matondo's stoppage-time goal prevents Celtic extending their Scottish Premiership lead as Rangers come from behind twice to draw six-goal Old Firm classic.
BBC Sport - Published

'Clement's clarity has Rangers in sight of success'

Rangers go into the season's third Old Firm game with a chance of going top thanks to Philippe Clement's impact, writes Tom English.
BBC Sport - Published

Why Rodgers' 16th derby holds more peril than any other

Brendan Rodgers' Old Firm record is better than any other manager. But Sunday's meeting with Rangers could be his toughest yet, writes Tom English.
BBC Sport - Published

What do the numbers tell us about Old Firm derby?

As Sunday's seismic Old Firm contest at Ibrox looms, what trends do the stats point towards?
BBC Sport - Published

Hibs may reduce Old Firm allocation over flare use

Chief executive Ben Kensell says Hibernian will consider reducing the ticket allocations for Rangers and Celtic if the trend for flares continues.
BBC Sport - Published

Old Firm derby in first SWPL post-split fixtures

An Old Firm derby between SWPL leaders Rangers and Celtic features in the opening round of post-split fixtures.
BBC Sport - Published

Old Firm derby controversy tees up SWPL Sunday

Controversy blights the Old Firm derby even before kick-off on a busy Sunday in the Scottish Women's Premier League.
BBC Sport - Published

Is gap between Old Firm 'quite big' or 'closing'?

Former captain Scott Brown believes Celtic's attack and lack of European action will give them the edge in the Scottish Premiership title race.
BBC Sport - Published

Why this transfer window is crucial for Rodgers' Celtic

Celtic quelled the unrest among Celtic fans after their Old Firm victory, but the January transfer window remains vital for manager Brendan Rodgers.
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