Celtic vs Inverness in the Scottish Cup final could be set for a shock kick-off time, according to reports.
The end-of-season showdown is set to take place on June 3, and usually the final is played at 3pm.
But a report from The Sun, now claims that the match could be switched to a lunchtime start with broadcaster Viaplay keen to avoid a clash with the FA Cup in England.
Manchester City will face off against Manchester United at 3pm on the same day.
The decision could be met with backlash from supporters, especially those of Inverness who had to travel to the national stadium for a 12:15pm kick-off for their semi-final against Falkirk.
The kick-off time is set to be confirmed by broadcasters within the next week.
Meanwhile, Callum McGregor claims three key principles of Celtic’s football philosophy led to the winning goal amid the “chaos” of Sunday’s Old Firm Scottish Cup semi-final against Rangers.
The Light Blues, who went into the game at Hampden Park as cup holders, were punished just before the break for failing to play to the whistle.
After the Hoops captain took a quick free-kick to Matt O’Riley, several Rangers players switched off when the ball ran loose inside the box when the Celtic midfielder was challenged by Nicolas Raskin.
Celtic attacker Daizen Maeda reacted quickly to fire in a cross which was headed in by Portuguese winger Jota to set up a meeting in the final with Championship side Inverness on June 3.
“That was the pleasing thing again,” said McGregor.
“In such a high-stakes game, the emotions surrounding the game, both teams desperate to win, there is the three principles of our play in the goal.
“Quick restart, react quicker to the counter press, and then we get the winger coming in at the back post to get his header in.
“So it is really pleasing that in the midst of all the chaos you manage to stay calm and score a goal that’s a lot like we have been doing.
“It was a great result. Spells were really good and to show the other side of us in the second half, we were together, defended the box really well, good team shape and pressed at the right time.
“Overall, a bit of everything in there and most important of all in a semi-final, you get yourself to a final.”
