“The Old Firm game will take care of itself.”
How many times have you heard that expression being used? And by how many people? But can anyone actually tell me what it means? If ever there was a fixture that demanded astute game management and meticulous attention to detail, it is any match involving Celtic and Rangers. It requires that absolutely nothing is left to chance – far less be left to “take care of itself”.
And never more so than at Hampden today in the semi-final of the Scottish Cup. There’s so much going on around the tie it is as dizzying as it is mind-boggling. If Celtic lose, their supporters will say the Scottish Cup is a worthless bauble compared to the diamond-encrusted invite to pick up the Champions League riches that accompany the winning of the Premiership title.
