Former Rangers midfielder Stuart McCall believes it would be a “huge shock” if the Ibrox side were to beat Celtic in their Scottish League Cup semi-final clash at Hampden Park.

Glasgow faces three months of hype over the first Old Firm derby since Rangers went into liquidation but Celtic striker Anthony Stokes knows they have to play the game and not the occasion when the Scottish League Cup semi-final comes around.

Ronny Deila would love nothing more than experiencing his first Old Firm derby on the way to cup glory with Celtic this season.

They’re not just cute. As Paul Curran of Dublin fame put it so well in conversation after this year’s Munster football final, "They’re annoyingly cute."

Georgios Samaras, Scott Brown, Kelvin Wilson and Glenn Loovens return to the Celtic squad for Sunday’s clash with Rangers at Parkhead.

Rangers 3 Celtic 2

If Motherwell fail to beat Kilmarnock at Rugby Park today, the Hoops can win the title at the home of their greatest rivals for the first time since 1967.

It’s Old Firm day tomorrow. Or maybe that should be infirm day.

Neil Lennon has revealed that Strathclyde Police have spoken to Celtic and Rangers ahead of Sunday’s Old Firm clash at Ibrox.

A jury in the trial of two men accused of plotting to murder Neil Lennon have today been shown pictures of the contents of a suspicious package addressed to the Celtic FC manager.

Midfielder Lee McCulloch is doubtful for Rangers’ Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Motherwell after picking up a knock during the midweek Old Firm derby defeat.

Joe Ledley always believed that Celtic would peg back Rangers’ lead in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title race ahead of tonight’s Old Firm clash at Parkhead.

Neil Lennon was handed a perfect Christmas present after Georgios Samaras’ double in the 2-1 win against Kilmarnock took Celtic to within a point of Clydesdale Bank Premier League leaders Rangers ahead of Wednesday night’s Old Firm game at Parkhead.

FT: Celtic 2 Kilmarnock 1

St Mirren 2 Rangers 1

Celtic legend Billy McNeill has hailed Neil Lennon a miracle worker as he looked forward to what will be a crucial Old Firm derby at Parkhead next Wednesday night.

NEIL LENNON revealed he will have to “shut down” Scott Brown after the Celtic skipper succumbed to his on-going ankle complaint in the pulsating 4-2 Clydesdale Bank Premier League defeat by Rangers yesterday.

Rangers striker Nikica Jelavic returned from a knee injury for the first Old Firm game of the season at Ibrox.

ALLY McCOIST insists tomorrow’s Old Firm derby is all about the players and not about himself and Neil Lennon.

Celtic assistant Johan Mjallby will not rule Scott Brown and Anthony Stokes out of Sunday’s Old Firm clash at Ibrox after both players missed the trip to Spain for Celtic’s Europa League group opener against Atletico Madrid tomorrow night.

Celtic 4 Motherwell 0

NEIL LENNON has described as “nonsense” claims by Rangers boss Walter Smith that a campaign based on claiming for decisions and penalties led to Celtic’s spot kick award at Ibrox yesterday.

Rangers 0 Celtic 0

NEIL LENNON claims that simply being the manager of Celtic has led to threats to his security this season.

Celtic midfielder Joe Ledley will miss the Old Firm game against Rangers at Ibrox on Sunday with a hamstring injury.

El-Hadji Diouf and Madjid Bougherra have escaped without further bans for their part in last month’s Old Firm derby but have been fined and warned over their future conduct by the Scottish Football Association.

JOHAN MJALLBY insists the date of the final Old Firm derby of the season holds no real significance for Celtic because they will place just as much importance on the rest of their remaining games.

Neil Lennon and Ally McCoist are both set to watch next week’s Co-operative Insurance Cup final from the stand after being handed touchline bans by the Scottish Football Association following their altercation at the end of last week’s ill-tempered Old Firm derby.

Police have launched an investigation into the events surrounding Wednesday’s chaotic Old Firm match.

Celtic captain Scott Brown has aimed another verbal blow at Rangers midfielder El-Hadji Diouf following his side's stormy Scottish Cup win at Parkhead.

The Scottish Police Federation has called for an end to Old Firm “madness” after trouble flared once again at last night’s match.

RANGERS and Celtic will replay their Scottish Cup fifth-round tie after a pulsating encounter at Ibrox ended with both sides down to 10 men after sharing four goals.

El-Hadji Diouf made his first start for Rangers as they hosted rivals Celtic in the fifth round of the Scottish Cup.

CELTIC manager Neil Lennon admits he was relieved to avoid another Active Nation Scottish Cup upset after dumping Berwick Rangers out in the fourth round yesterday.

FT: Rangers 0 Celtic 2

Jamie Ness made his first start for Rangers in their Old Firm clash with Celtic at Ibrox.

Neil Lennon admits he is hugely tempted to start Freddie Ljungberg in Sunday’s Old Firm game at Ibrox but revealed Olivier Kapo and Daryl Murphy are out.

Republic of Ireland and Celtic striker Daryl Murphy will miss Sunday’s Old Firm clash against Rangers at Parkhead with an ankle injury that will keep him out for the next three or four weeks.

Dundee Utd 1 Celtic 2

Champions Rangers will begin their defence of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title in front of their own fans.

Neil Lennon has reiterated Celtic’s criticism of refereeing in Old Firm games last season and will look for his players to question officials under his stewardship.

NEIL LENNON boosted his chances of landing the Celtic job on a permanent basis after victory from his first Old Firm derby in charge last night.