Soccer: Old Firm are not joining us, say Premier League

The Premier League today attempted to play down increasing speculation that Celtic and Rangers are on the brink of switching to the English league.

Mon, 30 Jul, 2001 - 17:21

The Premier League today attempted to play down increasing speculation that Celtic and Rangers are on the brink of switching to the English league.

Glasgow’s Old Firm are keen to maximise their potential on and off the pitch by quitting the Scottish domestic game, in which they have split the championship without interruption since 1985.

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