Barry Ferguson plans private Celtic mark of respect as Rangers guard of honour stance made crystal clear
Brendan Rodgers admitted on Friday that he would like Gers to respect the title win but Fergie has ruled that out
Barry Ferguson has ruled out handing Celtic a guard of honour at Ibrox.
But the Rangers caretaker boss says he will congratulate Brendan Rodgers in a private mark of respect.
Celts rock up to Govan on Sunday as the newly-crowned Kings of Scotland after wrapping up a 55th league title at Tannadice.
There has been inevitable bickering between both sets of fans over whether the champions should be applauded onto the pitch.
by admitting he would like the gesture to be carried out this weekend.
Ferguson made it clear that won't happen but says he will extend his congratulations when the managers meet in the dugout before kick-off.
He said: "I don't know why there's always a big clamour about a guard of honour, it's never happened in the past, whether it's Celtic, whether it's Rangers. I think it'll always just remain that way.
"Celtic are champions for a reason, because they've been the most consistent throughout the season. But in terms of a guard of honour I don't see it.
'It's never happened in the past. So why should it happen going forward?'
In a separate interview with Sky Sports, Fergie added: "One thing I will do is, I will shake Brendan's hand and as, 'Well done for being so dominant'.
"There's no doubt that's been the case this year. That's got to hurt. There's no doubt it's hurt me and the staff and that's got to hurt the players as well."
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