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BBC News
10-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Old Firm derby & top-of-table showdown - what to watch in SWPL
The clock is ticking down to the final SWPL games of the season and it's still anyone's title to play for. Here are a few things to keep an eye on this weekend. Derby deciderAccording to Rangers manager Jo Potter, Sunday's Old Firm derby against Celtic is a "must win" if her side want to keep their title (and treble) hopes things stand, Rangers are five points off Hibs at the top with three games left. They also have a Scottish Cup final to think about at the end of the month. "These games are always massive," Potter said of Sunday's derby. "Each game is going to be huge from now until the end of the season. It's no different to what it's been in the last few. It's just getting a lot closer now and we've got to make sure that we're doing everything we can to take three points. "One result can change the outcome of a whole dynamic."Celtic are mathematically out of the race after their 3-1 defeat to Glasgow City last weekend but still in with a very slim shout of a European spot - they need to win all their remaining games and need the teams above them to lose. "We want to prove that we're much better than this season has shown," manager Elena Sadiku said. "That is something that is going to be very important, we've got to play for pride and show character in the last three games."The meetings between the this season have been close affairs. Last month at Broadwood, Amy Gallacher salvaged a point for Celtic when she cancelled out Kirsty Howat's early strike. The game before that Rangers edged 3-2 while the first derby of the season, back in October, ended never a dull game between these two. Top-of-table clashPotter will also be keeping a close eye on the early game at Meadowbank between top two Hibs and Glasgow City. Could it be one of the games where the eventual winners will look back on as where the title was won?Currently, Hibs are three points ahead of Sunday's opponents with nine still to play for. These two have met three times already this season, Hibs have won two and City came out on top in the other, but this weekend there's even more at stake. Victory for Hibs would move them six points clear with six to play for and would put Grant Scott's side firmly in the driving seat for the remaining matches against Celtic and Rangers. A win for City would put them top, thanks to their superior goal difference, before their final two matches against Motherwell and Hearts. Montrose continue survival fightAberdeen fought back to snatch a point in Wednesday night's 2-2 draw at Pittodrie in another setback to Montrose's SWPL survival hopes. Craig Feroz's side occupy the final relegation spot - Dundee United and Queen's Park have already had their drop to SWPL 2 confirmed - and are two points off Spartans in up against a Partick Thistle side who've had a pretty turbulent season and are heading into Sunday's game off the back of a 2-0 defeat to the Dons last weekend. A win for Montrose makes things very interesting for the final three games. It would move them two points behind Thistle and, depending on results elsewhere, out of the drop zone. How to follow on BBCThere's two games live across the BBC this weekend. The big one at the top between Hibs and Glasgow City is live on BBC Alba, it kicks off at 12:10 BST. Later, Celtic v Rangers is also on the BBC Alba channel. It kicks off at 16:10 can also watch both games on BBC iPlayer as well as the BBC Sport website and app and there will be live text coverage of all of Sunday's games there too.
Egypt Today
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Egypt Today
No love lost as Rangers say they will not give Celtic a guard of honour
Celtic's Daizen Maeda celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Russell Cheyne/File Photo (Reuters) - Rangers will not give arch rivals Celtic a guard of honour when the Scottish champions visit Ibrox Stadium for Sunday's Premiership match, interim boss Barry Ferguson has said, keeping the fierce rivalry very much alive. Celtic clinched a 13th Scottish Premiership title in 14 seasons last weekend when Brendan Rodgers's side took an unassailable lead with four games to spare. Celtic also drew level with Rangers on 55 Scottish league titles each, a feat that will sting the blue half of Glasgow ahead of the Old Firm Derby. "It (guard of honour) has never happened in the past and there's been this huge clamour about it," Ferguson told Sky Sports. "If I put myself in the shoes of a champion, it wouldn't really bother me. "I think if you ask any of the Celtic players, I don't think it would bother them either. It's always been that way. Let's just continue that way." It was the same case when Steven Gerrard's Rangers clinched their 55th title in the 2020-21 season, with Celtic's then-interim boss John Kennedy saying they would not even clap their rivals who denied them a 10th straight title. "But one thing I will do is I will shake Brendan's hand and say, 'Well done for being so dominant,' as there's no doubt that's been the case this year and that's got to hurt," Ferguson added. "It certainly hurts me and the staff and it's got to hurt the players as well." Celtic's manager was relaxed either way about a guard of honour. "It's not in the rules that you have to do it. I think that when two clubs and the rivalry's so emotional, it's always difficult for the team that comes up short," said Rodgers, who has won four Premiership titles with Celtic in two stints. "I always think if you're a champion or not a champion, showing that humility to the other team, whatever the rivalry is, it's a mark of respect. "Celtic-Rangers is an emotional rivalry and if you come up short quite a lot then it can be a challenge for you and to justify that with your supporters. But, as I said, I'm a traditionalist." England, however, will stick with tradition. Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca confirmed on Friday that his side would give newly-crowned Premier League champions Liverpool a guard of honour at Stamford Bridge when they meet on Sunday.
New Straits Times
02-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
No guard of honour for Celtic, says Rangers boss
GLASGOW: Rangers will not give arch rivals Celtic a guard of honour when the Scottish champions visit Ibrox Stadium for Sunday's Premiership match, interim boss Barry Ferguson has said, keeping the fierce rivalry very much alive. Celtic clinched a 13th Scottish Premiership title in 14 seasons last weekend when Brendan Rodgers's side took an unassailable lead with four games to spare. Celtic also drew level with Rangers on 55 Scottish league titles each, a feat that will sting the blue half of Glasgow ahead of the Old Firm Derby. "It (guard of honour) has never happened in the past and there's been this huge clamour about it," Ferguson told Sky Sports. "If I put myself in the shoes of a champion, it wouldn't really bother me. "I think if you ask any of the Celtic players, I don't think it would bother them either. It's always been that way. Let's just continue that way." It was the same case when Steven Gerrard's Rangers clinched their 55th title in the 2020-21 season, with Celtic's then-interim boss John Kennedy saying they would not even clap their rivals who denied them a 10th straight title. "But one thing I will do is I will shake Brendan's hand and say, 'Well done for being so dominant,' as there's no doubt that's been the case this year and that's got to hurt," Ferguson added. "It certainly hurts me and the staff and it's got to hurt the players as well." Celtic's manager was relaxed either way about a guard of honour. "It's not in the rules that you have to do it. I think that when two clubs and the rivalry's so emotional, it's always difficult for the team that comes up short," said Rodgers, who has won four Premiership titles with Celtic in two stints. "I always think if you're a champion or not a champion, showing that humility to the other team, whatever the rivalry is, it's a mark of respect. "Celtic-Rangers is an emotional rivalry and if you come up short quite a lot then it can be a challenge for you and to justify that with your supporters. But, as I said, I'm a traditionalist." England, however, will stick with tradition.
Straits Times
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
No love lost as Rangers say they will not give Celtic a guard of honour
No love lost as Rangers say they will not give Celtic a guard of honour Rangers will not give arch rivals Celtic a guard of honour when the Scottish champions visit Ibrox Stadium for Sunday's Premiership match, interim boss Barry Ferguson has said, keeping the fierce rivalry very much alive. Celtic clinched a 13th Scottish Premiership title in 14 seasons last weekend when Brendan Rodgers's side took an unassailable lead with four games to spare. Celtic also drew level with Rangers on 55 Scottish league titles each, a feat that will sting the blue half of Glasgow ahead of the Old Firm Derby. "It (guard of honour) has never happened in the past and there's been this huge clamour about it," Ferguson told Sky Sports. "If I put myself in the shoes of a champion, it wouldn't really bother me. "I think if you ask any of the Celtic players, I don't think it would bother them either. It's always been that way. Let's just continue that way." It was the same case when Steven Gerrard's Rangers clinched their 55th title in the 2020-21 season, with Celtic's then-interim boss John Kennedy saying they would not even clap their rivals who denied them a 10th straight title. "But one thing I will do is I will shake Brendan's hand and say, 'Well done for being so dominant,' as there's no doubt that's been the case this year and that's got to hurt," Ferguson added. "It certainly hurts me and the staff and it's got to hurt the players as well." Celtic's manager was relaxed either way about a guard of honour. "It's not in the rules that you have to do it. I think that when two clubs and the rivalry's so emotional, it's always difficult for the team that comes up short," said Rodgers, who has won four Premiership titles with Celtic in two stints. "I always think if you're a champion or not a champion, showing that humility to the other team, whatever the rivalry is, it's a mark of respect. "Celtic-Rangers is an emotional rivalry and if you come up short quite a lot then it can be a challenge for you and to justify that with your supporters. But, as I said, I'm a traditionalist." England, however, will stick with tradition. Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca confirmed on Friday that his side would give newly-crowned Premier League champions Liverpool a guard of honour at Stamford Bridge when they meet on Sunday. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
CNA
02-05-2025
- Sport
- CNA
No love lost as Rangers say they will not give Celtic a guard of honour
Rangers will not give arch rivals Celtic a guard of honour when the Scottish champions visit Ibrox Stadium for Sunday's Premiership match, interim boss Barry Ferguson has said, keeping the fierce rivalry very much alive. Celtic clinched a 13th Scottish Premiership title in 14 seasons last weekend when Brendan Rodgers's side took an unassailable lead with four games to spare. Celtic also drew level with Rangers on 55 Scottish league titles each, a feat that will sting the blue half of Glasgow ahead of the Old Firm Derby. "It (guard of honour) has never happened in the past and there's been this huge clamour about it," Ferguson told Sky Sports. "If I put myself in the shoes of a champion, it wouldn't really bother me. "I think if you ask any of the Celtic players, I don't think it would bother them either. It's always been that way. Let's just continue that way." It was the same case when Steven Gerrard's Rangers clinched their 55th title in the 2020-21 season, with Celtic's then-interim boss John Kennedy saying they would not even clap their rivals who denied them a 10th straight title. "But one thing I will do is I will shake Brendan's hand and say, 'Well done for being so dominant,' as there's no doubt that's been the case this year and that's got to hurt," Ferguson added. "It certainly hurts me and the staff and it's got to hurt the players as well." Celtic's manager was relaxed either way about a guard of honour. "It's not in the rules that you have to do it. I think that when two clubs and the rivalry's so emotional, it's always difficult for the team that comes up short," said Rodgers, who has won four Premiership titles with Celtic in two stints. "I always think if you're a champion or not a champion, showing that humility to the other team, whatever the rivalry is, it's a mark of respect. "Celtic-Rangers is an emotional rivalry and if you come up short quite a lot then it can be a challenge for you and to justify that with your supporters. But, as I said, I'm a traditionalist." England, however, will stick with tradition. Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca confirmed on Friday that his side would give newly-crowned Premier League champions Liverpool a guard of honour at Stamford Bridge when they meet on Sunday.
