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‘Big holes’ – Celtic fans will need to beware as Follow Follow rage at the ’embarrassing’ state of Ibrox

Celtic fans heading to the Rangers game at Ibrox at the end of the month will need to be wary.

Not in terms of how the result of the first Glasgow Derby of the season will go, but for Celtic fans’ health and safety.

Brendan Rodgers will be hoping to get to out of Ibrox with all three points with a big win against Rangers.

However, after looking at Follow Follow, Celtic supporters heading to the big game will be hoping to leave with all of their limbs intact as the Rangers fans rage at the state of the stadium and the surrounding areas.

Celtic fans heading to Rangers game will need to be careful as Ibrox needs more than ‘a good pressure wash’

Celtic fans will remember the hilarious state of Ibrox last summer as Rangers looked to upgrade the crumbling stadium.

Well, it seems that there is still plenty of work needing to be done ahead of the big game this month.

A forum post discussing safety concerns for fans around Ibrox Stadium, highlighting potholes and poor lighting.

As well as massive pot-holes around the stadium, the ‘cladding is embarrassing’.

Discussion of the state of Ibrox stadium with a focus on cladding issues and stadium maintenance.

And it seems that even the new Copland Road upgrade is a riot.

A forum post discussing the necessary upgrades and maintenance for a football stadium, highlighting concerns about visibility and overall condition.

Finally, the stadium needs a ‘good powerwash’ amongst other things to spruce it up a bit.

Screenshot of a forum post discussing the need for maintenance and improvements at Ibrox stadium, including pressure washing and exterior upgrades.

For all the money this club are meant to have, it looks like they have more to worry about spending on than the team on the park trying to catch Celtic this season.

QUIZ: Celtic’s Biggest Wins Over Rangers

Test your knowledge on some of Celtic’s most famous victories over Rangers. Find out if you know your history!

1. What is Celtic’s biggest ever victory over Rangers?

  • a) 5-0
  • b) 6-2
  • c) 7-1
  • d) 4-0

Correct Answer: c) 7-1

The 7-1 win is a historic result and is Celtic’s largest margin of victory against their rivals. It is also a record for a British domestic cup final.

2. In which competition did Celtic secure their historic 7-1 win over Rangers?

  • a) Scottish Cup Final
  • b) Scottish League Cup Final
  • c) Scottish Premier League
  • d) Friendly match

Correct Answer: b) Scottish League Cup Final

This famous match took place in the final of the Scottish League Cup.

3. In what year did Celtic achieve their 7-1 victory over Rangers?

  • a) 1967
  • b) 1957
  • c) 1971
  • d) 1988

Correct Answer: b) 1957

The match, famously known as “Hampden in the Sun,” was played on October 19, 1957.

4. Which player scored a hat-trick for Celtic in the 7-1 demolition of Rangers?

  • a) Billy McPhail
  • b) Sammy Wilson
  • c) Bobby Collins
  • d) Willie Fernie

Correct Answer: a) Billy McPhail

Billy McPhail scored three goals for Celtic, all with his head.

5. What was the nickname given to the 7-1 match by Celtic supporters?

  • b) Hampden in the Sun
  • a) The Demolition Derby
  • c) The Thrashing at Ibrox
  • d) The Glorious Final

Correct Answer: b) Hampden in the Sun

The phrase “Hampden in the Sun” was coined by Celtic fans and is the title of a popular terrace song about the game.

6. In a famous 2000 league match, Celtic defeated Rangers 6-2. Who was the Celtic manager at the time?

  • a) Neil Lennon
  • b) Brendan Rodgers
  • c) Martin O’Neill
  • d) Gordon Strachan

Correct Answer: c) Martin O’Neill

Martin O’Neill led Celtic to this dominant victory in his first Old Firm match as manager.

7. Which Celtic legend scored a memorable chipped goal in the 6-2 victory in 2000?

  • a) Henrik Larsson
  • b) Chris Sutton
  • c) Paul Lambert
  • d) Lubomir Moravcik

Correct Answer: a) Henrik Larsson

Henrik Larsson scored two goals in the match, but his beautifully chipped goal over the goalkeeper, Stefan Klos, is particularly remembered by fans.

8. What was the score when Celtic clinched the league title with a convincing home victory over Rangers in 2018?

  • a) 4-0
  • b) 5-0
  • c) 3-0
  • d) 6-1

Correct Answer: b) 5-0

Celtic won the game 5-0 at Celtic Park to secure their seventh consecutive league title under manager Brendan Rodgers.

9. Who scored twice in Celtic’s 5-0 win over Rangers in 2018?

  • a) Moussa Dembele
  • b) Olivier Ntcham
  • c) Odsonne Edouard
  • d) James Forrest

Correct Answer: c) Odsonne Edouard

French striker Odsonne Edouard scored two goals, while James Forrest, Tom Rogic, and Callum McGregor also scored.

10. In the 2017 Scottish Cup Semi-Final, what was the score when Celtic thrashed Rangers to reach the final?

  • a) 5-0
  • b) 4-0
  • c) 3-0
  • d) 2-0

Correct Answer: b) 4-0

Celtic won this match 4-0 at Hampden Park, with goals from Callum McGregor, Stuart Armstrong, Scott Sinclair, and a late strike from Moussa Dembele.

You have finished the quiz!

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