Rangers v Celtic: Pressure, Pride and a Place at Hampden

The Go Radio Football Show: September 11th, 2026 with Scottish Gas.

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With the Glasgow Derby just days away, the panel breaks down one of the biggest matches of the Scottish football season as Rangers and Celtic prepare to battle for a place in the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals.

Paul Cooney, Kevin Kyle and Mark Guidi debate the pressure on Derek McInnes, Celtic's goalkeeper selection headache, the impact of having no away supporters inside Ibrox, and whether Rangers' recent improvement is enough to stop the champions. Plus, reaction to Rangers technical director Dan Purdy's departure, concerns over VAR, and predictions for a massive weekend of cup football across Scotland. Episode Highlights Rangers vs Celtic preview and predictions The pressure facing Derek McInnes Sam Johnstone or Viljami Sinisalo for Celtic? Why no away fans could change the atmosphere Dan Purdy leaves Rangers VAR controversy and calls for reform Semi-final implications and silverware ambitions Cup quarter-final predictions across Scotland Chapters:- 00:00 Introduction & Glasgow Derby Countdown 02:45 Is This a Must-Win Game for Derek McInnes? 07:05 Celtic Goalkeeper Debate 09:35 Celtic Fan Reaction & Team Selection Discussion 12:05 Police Briefing Ahead of the Derby 14:20 Pat Nevin Controversy & BBC Ruling 16:20 VAR Concerns Ahead of Sunday's Clash 24:15 Rangers Recruitment Changes 29:20 Derek McInnes on the Importance of Sunday 31:15 Martin O'Neill on No Away Fans 33:00 Rangers Team Selection Debate 43:30 Celtic Team Selection Debate 50:15 More Fan Calls & Derby Predictions 01:00:00 No Away Fans: Does It Damage the Fixture? 01:14:00 Cup Quarter-Final Preview: Hearts, Hibs, Killie & Aberdeen 01:25:00 Final Rangers vs Celtic Build-Up 01:34:00 Score Predictions & Closing Thoughts

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