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on Apr 27, 2012 at 08:00:28 AM
As if being deducted ten points and thereby surrendering their SPL crown weren't punishment enough, debt-ridden Rangers now have a 12-month transfer ban to contend with. The SFA have also hit the club with a £160,000 fine for good measure.
Ally McCoist insists the transfer embargo could kill the club and Rangers are already planning to appeal the decision. But that won't aid their immediate plight, namely a trip to Celtic Park.
If ever an Old Firm derby were incidental, this is surely it. Celtic wrapped up the title a fortnight ago, while Rangers are 11 points clear of Motherwell in third. The fans, however, will ensure this is as fiercely contested as any that has gone before it.
On the pitch, Rangers are faring rather better of late, having won four league fixtures on the spin,...
Posted by:
Betting.Betfair
on Dec 28, 2011 at 10:09:46 AM
[b]The festive football hasn't been too scintillating so far but fear not because Wednesday night hosts a fixture that rarely disappoints, as Celtic and Rangers fight to end 2011 at the head of the SPL...[/b]
[i]Celtic v Rangers, Wednesday 19:45 BST, Sky Sports 1, Match odds: Celtic 2.04, Rangers 4.3, The Draw 3.5[/i]
Cast your mind back to November 18, back when it stayed light outside until at least 16:00, Rangers were 12 points clear at the top of the SPL and many suspected that Neil Lennon would fail to see out the year in charge of Celtic.
How many would have thought that little over a month later, the Bhoys would be buoyant, the gap would be down to one point, Lennon's position would be more secure than ever and his side would have a chance to close 2011 as leaders?
Only...