<p>Known as the “Old Firm”, Rangers vs Celtic is one of the fiercest local derbies anywhere on Earth, and we’ve got the details for you on how to watch.</p>



<h4>Where to find Rangers vs Celtic</h4>



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<p>Viewers in the US can find Rangers vs Celtic in a few spots, depending on the competition.</p>



<p>The rights to the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/scottish-premiership-tv-schedule/">Scottish Premiership</a> are held by CBS, which airs a match or two each week on its <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/channels/paramount-plus-soccer-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow">Paramount+</a> streaming service. They also carry the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/scottish-championship-tv-schedule/">Scottish Championship</a> and <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/scottish-league-cup-tv-schedule/">Scottish League Cup</a>, the secondary cup competition in the country. Due to their popularity, either Rangers or Celtic are frequently featured in the games they select to broadcast.</p>



<p>However, select games are shown on CBS Sports Network, and considering that Celtic-Rangers is <em>the</em> marquee matchup in Scotland, this is often the location for the game. Sometimes these games are not simulcast on Paramount+, and thus you need a subscription to a service that carries CBSSN, such as <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/channels/fubotv-soccer-schedule/">Fubo</a>.</p>



<h4>Watch Rangers vs Celtic on US TV</h4>



<p>For the Scottish Cup, the main cup competition in the country, those rights are held by ESPN, with games shown via <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/channels/espn-plus-soccer-schedule/">ESPN+</a>. Obviously getting ESPN+ for the mere possibility of just one Celtic-Rangers cup matchup per year might not make sense, but the service also has LaLiga, Bundesliga, the FA Cup, and numerous other soccer leagues as well as an insane amount of other live sports. The Disney Bundle is also available, which pairs ESPN+ with Disney+ and Hulu for $12.99/month. </p>



<h4>Streaming offers </h4>



<p>Paramount+ offers a free trial, and starts at $5.99/month for the “Essential” plan that includes ads. In addition to Scottish football, Paramount+ is also the home for UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Serie A, NWSL, the Argentine Primera, Brasileirão and more – plus a wide library of non-sports programming such as <em>Star Trek</em> and other shows and films.</p>



<p>For games shown on CBS Sports Network, <strong><a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/soccer/?irad=356358&amp;irmp=330866" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow">Fubo</a></strong> offers a free 7-day trial, and is $74.99/month after that. It features over 100 channels including those that air Scotland’s bigger neighbors to the south, the Premier League.</p>



<p><a href="https://go.web.plus.espn.com/mWebq" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow">ESPN+</a>, for Scottish Cup games, is $10.99/month, or $109.99 annually. The <a href="https://go.web.plus.espn.com/c/330866/865651/9070" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow">Disney Bundle</a> is also available, which pairs ESPN+ with Disney+ and Hulu, adding a ton more content for $14.99/month.</p>



<h4>History of the Old Firm rivalry</h4>



<p>The two clubs are both based in Glasgow, Scotland’s biggest city. They are by a very wide margin the most successful clubs in the country, between them having won 107 league championships, 74 Scottish Cups, and 47 League Cups. </p>



<p>The rivalry on the pitch goes way back to the late 1800s, facing each other over 400 times in major, official competitions since then. But the ferocity of the rivalry goes beyond the field of play. Being close geographical rivals in the same city is certainly one factor. Celtic Park and Ibrox Stadium are only about four miles apart as the crow flies. But long histories of religious, political and social differences between supporters of each club contribute to the heightened animosity. Catholic-vs-Protestant, Loyalist-vs-Republican, British-vs-Irish, etc. are all part of the complex environment in which this fixture resides.</p>



<p>The 2012 financial collapse and subsequent liquidation, and reformation, of Rangers has added a new dimension to the rivalry. After being reformed as a new company and starting at the bottom of the Scottish League system in 2013, certain segments of the Celtic fanbase assert that today’s Rangers is not the true “Old Firm” club of years past. Despite the legal technicalities of the holding company of the Rangers identity, however, the fixture is no less important. Rangers were forced to start in the fourth tier from 2012/13, but in just four seasons quickly earned their way back into the Premiership. They won their first league title since being back up in 2020/21. </p>



<h4>Old Firm Players</h4>



<p>Due to the nature of the rivalry, it is generally rare for players to play for both teams over the course of their career. Players such as Ally McCoist, James McGrory, Henrik Larsson, Kenny Dalglish, Derek Johnstone, Kris Boyd and others are some of the names that have made their mark on the derby. </p>



<p>United States national team fans have often had their eye on the Old Firm in the 21st century, with several notable players suiting up in Scotland. Claudio Reyna, DeMarcus Beasley, Maurice Edu, Carlos Bocanegra and Alejandro Bedoya have all played for Rangers, while more recently Timothy Weah and Cameron Carter-Vickers have represented Celtic.</p>



<p>Managers such as Bill Struth, Martin O’Neill, Brendan Rodgers, Steven Gerrard, WIllie Maley and Jimmie McGrory have steered their clubs though the treacherous territory of the Old Firm over the years.</p>

Rangers vs Celtic: Where to watch the Old Firm derby in USA

All the details on where and how you can watch Celtic Vs Rangers on TV and streaming for viewers in the USA.

Rangers vs Celtic: Where to watch the Old Firm derby in USA - World Soccer Talk

<p>Known as the “Old Firm”, Celtic vs Rangers is one of the fiercest local derbies anywhere on Earth, and we’ve got the details for you on how to watch.</p>



<h4>Where to find Celtic vs Rangers</h4>



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<p>Viewers in the US can find Celtic vs Rangers in a few spots, depending on the competition.</p>



<p>The rights to the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/scottish-premiership-tv-schedule/">Scottish Premiership</a> are held by CBS, which airs a match or two each week on its <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/channels/paramount-plus-soccer-schedule/">Paramount+</a> streaming service. They also carry the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/scottish-championship-tv-schedule/">Scottish Championship</a> and <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/scottish-league-cup-tv-schedule/">Scottish League Cup</a>, the secondary cup competition in the country. Due to their popularity, either Rangers or Celtic are frequently featured in the games they select to broadcast.</p>



<p>However, select games are shown on CBS Sports Network, and considering that Celtic-Rangers is <em>the</em> marquee matchup in Scotland, this is often the location for the game. Sometimes these games are not simulcast on Paramount+, and thus you need a subscription to a service that carries CBSSN, such as <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/channels/fubotv-soccer-schedule/">fuboTV</a>.</p>



<h4>Watch Celtic vs Rangers on US TV</h4>



<p>For the Scottish Cup, the main cup competition in the country, those rights are held by ESPN, with games shown via <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/channels/espn-plus-soccer-schedule/">ESPN+</a>. Obviously getting ESPN+ for the mere possibility of just one Celtic-Rangers cup matchup per year might not make sense, but the service also has LaLiga, Bundesliga, the FA Cup, and numerous other soccer leagues as well as an insane amount of other live sports. The Disney Bundle is also available, which pairs ESPN+ with Disney+ and Hulu for $12.99/month. </p>



<h4>Streaming offers </h4>



<p>Paramount+ offers a free trial, and starts at $5.99/month for the “Essential” plan that includes ads. In addition to Scottish football, Paramount+ is also the home for UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Serie A, NWSL, the Argentine Primera, Brasileirão and more – plus a wide library of non-sports programming such as <em>Star Trek</em> and other shows and films.</p>



<p>For games shown on CBS Sports Network, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/channels/fubotv-soccer-schedule/">fuboTV</a> offers a free 7-day trial, and is $74.99/month after that. It features over 100 channels including those that air Scotland’s bigger neighbors to the south, the Premier League.</p>



<p><a href="https://go.web.plus.espn.com/mWebq" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ESPN+</a>, for Scottish Cup games, is $10.99/month, or $109.99 annually. The <a href="https://go.web.plus.espn.com/c/330866/865651/9070" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Disney Bundle</a> is also available, which pairs ESPN+ with Disney+ and Hulu, adding a ton more content for $14.99/month.</p>



<h4>History of the Old Firm rivalry</h4>



<p>The two clubs are both based in Glasgow, Scotland’s biggest city. They are by a very wide margin the most successful clubs in the country, between them having won 107 league championships, 74 Scottish Cups, and 47 League Cups. </p>



<p>The rivalry on the pitch goes way back to the late 1800s, facing each other over 400 times in major, official competitions since then. But the ferocity of the rivalry goes beyond the field of play. Being close geographical rivals in the same city is certainly one factor. Celtic Park and Ibrox Stadium are only about four miles apart as the crow flies. But long histories of religious, political and social differences between supporters of each club contribute to the heightened animosity. Catholic-vs-Protestant, Loyalist-vs-Republican, British-vs-Irish, etc. are all part of the complex environment in which this fixture resides.</p>



<p>The 2012 financial collapse and subsequent liquidation, and reformation, of Rangers has added a new dimension to the rivalry. After being reformed as a new company and starting at the bottom of the Scottish League system in 2013, certain segments of the Celtic fanbase assert that today’s Rangers is not the true “Old Firm” club of years past. Despite the legal technicalities of the holding company of the Rangers identity, however, the fixture is no less important. Rangers were forced to start in the fourth tier from 2012/13, but in just four seasons quickly earned their way back into the Premiership. They won their first league title since being back up in 2020/21. </p>



<h4>Old Firm Players</h4>



<p>Due to the nature of the rivalry, it is generally rare for players to play for both teams over the course of their career.  Players such as Ally McCoist, James McGrory, Henrik Larsson, Kenny Dalglish, Derek Johnstone, Kris Boyd and others are some of the names that have made their mark on the derby. </p>



<p>United States national team fans have often had their eye on the Old Firm in the 21st century, with several notable players suiting up in Scotland. Claudio Reyna, DeMarcus Beasley, Maurice Edu, Carlos Bocanegra and Alejandro Bedoya have all played for Rangers, while more recently Timothy Weah and Cameron Carter-Vickers have represented Celtic.</p>



<p>Managers such as Bill Struth, Martin O’Neill, Brendan Rodgers, Steven Gerrard, WIllie Maley and Jimmie McGrory have steered their clubs though the treacherous territory of the Old Firm over the years.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><em>Titles Won</em></strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Celtic</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Rangers</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Scottish Premiership / 1st Division</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">52</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">55</td></tr><tr><td>Scottish Cup</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">40</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">34</td></tr><tr><td>Scottish League Cup</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">20</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">27</td></tr><tr><td>European Cup / Champions League</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">0</td></tr><tr><td>European Cup Winners’ Cup</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">0</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Total</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>113</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>117</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>All time results in all official competitions:</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Rangers</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Draw</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Celtic</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">168</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">102</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">162</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p><br>Most recently, the two sides played to a 2-2 draw at Ibrox in the 20th week of the 2022/23 SPL season.</p>



<p>For the latest Scottish football schedules, visit our <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/scottish-premiership-tv-schedule/">Scottish Premiership</a>, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/scottish-championship-tv-schedule/">Scottish Championship</a>, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/scottish-cup-tv-schedule/">Scottish Cup</a> and <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/scottish-league-cup-tv-schedule/">Scottish League Cup</a> pages.</p>



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Celtic vs Rangers: Where to watch the Old Firm derby in USA

Celtic vs Rangers: Where to watch the Old Firm derby in USA - World Soccer Talk


<p>Malik Tillman scored a goal in his third-straight game in all competitions on Sunday. However, this one certainly takes the cake as the most bizarre, stirring up controversy as it happened. </p>



<p>In Rangers’s <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/scottish-cup-tv-schedule/">Scottish Cup</a> tie against Partick Thistle, the two clubs were tied in the 71st minute, 1-1. Malik Tillman went down with an injury in a non-contact play. Fortunately, it was not serious for the player that missed out on the USMNT World Cup squad. As <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/news/us-coach-anthony-hudson-visits-uk-to-scout-usmnt-stars-20230211-WST-419453.html">the American</a> remained down after a challenge, Rangers kicked the ball out so the midfielder could receive attention. In a showing of good sportsmanship, Partick Thistle prepared to hoof the ball back to Rangers, as the hosts stopped play for Tillman. </p>



<p>However, Malik Tillman jumped on the clearing attempt and drove towards goal. He eventually beat Thistle goalkeeper Jamie Sneddon, giving Rangers the lead, 2-1. </p>



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<p>Irate with Tillman’s actions, Partick Thistle players bumped the American to the ground. The melee led to a player on each team receiving a yellow card. However, Rangers manager Michael Beale instructed his players to let Partick Thistle score in a show of good sportsmanship on its own. From kickoff, Scott Tiffoney dribbled through a standing Rangers defense and passed the ball home. Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor was perhaps the biggest loser, forced into conceding.</p>



<h2>Malik Tillman goal came out of confusion, says coach</h2>



<p>Michael Beale defended his player despite the confusion and controversy. Acts of sportsmanship are nothing new. Throwing the ball back to the other team, big clearances when someone is injured or stopping an attack. However, Beale says his player was simply unaware of the greater situation. </p>



<p>“Malik gets injured and we play the ball out,” Beale said after the game. “Malik is down on the floor and he doesn’t see that we have played the ball out. So by the time Malik gets up, he sees they have a throw-in and he puts his hand up to the referee as if to say: ‘How have they got a throw?’ and then he presses as he has been taught. He is completely unaware of the situation.”</p>



<p>Rangers, second in the <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/scottish-premiership-tv-schedule/">Scottish Premiership</a>, was by far the favorite against Partick Thistle, the fifth-place team in the <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/scottish-championship-tv-schedule/">Scottish Championship</a>.</p>



<p>“I will tell you why it was the right thing to do,” Beale added. “Malik Tillman is a fantastic young player and I don’t want that hanging around his head. He has never cheated anyone in his life and as a football club we have high standards.”</p>



<h5>Two American goals</h5>



<p>After the debacle that ended up with the game level at two, another American played the role of hero at Ibrox. James Sands, who also missed out on the <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/news/usmnt-world-cup-squad-revealed-20221109-WST-407526.html">World Cup 2022 squad</a>, scored his first goal of the campaign in a massive moment. It was a bit of a fortunate break on a corner. However, Sands accepted the tally, and Rangers accepted the win.</p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WHAT A GAME! 🔵👏<a href="https:\/\/twitter.com/RangersFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RangersFC</a> take the lead as Borna Barišić whips a tempting ball in from a corner and the ball comes off a Partick Thistle player for an own goal <br><br>Is that the winner? 👀<a href="https:\/\/twitter.com/hashtag/ScottishCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ScottishCup</a> | <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com/ScottishCup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ScottishCup</a> <a href="https:\/\/t.co/uhwslRPSXe">pic.twitter.com/uhwslRPSXe</a></p>— Viaplay Sports UK (@ViaplaySportsUK) <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com/ViaplaySportsUK/status/1624828006752731136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https:\/\/platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>While goals are rare for the American defender, they are not for Malik Tillman. His controversial goal in this game was his ninth in all competitions this season. However, it was his <a href="https:\/\/www.transfermarkt.us/malik-tillman/leistungsdaten/spieler/467437" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-straight game</a> with a goal.</p>



<p>Rangers advanced in the Scottish Cup to the quarterfinals looking to defend its title. Unfortunately, it wasn’t good news for Partick Thistle manager Ian McCall who was let go after the game.</p>



<p><em>PHOTO: IMAGO / Colorsport</em></p>


Malik Tillman scored his ninth goal of the current campaign. However, he may not score a more controversial goal in his entire career.

Malik Tillman at center of controversy after bizarre goal


<p>It was a seismic weekend in the Scottish Premiership. </p>



<p>A four-way tie for last and a manager sacking added to the drama after big wins for Ross County and Hibs. </p>



<p>Only 10 points separate 12th from 5th. With ten games remaining before the league splits, it’s still unclear who will fill out the top 6 and who will be battling for survival in the bottom 6.</p>



<h5>The Bottom Two Trade Places</h5>



<p>Bottom-of-the-table Ross County put three goals past Kilmarnock to set up a four-way tie for last place.</p>



<p>The win took the Staggies off the bottom on goal difference, with Killie now footing the table. Kilmarnock are still the only team yet to record an away win this season. </p>



<p>Dundee Utd and Motherwell, who share the bottom spot on 20 points, both have a game in hand. St Mirren beat Motherwell to move into the top half of the table, pushing Aberdeen into 7th.</p>



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<h5>Aberdeen Slump Deepens</h5>



<p>Last Monday, Aberdeen suffered that has to be one of the most humiliating defeats in the long history of the Scottish Cup. Darvel, who play in the Scottish sixth tier, stunned the Premiership side 1-0. </p>



<p>The humiliation continued as Hibs put six past Aberdeen, including a hat-trick from Josh Campbell. Minutes after the game, Jim Goodwin’s <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/64384671" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">dismissal was announced</a>, leaving Aberdeen 7th and now managerless.</p>



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<p>Last season was the first time Aberdeen has finished outside the top 4 since 2014. They now find themselves in the bottom half of the table again. They have a 9-point cushion over the four teams tied for last place, but if this dismal form doesn’t change soon, they may find themselves fighting for their top-tier survival. </p>



<p>Though they have finished bottom of the league before, they were spared relegation both times. Whoever takes the big job next has plenty of work to do to get the team performing again.</p>



<h5>Top Four in Action</h5>



<p>Elsewhere, it was “as you were” in the top four by the end of the weekend’s games. <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tv-schedule/">Celtic and Rangers</a> won their games 2-0, and Livingston and Hearts shared a point each in the weekend’s only tie.</p>



<p>Rangers remain 9 points behind league <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/2022/08/21/in-form-strikers-take-celtic-two-points-clear-of-rangers/">leaders Celtic.</a> Even with 15 games left, it’s Celtic’s title to lose.</p>



<p>Stay updated on the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/scottish-premiership-tv-schedule/">Scottish Premiership</a> games with our TV schedule. Plus watch games via <a href="https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/330866/1007330/3065" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paramount+</a>.</p>



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After big wins from Ross County and Hibs, four teams share the bottom spot. With 15 games remaining, there's everything to play for.

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<p>In a game that meant little to the Scottish Premiership table, Old Firm meant everything to the pair of teams involved.</p>



<p>Through 88 minutes, it looked as if Rangers pulled off one of its great stunners. A win over a Celtic side that has been <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/news/old-firm-preview-celtic-rangers-kick-off-2023-in-derby-20221230-WST-413713.html">as close to perfect</a> as possible. Yes, it was a clash between the top two teams in the table. However, the gap between the two entering the game was nine points. After 19 fixtures, Celtic won 18 and lost just once, a 2-0 loss to St. Mirren.</p>



<p>Therefore, Rangers holding a lead with just two minutes of the 90 remaining oozed tension. James Tavernier, whose <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com/CBSSportsGolazo/status/1609909100422516736" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">penalty put Rangers up 2-1</a> in the 53rd minute, won a defensive clearance in the 80th minute. The challenge, which left the Englishman bloodied, raised massive applause.</p>



<p>That was, until Kyogo Furuhashi spoiled the party in the 88th minute. After a disorganized sequence of play, the ball squirmed to the penalty spot. Furuhashi lashed the ball into the roof of the net, dulling Ibrox into a murmur. </p>



<p>Despite seven minutes of stoppage time, neither team formed a true threat after that goal. A pair of goals from Japanese internationals did enough for Celtic to get something out of the game. For Rangers, a pair of goals early in the second half only yielded a point. Still, it is a well-earned point in a season of change at Ibrox against a heavily favored Celtic side.</p>



<h2>Old Firm delivers fireworks</h2>



<p>When Daizen Maeda scored in the fifth minute, there were concerns over a blowout. A horrendous giveaway in the midfield by striker Alfredo Morelos sprung Maeda into an instant counter attack. </p>



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<p>Rangers’ inability to clear led to Celtic’s second goal. Traditionally, Rangers are decent defensively in league play. The pair of goals conceded in matchday 20 brought the goals against total on the season to 20. That goal-per-game against is second best to, unsurprisingly, Celtic.</p>



<p>However, in Old Firm, Celtic punishes defensive miscues better than any other team in <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/scottish-premiership-tv-schedule/">the Scottish Premiership</a>. With 63 goals scored in its 20 games now, Celtic is on pace for one of the best goal-scoring seasons in recent seasons. On this pace, Celtic would surmount its record 105 goals in the 2003/04 campaign.</p>



<h5>Americans in the mix on both sides</h5>



<p>There was potential for more goals in this game. Prior to Celtic’s equalizer, Malik Tillman fired a shot that deflected away from the Celtic goal. In what could have put the game to bed, it was another American defying his compatriot. Cameron Carter-Vickers, who made one appearance at the 2022 World Cup, made a desperate block to prevent Tillman’s effort from reaching Joe Hart.</p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">American on American duel here as Cameron Carter-Vickers saves a goal off the foot of Malik Tillman. 👀 <a href="https:\/\/t.co/YpIgX0M8uQ">pic.twitter.com/YpIgX0M8uQ</a></p>— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com/CBSSportsGolazo/status/1609916472045998080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https:\/\/platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>Moreover, Carter-Vickers had a strong game, despite the two goals conceded. James Sands and Malik Tillman both featured for Rangers. In fact, Sands replaced Tillman in the 85th minute, not long after Carter Vickers’s block. They did not do quite as well, with Tillman’s biggest contribution likely being the miss late on to seal the three points. </p>



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Old Firm always means something, even if it did not have maximum implications this year. Celtic and Rangers delivered a show, as expected.

Old Firm recap: Celtic steal point away from Rangers at Ibrox

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<p>On January 2, 2023, the green and blue sides of Glasgow, Scotland, clash in the <a href="https:\/\/sites.duke.edu/wcwp/research-projects/scotland/the-old-firm-scotlands-claim-to-football-fame/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">432nd</a> Old Firm derby, providing a preview for the year in Scottish soccer. </p>



<p>Old Firm, as it’s known in Scotland, is the term used to describe the Glasgow derby. Though Edinburgh is the capital, Glasgow is Scotland’s biggest city. As a result, it houses Scotland’s two biggest teams, Celtic and Rangers.</p>



<p>The dominance of Old Firm in Scottish football is unique. The last time a team other than Celtic or Rangers won the Scottish top-flight was 1985. The team was Aberdeen, led by none other than Alex Ferguson.</p>



<p>This season has been no different. Celtic and Rangers have dominated the other 10 teams in the league. Rangers currently sit 17 points clear of the team below them. Yet, they are still second to Celtic who sit a further 9 points ahead.</p>



<p>After the midweek round of games, it’s looking less and less likely that Celtic will stumble on their way to a second successive, and 53rd overall, title. From 19 games played, Celtic have won 18, tied 0, and lost 1.</p>



<p>With the second Old Firm derby coming this weekend, live on <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/cbs-sports-network/">CBS Sports Network</a>, on paper it doesn’t look like there’s much to play for. While Celtic’s lead is probably insurmountable there is more to play for than bragging rights.</p>



<h2>Old Firm preview shows importance of turn of year</h2>



<p>After a humiliating exit from the <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.futbolsites.dev/champions-league-tv-schedule/">UEFA Champions League</a>, Rangers sacked head coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst. New head coach <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/news/anticipation-growing-as-beales-rangers-debut-looms-20221206-WST-411433.html">Michael Beale</a> has had a positive impact so far, leading Rangers to 4 wins from 4 games, since <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/scottish-premiership-tv-schedule/">Scottish Premiership</a> action resumed.</p>



<p>The Old Firm match will be Beale’s first real test. Celtic demolished Rangers 4-0 at the last meeting in September. The outcome of this game will not have much impact on the title, but it will be an indicator if things have improved under Rangers’ new manager.</p>



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<p>After dismal showings, both Celtic and Rangers are out of European competition this season. However, both sides are still competing in two domestic cup competitions, the <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/scottish-cup-tv-schedule/">Scottish Cup</a> and the <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/scottish-league-cup-tv-schedule/">Scottish League Cup</a>.</p>



<p>These competitions represent an opportunity for Michael Beale to earn his first silverware as Rangers boss. A win this Sunday will signal whether Rangers have improved enough to challenge for silverware.</p>



<p>In four consecutive seasons between 2016 and 2020, Celtic achieved the domestic treble winning the Premiership, the Scottish Cup, and the Scottish League Cup. Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou will want to cement his legacy as a top Celtic manager by joining Jock Stein, Martin O’Neill, and Brendan Rodgers, who all achieved this difficult feat.</p>



<h5>The Measure of Success</h5>



<p>Rangers and Celtic will both want to end the season with silverware. The fans demand it. To end the season without at least one trophy will be seen as a failure.</p>



<p>For Rangers to end the season empty-handed, on top of the horror of the Champions League exit, would be an abject failure. For Celtic to end the season with only the Premiership title to show for it would be a disappointment.</p>



<p>The expectations in Scottish football are sky high for these two teams. If glory and trophies aren’t within reach, thrashing the other team always seems to satisfy the fans, at least for a while.</p>



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Though Celtic sit 9 points clear at the top of the table, Rangers have a point to prove in this Old Firm preview.

Old Firm preview: Celtic-Rangers derby kicks off 2023


<p>Rangers fans have been waiting patiently to finally catch a glimpse of Michael Beale at the helm.  The newly hired manager was previously given the job opportunity on November 28.  However, because of the <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/category/world-cup-2022/">World Cup</a> break, the <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/scottish-premiership-tv-schedule/">Scottish Premiership</a> will not resume until December 15th.</p>



<p>The restart of Scotland’s top flight coincides with Rangers hosting Hibernian (live on <a href="https:\/\/paramountplus.qflm.net/c/330866/1007330/3065" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paramount+</a>).  It will be Beale’s first chance to make an impression on the Rangers faithful.  The coach was previously part of Steven Gerrard’s team when the former Liverpool star was in Scotland.</p>



<h2>Coach quickly grabbed attention of other clubs</h2>



<p>Nevertheless, Beale departed Rangers when Gerrard took over at Aston Villa.  Beale, however, did not remain an assistant coach for long.  Queens Park Rangers offered Beale their head coaching job in the summer of 2022.  After a strong start to the season, Beale was once again targeted by other clubs.</p>



<p>Wolverhampton Wanderers approached the coach for their vacant managerial role in October, yet Beale <a href="https:\/\/www.bbc.com/sport/football/63330066" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">declined</a>.  The 42-year-old Englishman could not turn down Rangers though.  Following his appointment at the Scottish giants, Beale was thrilled to return to his former club.</p>



<p>“I am hugely proud, it is a wonderful, wonderful football club, it is an institution,” <a href="https:\/\/www.rangers.co.uk/article/rangers-confirm-michael-beale-as-manager/78EvJ6oEQDnXMpW19wJApY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">stated</a> Beale during his first interview as Rangers head coach.  “For everyone that works here it is a huge privilege, but to be the manager of this football club, that is extremely special.  Some wonderful people have sat in this chair prior to me, and I am hugely proud to be the person sat here now.”</p>



<h2>Beale’s academy experience should help grow Rangers </h2>



<p>Along with Aston Villa and Rangers, Beale also has coaching experience with the Chelsea and Liverpool academies.  Perhaps his most interesting role came when he learned Portuguese to work at Brazilian powerhouse Sao Paulo FC.  </p>



<p>Beale’s work with the aforementioned youth setups has helped the coach understand development at a club.  “Your personality is so important,” <a href="https:\/\/www.bbc.com/sport/football/56298826" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a> Beale while working under Gerrard a few years ago.  “It’s someone’s son or daughter.  It’s important you give them a fantastic interest and inspire them.”</p>



<p>“When young kids get out their mum or dad’s car, and they run to the pitch to start training, if after 15 minutes they don’t have the same energy, you have got it wrong.  It’s the same for a professional footballer.”</p>



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<p>The coach certainly has an interesting journey to one of the top teams in the country.  Beale’s <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/2022/10/04/qpr-showing-signs-of-progress-under-michael-beale/">job at QPR</a>, although short, should give Rangers fans hope looking forward.  The Championship side were previously top of the league in late October after finishing 11th last season and only recruited free transfers this summer.</p>



<p>Rangers are currently second in the Scottish standings.  Although bitter rivals Celtic sit nine points atop the top flight, Rangers fans will hope that Beale can take a bite out of the gap between the two clubs.</p>



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Michael Beale will finally take control of his first Rangers game on December 15th when Hibernian comes to town.

Anticipation growing as Beale's Rangers debut looms - World Soccer Talk

Anticipation growing as Beale's Rangers debut looms


<p>Rangers relieved manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst of his role as manager on Monday. The Scottish club sits in second in the Scottish Premiership, and failed to make it out of the group in the UEFA Champions League. </p>



<p>While those measurements would not be terrible for most Scottish clubs, it is heavily against Rangers’ ambitions for this season. While the club is firmly in control of <a href="https:\/\/www.skysports.com/scottish-premier-table" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">second place</a> with a eight-point cushion over Aberdeen, it remains nine points adrift of league-leaders Celtic. </p>



<p>Also, that crash out of the Champions League is one of, if not, the worst performances in the competition’s history. In six games, Rangers did not pick up a point. In fact, the Ibrox team only scored twice. On the way, opponents scored 22 goals, second-worst to only Viktoria Plzen. At the other end, Rangers only scored twice.</p>



<p>Giovanni van Bronckhorst took over at Rangers <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/news/van-bronckhorst-hired-as-rangers-manager-20211118-CMS-357578.html">just over a year ago</a>, on Nov. 18, 2021. In his abbreviated first season at Ibrox, van Bronckhorst led the side to a second-place finish, just six points behind Old Firm rivals Celtic. However, perhaps more impressively, Rangers reached the <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/news/van-bronckhorst-wants-rangers-to-ignore-pressure-in-europa-semis-20220427-CMS-381698.html">Europa League Final</a>, losing to Eintracht Frankfurt on penalties. On the way to that spot, Rangers defeated Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig and more.</p>



<p>Additionally, Rangers won the 2022 Scottish Cup over Hearts. The club defeated Celtic in the semifinal to get to that spot.</p>



<h2>Giovanni van Bronckhorst out at Rangers</h2>



<p>During his long career as a player, van Bronckhorst spent three seasons at Rangers. In that time, he scored 22 goals across all competitions, including in Europe. However, he also featured heavily for Arsenal, Barcelona and Feyenoord, where he started and finished his career. </p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rangers Football Club confirms today it has parted company with manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst.<br><br>The board would like to put on record sincere thanks to Gio for all his efforts since his appointment as manager.<a href="https:\/\/t.co/ESRS10qpJP">https:\/\/t.co/ESRS10qpJP</a> <a href="https:\/\/t.co/aLGIiXa2sS">pic.twitter.com/aLGIiXa2sS</a></p>— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com/RangersFC/status/1594635830722715648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2022</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https:\/\/platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>Van Bronckhorst has managerial experience at Feyenoord and in China. However, his lone season at Rangers is certainly his most fruitful. </p>



<p>Douglas Park, chairman of Rangers, said recent results are not up to the standard of Rangers, particularly those set by van Bronckhorst in cup competitions last season.</p>



<p>“Unfortunately, recent results have not met neither our nor Gio’s expectations, and we have taken this difficult decision today,” Park wrote in <a href="https:\/\/www.rangers.co.uk/Article/club-statement-gio-van-bronckhorst/1H3RvTg70DyrKT3rxUefvM" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a statement from the club</a>. “Everyone at Rangers wishes Gio every success in the future.”</p>



<p>Rangers is now in the search for a new manager, set to takeover once the club season returns after the <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/category/world-cup-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">World Cup</a>.</p>



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Rangers, currently second in the Scottish Premiership, sacked manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst with Celtic clear away in the league.

Rangers sack manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst

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