Rangers Refuse Guard of Honour for Celtic in Heated Old Firm Rivalry
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Rangers have confirmed they will not give Celtic a guard of honour during their upcoming match at Ibrox Stadium, intensifying the longstanding rivalry between the two clubs. This decision comes after Celtic secured their 13th Scottish Premiership title in 14 seasons. Interim Rangers boss Barry Ferguson and Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers have both commented on the tradition, with Ferguson dismissing its importance and Rodgers expressing a traditionalist view on the matter. Meanwhile, in contrast, Chelsea will honor Liverpool with a guard of honour in the Premier League.
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Rangers will not give Celtic a guard of honour at their upcoming match, reflecting the deep-seated rivalry between the teams.
Celtic recently won their 13th Scottish Premiership title in 14 seasons, equalling Rangers' record of 55 titles.
Interim Rangers manager Barry Ferguson stated that a guard of honour has never been given in the past and it would not bother him or the Celtic players.
Celtic's manager Brendan Rodgers expressed a traditionalist view, valuing respect between teams despite the rivalry.
In contrast, Chelsea will give Liverpool a guard of honour in the Premier League, highlighting differing attitudes towards the tradition across leagues.
