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 predictionsThe pressure facing Derek McInnesSam Johnstone or Viljami Sinisalo for Celtic?Why no away fans could change the atmosphereDan Purdy leaves RangersVAR controversy and calls for reformSemi-final implications and silverware ambitionsCup quarter-final predictions across ScotlandChapters:-

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