Team news: Rangers and Celtic confirm starting line-ups for Old Firm derby
Barry Ferguson and Brendan Rodgers have named their Rangers and Celtic sides for the final Old Firm derby of the season.The teams meet at Ibrox with nothing at stake in terms of the Premiership table, after Celtic wrapped up the title in their first post-split match, but with both sides having plenty of reasons to target a win over their rivals.Ferguson has demanded a change from his players after they twice let a lead slip in their 2-2 draw with St Mirren last week, and his team is without a win in five games. However, Rangers have defeated Celtic in the last two derbies and are looking to take a third win and lay down a marker for next season.Celtic boss Rodgers has seen his side cruise to the Premiership title, with a 17-point gap over their rivals but the derby defeats have angered the manager. He believes his team have been “too comfortable” going into previous matches and wants a win for the supporters.Rangers start with Liam Kelly in goal behind a back four of Jefte, Leon Balogun, John Souttar and captain James Tavernier.Nicolas Raskin and Connor Barron, while Mohamed Diomande, Vaclav Cerny and Nedim Bajrami play in support of striker Cyriel Dessers.🆕 Today’s team to face Celtic.🗒️ Full Team News: https://t.co/0M3Qo4oTPd pic.twitter.com/l4h60xDjvQ — Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) May 4, 2025Celtic line up with Viljami Sinisalo in goal behind a back four of Greg Taylor, Liam Scales, Cameron Carter-Vickers and Anthony Ralston.Captain Callum McGregor, Reo Hatate and Arne Engels are the midfield trio, with Daizen Maeda, Adam Idah and James Forrest as the front three.Champions XI 🔢Here’s how the Bhoys line up at Ibrox#RANCEL | #CelticFC🍀🏆 pic.twitter.com/DcUJzv06OQ — Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) May 4, 2025STV News is now on WhatsApp Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News
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