Who will touch down with the SPFL title?
Super bowl sunday
Some Old Firm fans – and supporters of other persuasions – will be tuning into tonight’s Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams in Atlanta. Domestic matters, however, won’t be far from their thoughts. Alex Rae reckons Rangers’ chances of hitting the Premiership end zone could be blitzed if they don’t go the full nine yards at Pittodrie on Wednesday.
But Old Firm rival Mark Wilson feels Celtic could fumble and drop the ball in the next crucial phase of fixtures due to their European involvement.
So, with Celtic poised to confirm their superiority at Mcdiarmid Park this afternoon, could there be a turnover in the coming weeks?
Ex-ibrox star Rae said: “I don’t think you can under-estimate the importance of Wednesday’s game for Rangers – it’s win or bust. “I know some people might think that’s a bit dramatic, but I honestly feel that if Rangers don’t win at Pittodrie, their title chances could be gone. “They are already behind, and to fall further adrift would make it so difficult for them.
“But I believe they can go to Pittodrie and win – and they certainly owe Aberdeen one after recent defeats against them.” Meanwhile, Wilson reckons the clashes with Valencia on February 14 and 21 could pose some problems for Celtic, who have lost three times and drawn once following Euro action this season. He said: “The big European nights take so much out of you, and I think it can have an effect in the next game.
“In years gone by, it didn’t matter that much. But this year is different.
“There are six league games before the next Old Firm game, and both sides will want a perfect record to that point.
“But I can’t see that happening. I think both sides will drop points along the way.
“Celtic look formidable at home but they have had troubles on the road.”