Rangers v Celtic: Pressure, Pride and a Place at Hampden

The Go Radio Football Show: September 11th, 2026 with Scottish Gas.PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode!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 HighlightsRangers 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 Countdown02:45 Is This a Must-Win Game for Derek McInnes?07:05 Celtic Goalkeeper Debate09:35 Celtic Fan Reaction & Team Selection Discussion12:05 Police Briefing Ahead of the Derby14:20 Pat Nevin Controversy & BBC Ruling16:20 VAR Concerns Ahead of Sunday's Clash24:15 Rangers Recruitment Changes 29:20 Derek McInnes on the Importance of Sunday31:15 Martin O'Neill on No Away Fans33:00 Rangers Team Selection Debate43:30 Celtic Team Selection Debate50:15 More Fan Calls & Derby Predictions01:00:00 No Away Fans: Does It Damage the Fixture?01:14:00 Cup Quarter-Final Preview: Hearts, Hibs, Killie & Aberdeen01:25:00 Final Rangers vs Celtic Build-Up01:34:00 Score Predictions & Closing ThoughtsThe Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, YouTube, Smart Speaker - launch Go Radio - and on the Go Radio App.IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/