Celtic will be hoping to avoid Rangers title celebrations on their turf
The kick-off time for March’s Celtic v Rangers clash has been changed.
Celtic will be desperate to avoid the nightmare scenario of Steven Gerrard’s men winning the title on their rivals’ patch.
That prospect is a possibility, however, thanks to the 23-point gap built up by the Ibrox side.
If both teams win all their matches prior to the derby, a win for Rangers would see them crowned champions.
The match was originally scheduled to begin at midday on Saturday, March 20. It will now kick off at midday on Sunday, March 21.
Neil Lennon’s team got back to winning ways on Tuesday as they beat Kilmarnock 4-0 at Rugby Park in only their second victory of 2021.
Rangers responded the following night with a 1-0 victory over St Johnstone.
Former Ibrox striker Billy Dodds believes winning the title at Celtic Park would certainly be appreciated by Rangers, but that the main priority is just becoming champions regardless of the venue.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Dodds said: “That (winning the league at Celtic Park) would be an added bonus of course, I am not going to deny that.
“But I think just with Rangers not winning a title for a long time, just winning it is the main thing.
“Of course they would like to do it against their bitter rivals.
“But let’s be honest, as soon as they get the title the pressure is off. Because that is what they set out to do, to get their first title in ten seasons.
“There’s no doubt about it, Rangers have just been relentless in the way they have gone about it.
“Whether it is winning games comprehensively or they had a tight game last night but they still find a way to win all three points.”
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