Celtic's Rivals Drawn at Ibrox, Ally McCoist Reacts
Celtic's Premier Sports Cup quarter-final draw against Rangers at Ibrox has been met with confidence by Ally McCoist, the former Rangers player.
What happened?
Ally McCoist has expressed his confidence in Rangers' ability to host Celtic at Ibrox in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final, despite the tie being considered a nightmare draw by some.
Why it matters for Celtic
Celtic have started the season fast, with 59 goals scored and 35 conceded, and are currently 3 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian in the title race.
What comes next?
Celtic will head to Ibrox on September 12 or 13 before hosting their rivals in the Premiership the following weekend.
Ally McCoist, speaking on talkSPORT, said: "It's not the tie you least wanted, because the tie you least wanted was Celtic vs Rangers. Aye, bring it on. You have to look at it as an opportunity. It's not been a good start, of course it's not. A horrendous couple of injuries to Youssef Chermiti and Tuur Rommens. The level of performance hasn't been good enough. All of a sudden you get a good result and an opportunity to play your biggest rivals, you must go and grab it with both hands."
Celtic's Current Form
Celtic are currently on a 5-game winning run, with a recent form of 5W-0D-0L (WWWWW, most recent first). They have also scored 59 goals this season, with a goal difference of +24.
League Standing
Celtic are currently 3rd in the Premiership, with 67 points from 33 games, and a recent form of WWWWW. They are 3 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian in the title race.
Last Result
Celtic's last result was a 3-1 win over Heart Of Midlothian on 2026-05-16.
Currently Sidelined
Celtic's Jota is currently sidelined due to injury.
Ally McCoist's Reaction
Ally McCoist has expressed his confidence in Rangers' ability to host Celtic at Ibrox in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final, despite the tie being considered a nightmare draw by some. He believes that the tie is an opportunity for Rangers to grab with both hands and make a statement in the competition.
What's Next for Celtic?
Celtic will head to Ibrox on September 12 or 13 before hosting their rivals in the Premiership the following weekend. The tie is expected to be a closely contested and intense match, with both teams looking to make a statement in the competition.
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