The TV details for the Scottish Cup fourth round clash between Rangers and Celtic have been confirmed following a Premier Sports update.
There’s been plenty of confusion and controversy about this weekend’s schedule.
Initially, Premier Sports took the unusual step of scheduling an Old Firm game for a Saturday with a late afternoon kick-off.
Plenty of supporters were excited about the quirky decision, but that didn’t last long as a reshuffle was sanctioned due to a possible clash with Prince Philip’s funeral.
Now, the match is taking place on Sunday at 3pm, with Livingston’s trip to Aberdeen shifted to a late kick-off on Saturday.
The news didn’t go down all that well with supporters, but it seems that Premier Sports are determined to cover this massive fixture in a thorough manner.
In a surprising update issued via Twitter on Tuesday, they confirmed that build-up will commence at 1:30pm on Sunday, a full 90 minutes prior to kick-off.
It’s a welcome change for supporters, who are used to broadcasters squeezing pre-match content into a half-hour slot that invariably includes several ad breaks.
Rangers are aiming to provide further evidence that the balance of power has shifted in Glasgow with a Scottish Cup triumph after they romped to the Premiership title with six matches to spare.
Steven Gerrard’s side are unbeaten in their last three Old Firm’s, winning two and drawing one.
Meanwhile, Rangers have reportedly joined the race for a £2m valued striker who has already scored 20 goals this season.
