The significance of winning the Glasgow Derby

Today is Glasgow Derby day. It’s a game of great significance no matter the current situation, and don’t let anyone convince you otherwise…

Adam Idah celebrates
Adam Idah of Celtic celebrates after scoring to give them a 2-0 lead Celtic v Hibernian, Scottish Gas Scottish Cup, Quarter Final, Celtic Park, – 09 March 2025. Photo Stuart Wallace/Shutterstock

Today is Glasgow Derby day folks, the biggest rivalry in the country, as the country’s top two teams go to battle in a bitter clash.

It’s always a day to relish and even more so when we have the opportunity to all but clinch yet another league title in front of our own supporters at a packed Paradise.

Some say it dilutes the occasion when there is nothing much to play for due to Celtic commanding such a huge and comfortable lead at the top of the table, but that is total nonsense. When the whistle blows to signal kick off, the attitude and commitment from both sets of players will be proof of what’s at stake.

It’s a game that everyone wants to win, to have the honour and bragging rights, to celebrate their team coming out triumphant in a bitter rivalry. It doesn’t matter who is where in the table or if nothing is on the line in terms of honours, it’s of vital importance that your side triumphs on the day.

We don’t do meaningless games in Glasgow. Some might say they aren’t interested, but don’t let them fool you, they want to win this one as badly as any other game. Do you think over two thousand visiting supporters would travel the short distance if they believed otherwise? it’s a game of great significance, don’t let anyone convince you otherwise.

Daizen Maeda
Daizen Maeda of Celtic is seen during the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup Quarter-Final match between Celtic and Hibernian at Celtic Park on March 09, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

They all count and every single victory over a Rangers deserves to be savoured and treasured.

That is why today means absolutely everything to the Celtic supporters at the game and watching on television screens around the world.

Let’s do it Bhoys!

Just an Ordinary Bhoy

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An ordinary everyday Celtic supporters hailing and still residing in Govan in the shadows of the enemy. I’m a season ticket holder. I Witnessed my first Celtic game in 1988 and have attended when I can ever since. Growing up in the 90s I witnessed Celtic at their lowest, and now appreciate the historic success we enjoy today. I enjoy writing about this wonderful football club and hopefully will continue to do so. I’ve always been a keen writer and initially started this a hobby. My ambition is to one day become as good an author as my fellow Celtic Star colleagues.

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  1. Want to tell that to our players? 135 minutes against Sevco and they have yet to turn up.