Australian media reacts to Rangers and Celtic in the Sydney Super Cup as fan backlash hits Down Under

Australian media has been set abuzz by the news that Rangers and Celtic will head Down Under in the winter for the Sydney Super Cup.

But the reaction hasn't all been positive with fans of the Glasgow giants taking exception - while exclusion of a major Southwest Sydney club has raised a few eyebrows.

The Glasgow clubs will fly out for the special mini-tournament where they will meet Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers in a tournament that has been billed as a homecoming for Ange Postecoglou.

But with the Ibrox side yet to comment on the announcement, it doesn't seem there is much appetite for it among Rangers and Celtic fans with both reacting furiously to the news - feeling a rivalry so fierce should never be contested in a friendly.

One fan even took exception to the use of the "Old Firm" moniker. Journalist Vince Rugari noted a bizarre comparison to the Russian misinformation campaign in his emails.

He tweeted: "Just had a lovely email equating the use of 'Old Firm' to Russian propaganda/'fake news' with regards to Ukraine. So safe to say I'm really looking forward to this tournament."

But he also noted in an article for the Sydney Morning Herald that the tournament is a huge deal for the city.

"The prospect of an Old Firm derby in Sydney is certain to lead to a near-sellout crowd at Accor Stadium, while the games will be valuable for all four teams involved as they look to rebuild match fitness ahead of the resumption of domestic seasons in Scotland and Australia."

However the Australian reaction hasn't all been positive with Macarthur FC's exclusion raising questions.

The Southwestern Sydney club are currently third in the A-League ahead of both of their city rivals.

ESPN Australia's Joel Lynch wrote: