Celtic and Rangers burning point as former stars make case for Sydney Super Cup extravaganza

The debate has been as hot as the weather both Rangers and Celtic can expect when they head Down Under in November.

A section of fans from both sides have reacted with fury at the controversial move for a friendly meeting in the Sydney Super Cup.

The supporters have had their say but now Record Sport has spoken to former Old Firm stars who have plied their trade in Australia to get their views on the move.

Here's what they had to say.

Scott McDonald reckons the Ange Postecoglou’s return will put football centre stage in Australia in a huge boost to the recovering game.

The former Parkhead striker believes Celtic’s appearance and a clash against Rangers in the Sydney Super Cup offers an enormous shot-in-the-arm to sport in his country.

McDonald says his son Callum was jumping around the living room at news of Celtic’s plans to travel Down Under in November.

And the ex-Hoops striker believes that’s an emotion that will have been shared by those with a serious interest in football across the entire nation.

McDonald explained it’s been a tough time for Australian football and the homecoming of Postecoglou will lift spirits and interest.

He said: “It is super exciting for everyone involved in the game here. Let’s put this into context for Australian purposes alone.

“The game after Covid has been hit and struggled, put onto a new platform to try to kickstart it again.

“The crowds haven’t been good this year because of all the stopping and starting for Covid, the national team not being able to play at home. It’s been one thing after another.

“So this announcement coming out has sent shockwaves through the media here and it is huge for our game in Australia.

“To have the magnitude of Celtic coming and with Ange more or less