Gio has Celtic boss Postecoglou sussed and my old Rangers mate has all sorts of ways to beat him – Barry Ferguson

What’s not to be excited about?

Honestly, I am struggling to remember a time when I’ve looked forward to an Old Firm derby as much as I am for tomorrow’s big showdown at Celtic Park. Two teams flying sky high in confidence at the top of their game, miles and miles ahead of the rest of the league. It’s got the word ‘belter’ written all over it.

The closer we get to kick-off the more I’m having to stop myself from reaching for my old shin guards and digging out my Castore top! These are the only games that make me wish I could wind the clock back and get the boots back on. And this one has even more appeal and anticipation than most. When Celtic put nine goals past Dundee United at Tannadice on Sunday there wouldn’t have been a Rangers fan in the country who didn’t tug a bit nervously on his short collar. The speed and movement of their attack that day was frightening and, yes, it does make you wonder what Giovanni van Bronckhorst and his players might be walking into this weekend.

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They backed that up by changing an entire team and rattling another four past Ross County on Wednesday night so they’ll be going into this one full of self belief. They’re going to be dangerous, no doubt about it. But let’s not forget here that Rangers have been going about their business very impressively since the start of the season, qualifying for the Champions League with a monumental performance in Eindhoven.

So these guys will be itching to get out there as well and lay down a marker. Put it this way, yes Celtic are in great shape but they haven’t faced a test anywhere close to what’s coming their way tomorrow. Rangers, on the other hand, have already come through some massively important matches just to make it