That is to be welcomed for what has long been the biggest clash in the Scottish game.
But in advance of the match, police have been handed extra stop and search powers due to fears of disorder breaking out.
Sadly, those fears are justified.
The toxic element in the Old Firm rivalry most notably raised its head at the 1980 cup final and more recently amid disgraceful scenes in Glasgow city centre.
The behaviour of some people that call themselves football fans is unacceptable and a robust policing approach is appropriate
Many people going about their day in the city dread bumping into individuals clearly out to cause trouble or simply unable to handle their drink.
That was the case in December when football thugs fought running battles in the city centre leaving people, including women and children, cowering in...
But in advance of the match, police have been handed extra stop and search powers due to fears of disorder breaking out.
Sadly, those fears are justified.
The toxic element in the Old Firm rivalry most notably raised its head at the 1980 cup final and more recently amid disgraceful scenes in Glasgow city centre.
The behaviour of some people that call themselves football fans is unacceptable and a robust policing approach is appropriate
Many people going about their day in the city dread bumping into individuals clearly out to cause trouble or simply unable to handle their drink.
That was the case in December when football thugs fought running battles in the city centre leaving people, including women and children, cowering in...
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