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Adam Miller

Neil Lennon's Celtic and Rangers derby proposal leaves fans unimpressed

Neil Lennon's suggestion that the first derby fixture of the season should be pushed back has proved to be a controversial one.

Tthe Premiership season is scheduled to begin behind closed doors on August 1st, but the Celtic boss is keen on the league's most high-profile fixture being played in front of crowds.

As quoted in Record Sport, Lennon said: "Should the first Old Firm game be pushed back? I think that’s what everyone would want.

“Everyone associated with the game would want it and so would the clubs. I’m sure the TV companies would want it as well.”

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That suggestion has, unsurprisingly, met with disapproval from many fans both within and outside the Old Firm bubble.

"Who do they want to referee it?" - Hearts fan @Vic_Auld_Reekie

"Aye cause no other fans want to attend any games" - Hibs fan @HonestHibee

Oh good. More Old Firm exceptionalism. Two peas in a pod" - Hearts fan @BornheimerHang

"Yip let’s rearrange the fixtures for two teams. The other 10/12 teams don’t really count, so nobody is bothered about them" - Aberdeen fan @Reaps11

"Everyone (would want it)? Don’t think so. But then the establishment clubs always get what they want. For them it’s all about money. All supporters and clubs should be treated the same" - St Mirren fan @redsaint72

"Why not have the 'flagship tie' as the opening day fixture? You know, really launch the league with a bang" - Motherwell fan @Well_Jaggy

"The Old Firm match doesn't deserve a crowd more than any other game does. Clear politicking to ensure Celtic don't feel they miss out on the crowd advantage" - Rangers fan @GarryCarmody

"Notwithstanding he'll have my eternal gratitude for winning us the championship, Lennon can f*** right off with this one. No fixtures should be moved at the behest of specific teams" - Celtic fan @chairmanCK

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