Former Rangers manager Michael Beale has highlighted a reason why Celtic may have an advantage in the final Old Firm clash of the league season.
may have the advantage going into the final Old Firm clash of the season - but only because of how much pressure the referee will be under from an expectant home support.
And Beale, who began the 2023/24 campaign in the Ibrox hot seat before being replaced by Clement in October, was quizzed on the derby match while making an appearance on Sky Sports.He said:"Well, you would say it would give the home team the advantage because there’s no away fans and that puts pressure on the refs. I have been worked 18-19 Old Firm games and it’s only ever been 700 or nothing so the reality is the referee is under a lot of pressure.
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