Celtic secured a dramatic 5-4 victory against Rangers in the final of the Tennent’s Sixes, held at Braehead Arena. This tournament, featuring retired players from all 12 Premiership teams, marked the revival of a competition that last took place from 1984 to 1993. The win was particularly sweet for Celtic, having suffered a 7-1 defeat to Rangers in the group stage just a day prior.
Post-match reactions highlighted the intensity of the rivalry, with heated exchanges reported in the Rangers dressing room. Celtic's manager expressed that the emotional victory felt akin to winning a league title, underscoring the significance of the match for both teams.