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Premier Sports announce broadcast bonus for Celtic fans ahead of Falkirk cup clash

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Celtic fans will be treated to a TV double-header on Sunday after Premier Sports announced a full afternoon of Hoops action.

Brendan Rodgers’ side face Falkirk in a Scottish League Cup clash that kicks off at 3pm, broadcast live by the tournament sponsors.

It’s a chance to book their place in a Hampden semi-final and continue their quest to reclaim the trophy after last season’s disappointment against Kilmarnock.

Following Wednesday night’s dream Champions League start there’s a beautiful feeling around the club and fans – heading to the stadium or watching on from home – can’t wait to see the team back on the pitch.

The European fun continues this weekend, too, and Celtic FC Women break new ground by taking part in their first ever Women’s Champions League second-round match.

Celtic FC Women get live TV slot for Champions League match

Before that League Cup kick-off at Celtic Park, the women’s side take on Ukrainian champions Vorskla Poltava in the first leg of their knockout tie and Premier Sports have bought the rights to broadcast.

The fixture kicks off at 12pm and will be live directly before the men’s game on Premier Sports 1.

Vorskla don’t have massive amounts of European experience, like Celtic, and the draw could have been far worse for the Ghirls. Benfica, Roma and Slavia Prague were among the potential opponents.

They have a really great opportunity to make it into the group stage of the tournament and take part in some big matches against the continent’s elite.

With both legs also taking place in Scotland, Elena Sadiku and her team are relishing the chance to make more history.

Kelly Clark inspired by Brendan Rodgers’ side

Speaking ahead of the match, captain Kelly Clark said: “I always speak about my time at the club and watching the guys do things and how much it makes you want to do it.

“I’ve watched them play in the Champions League, and I’ve listened to that roar when the Champions League anthem comes on. You crave doing it yourself.

“I know every fan craves doing it but the reality is I’m actually in a position that I can do it. It means everything. It’s a competition that is a genuine reminder that you are the Champions of your league.

“It’s nice to play in anyway because we did something well last season. To mix with the best teams in Europe is huge. I will need to talk myself out of the emotions before Sunday so it doesn’t affect my performance and I can be the calming influence I need to be on the girls.”