There is no rivalry like the contests between Celtic and Rangers.
Last season, Rangers got the better of their neighbours in their head-to-head meetings, but as per, Celtic walked away with the trophies.
That included Brendan Rodgers winning the double, as well as Celtic beating Rangers in the League Cup final at Hampden after that penalty shootout thriller.
One man who has experienced the heat of Glasgow, and what it’s like standing in the middle of it all, is Tore Andre Flo.
Tore Andre Flo tells Troy Deeney what was ‘crazy’ about Celtic and Rangers
Those on the outside of Glasgow can never really understand what the pressure and rivalry is like, unless you are a fan, manager or player.
Troy Deeney, who played for Watford in the Premier League, was trying to get a gist of what it’s like, and he asked Flo to explain it to the viewers.
Speaking to talkSPORT, Flo mentioned the ‘incredible’ and ‘crazy’ nature to it all, whether the game is at Celtic or Rangers, including how the media built it up ‘a week in advance’.
Troy Deeney asks: “You talk about those types of atmospheres, obviously, you have played in loads of big games. What is the difference, for the people who have never been to those types of matches, those big days for Rangers and Celtic?”
Flo responded: “The Glasgow derby up there. They are incredible. I have played a lot of matches with a good atmosphere.
“But those games, they are just crazy. You can’t hear anything from any of the other players. It’s so loud around the stadium, both at Celtic and Rangers.
“The build-up. The press built it up a week in advance. Everybody seems to be geared up for those games. If you haven’t been to one of those, then you should really go.”
Flo’s wishful thinking for Russell Martin stopping Celtic
Celtic have won 14 out of the last 15 titles, including four in a row, and four out of four titles for the man currently in the Celtic Park dugout.
To try and stop all of that. Rangers have made big changes, including appointing Russell Martin as their new manager.
And Flo was wishful in his hopes about what Martin could do to try and stop Celtic’s dominance.
Jim White asks: “Tore, how do you bridge that gap? 17 points between Celtic and Rangers last time around. Celtic have dominated Rangers. How do they go about changing it? Russell Martin has got his work cut out for him, hasn’t he?”
Flo responded: “Yes, but then again, I think it’s a smart move from Rangers. I think he comes in with something new, and that’s what they need.
“A different type of football. To play the type that he wants to play, he needs the players, and I think he definitely has that in that league. They have got the quality in that league. I am very excited about it and what he can do up there.”
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