Scottish Cup final: Old Firm fans have their say

Scottish Cup final: Celtic v Rangers

Where: Hampden Park, Glasgow When: Saturday, 25 May Time: 15:00 BST

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Celtic and Rangers meet in the Scottish Cup final for the first time since 2002 and the stakes are high as ever.

Both sides of the Old Firm are seeking a double, with Celtic clinching the league title once more and Rangers aiming to add to their League Cup success.

Celtic have certainly had the upper hand in derbies this season, taking 10 points from the four Premiership meetings.

The Glasgow rivals each have a tally of 62 domestic cups over the years.

So, how do fans think the big game will go at Hampden? Let's have a look...

'Celtic are mentally stronger than Rangers'

From the green corner...

Steve: Brendan Rodgers needs to stick with Kyogo Furuhashi, Daizen Maeda and James Forrest up top. We also need to hope that our big players turn up on the day, especially Reo Hatate, who can be a game changer. At the back my worry is Liam Scales, who has been found wanting, especially at set pieces. He has had a good season, so I’m hoping he finishes on a high with the cup heading to Celtic Park.

Christopher: A potential double awaits the champions on our greatest calendar date. In my opinion, if our four players turn up - McGregor, O'Riley, Hatate and Maeda - we will be too strong for Rangers again. Carter-Vickers and Kyogo will also play a massive part at some point. Let's continue to write our own story.

Dale: The only way I can see that Celtic can lose this game is inside their heads. In almost (if not all) areas of the pitch, they are superior, and if they play their own game, being brave on the ball without fear and playing like champions, they should win the cup.

Tom: Avoid complacency and approach the game in the same manner as this season's Old Firm meetings. Play our game and not theirs and we will win comfortably. The key battle is midfield and Forrest must start.

Anon: Celtic are mentally stronger than Rangers. They have the mentality to win and the stronger squad. This is their chance to bury Rangers.

Paul: If Celtic play their A-game on Saturday, it will be no contest. A Celtic team laced with skill and determination. We have the best midfield in Scotland with forwards who can score goal. Rangers are full of journeymen and free transfers.

David: The cup final has already been won by Celtic. Rangers can’t compete mentally or physically with Celtic as the momentum has been with us the past three months. Yes, Rangers at their best can beat anyone but it’s been a while since they have been there. For me, Celtic have it in the bag.

Sam: I'll put this bluntly: the defensive lapses will be the shortcomings of Celtic and the dynamic midfield and attack will be the strengths.

'Everyone must be on top of their game'

And from the blue corner...

John: Based on performances against Celtic so far this season I am not optimistic. Their midfield and forward line are much better than Rangers'. Unless we take the lead I don't see anything other than a victory for Celtic. A rebuild is required for next season, too much deadwood currently picking up good wages without performances to match.

Steve: Must win the midfield battle & ideally not go behind this time. A more pragmatic set up, built to be solid & break quickly. Todd Cantwell in front of a midfield three of Mohamed Diomande, Nicolas Raskin & Dujon Sterling. If Abdallah Sima can be risked start him with Cyriel Dessers, otherwise start Scott Wright & use Sima from the bench. Wildcard is dropping Dessers & using Faboio Silva's greater pace.

Alexander: I live in hope rather than with any confidence going into this game. Rangers have shown nothing to suggest they can better their rivals in recent times and even if the best players all hit top form, I doubt anything will change. There is always hope but nothing more than that. Let the rebuild begin.

Steve: We need to start far better. Defend better as a team and keep 11 men on the pitch. Do that and we’ll be okay. Dessers needs to just shoot when he has a sight of goal with the ball at his feet. Simples.

John: I am very concerned about Rangers' form and recent record going into this match. But I think if Leon Balogun & Sima are fit to start, and if we match them in midfield, we have a good chance of stopping them.

Billy: Rangers mindset is not strong enough. I can't see them winning the final, but hope they can find a way.

Fraser: It hurts me to say, but Celtic will win the cup final. They have several quality strikers, whereas we don't. We played all season without a decent striker, it might have been different had we got Lawrence Shankland in the new year.

Jimmy: We can win the cup for sure if we cut out all the silly mistakes we keep making and play to our full potential. Everyone must be on top of their game and play as a team. Let’s go and win the cup and enjoy the moment.

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