THERE are still a few days to go until the Scottish Cup semi-final between Celtic and Rangers but excitement is starting to build as supporters dare to dream of a momentous win over their rivals.
Here are the top Celtic stories for Wednesday 13 April...
Postecoglou anticipates 'different experience'
ANGE POSTECOGLOU is anticipating a "different experince" in the Scottish Cup showdown between Celtic and Rangers at Hampden.
The match will see tickets split 50/50 at Hampden, unlike the small away allocations when matches are played at Ibrox or Celtic Park.
Celtic were backed by a 700-strong away fanbase at Ibrox last weekend in the first away allocation for a Glasgow derby clash in recent seasons after Covid saw visiting sections closed.
Postecoglou is expecting the match at Hampden to have a different feel as a result of the split - and urged his players to "embrace" it.
Lubo reveals his main Celtic regret
Sometimes, a player just knows when a good thing must come to an end. Unfortunately, as Lubomir Moravcik found out to his peril, they can be wrong.
The playmaker, a fans favourite at Parkhead thanks to his four-year stint in Scotland around the turn of the century, won five major trophies during his time in Glasgow and contributed his fair share to memorable successes during that time.
Between the big games, big moments and big goals, Moravcik has plenty to look back on from his time at the club and a sizeable list of achievements that he can reflect on with pride.
However, the former St Etienne and Bastia midfielder can’t help but look back and wonder at what could have been had he decided to stick around for another year.
READ MORE: Lubo Moravick opens up on his main regret from his time at Celtic
'Without Rangers, Celtic are half'
LUBOMIR MORAVCIK insists that the Celtic players are feeling the benefits of having a rival to overhaul as he claimed the Glasgow club need a strong Rangers in order to become the best versions of themselves.
The Slovakian, who is a cult figure at Parkhead, was signed by former manager Jo Venglos in 1998 before eventually departing the East End in 2002 with two league titles, two Scottish Cups and solitary League Cup during under his belt.
Rangers saw successive title tilts wither in recent years until Steven Gerrard led the Govan outfit to the Premiership trophy last term.
It was the Ibrox club’s first piece of major silverware since its financial implosion in 2012 and sparked Ange Postecoglou’s revolution at Celtic, with the Greek-Australian returning the team to the top of the league standings with five matches left to play.
READ MORE: Parkhead fan favourite Lubomir Moravcik insists 'without Rangers, Celtic are half'
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