Originally Posted by Steveaustin316:
“Just wondering, why are Celtic playing a friendly on a Saturday after the Scottish league season has already begun?
Seems a bit silly to postpone a league game so Celtic can play a friendly game.”
For money! The glamour friendlies are only available just before the main leagues start. When the Scottish League decided to start the season early (to assist with European games) they decided that this weekends fixtures could be postponed if the clubs had friendlies arranged. Rangers and Celtic both did it two years ago, Celtic last year and this.
It's not ideal but when money is tight such games are vital.
Incidentally, Celtic could have played a league game today with their first eleven as only two of Wednesday's starting line-up played in the win against Liverpool.