How did legends cope with Tennent's Sixes revival?
Celtic beat Rangers in the final of the revived Tennent's Sixes, but how did the weekend go at Braehead Arena?
After a 33-year break, the Tennent's Sixes tournament returned to Glasgow, bringing a fresh twist to the beloved event. Celtic emerged victorious, defeating Old Firm rivals Rangers 5-4 in the final, reclaiming the crown that had been held by Partick Thistle since 1993. The tournament was held at Braehead Arena, which is typically home to the ice hockey team Glasgow Clan.
The unusual setting, with the six-a-side pitch laid over the ice rink, resulted in surprisingly chilly conditions, as players squeezed through saloon-style doors during substitutions and got clattered with the ball from a subs bench situated near the ice.
Tackling was relatively subdued throughout the weekend, with only one notable incident - Frazer Wright's red card against Morgaro Gomis in St Johnstone's match against Dundee United. The tournament recalled the atmosphere of a casual Sunday league contest, particularly during the final, until Celtic secured their win.
One of the weekend's highlights was witnessing the return of penalties in the old-fashioned American style. Players had 10 seconds, starting from the halfway line, to take their shots. Some penalties were successful, while others were not. The derby between Rangers and Celtic on Saturday night was particularly convincing, with Barry Ferguson's leadership and Martyn Waghorn's five-goal performance helping Rangers secure a 7-1 victory.
This win marked their third derby triumph in a row, including previous games in the Scottish Premiership and the League Cup.
Hearts and United also claimed derby victories, with Hearts winning their game and United securing their win against Edinburgh club Edinburgh. However, Celtic reclaimed their glory in the final, with Gary Hooper scoring the decisive winner - the first time Rangers had conceded a goal in the entire tournament.
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