Celtic announced on Wednesday that Parkhead will play host to a legends match between the Hoops and Borussia Dortmund at the end of the current season.
The game will serve to raise money for the Celtic FC Foundation and the Dundee Cancer Centre at Ninewells Hospital in honour of Scott Brown’s late sister Fiona, although a potential clash involving it has emerged.
Indeed, the charity match is scheduled for Sunday the 26th of May 2024, the same date that the Scottish Women’s Cup Final is set for. Celtic have realistic ambitions of being there; they take on Montrose in the quarter-finals this weekend.
Last year, the Hoops took on Rangers in the final of the competition. It was a memorable day for the players and fans at Hampden as the Celts won 2-0 to make it back-to-back Scottish Cups.
Over 10,000 fans cheered on the teams that day but if Celtic make the final yet again, a similar crowd may not be expected. Supporters will naturally take more of an interest in the game at Parkhead.
Elena Sadiku and her players will resultantly be neglected through no fault of their own. Perhaps the legends’ match could have been played on another weekend, although the women are yet to secure their place in the final.
If they do, though, an issue will arise and Celtic fans will be given a dilemma over what game to attend.
