Celtic and Rangers always turn out in numbers even in pre-season. Celtic brought loads down for Claus's testemonial. This will be Rangers' chance to play 2 decent teams this season! Arsenal will bring a few too and it looks set to be a fun occasion. Will probably be better attende than last time.
While the British aspect is good, I'm disappointed the holders and Spanish masters Bilbao won't be back. Would be nice to have the existing holders come to defend the trophy, but maybe having to come back every single year would get annoying...!
I hope so, last years attendance was pathetic. Looking forward to seeing Rangers at SMS, perhaps we could persuade Naismith to stay. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18288091
Whilst its a friendly because it's three teams you have to be a little bit savvy on the teams selected in terms of fan reputation. Don't want to be wasting money on policing and segregation. Slightly disappointed its in the evening as I have a birthday bash to attend.
I wasn't sure when the idea was originally promoted but I went and it was an enjoyable afternnon. I shall be going again this year. I like the idea of Arsenal as we have always enjoyed a good relationship with them and their fans. I don't know about Rangers. Poor old Nicola is going to be shocked when he meets some of their fans!
This is very interesting actually. Everyone keeps saying how poor the SPL is and that Celtic and Rangers would only be competitive in the Championship, so nows our chance to find out.
its a good line up, and both teams will bring good support, as both will have a good travelling support, and there will be local arsenal and rangers fans who will take the opportunity to come along and see their team. The chance to see the olympic torch will be a bonus and should gernerate a good turn out. I liked the format last year as it was more intense than the usual freindlies. It will be good to see Theo and Alex back as well, partly to see how little Walcott has progressed since leaving saints, and to remind him of how good he could have been if he had stayed with us!
But will Theo & Alex be there after the Euro's? They'll get an extended break so it might not be likely
