Celtic-ManU to play in Toronto in July. Celtic and Rangers in Boston???

[Captain Hilts]

I'd love to see either of these games.

http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/sean_oshea/celtic-and-rangers-to-meet-in-boston-this-summer-91796484.html

Celtic and Rangers are considering a lucrative offer to play an Old Firm derby in Boston this summer according to the Scotsman newspaper.

The two teams have never met outside Glasgow but a US-based promotions company has made a very attractive offer for the two sides to meet.

Talks are at an early stage but Celtic are already down to play Manchester United in Toronto on July 16 or 17, while Rangers are close to signing up games in Miami and New York around the same period.

The venue for any derby would be the Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts, where Celtic drew with New England Revolution in July 2006.

Organizers are confident of selling out the near-70,000 ground for an Old Firm game, creating some much-needed revenue for both clubs.

Crowd control could be a problem. Celtic/Rangers clashes are notoriously controversial with many violent incidents over the years. Celtic are backed by Catholic supporters while Rangers have a huge Protestant following

A similar proposal was put forward six years ago for Australia but it never got off the ground.

[Forkboy]

1. Now that would be a cool thing to see.

[Captain Hilts]

2. I'd love to see Celtic play the Rangers. nt

[Captain Hilts]

7. Did you notice that the two teams' financial problems make such a game/rumble in Boston

all the MORE likely?

[Upton]

3. I wish Arsenal would come here..

more specifically Qwest Field in Seattle.

[Captain Hilts]

4. Arsenal's North American profile isn't as high as ManU, Chelsea or Liverpool's.

Interesting.

Where's Red Queen?

[flvegan]

5. I'd love a Barcelona v Real Madrid match here in Florida.

You name the city, I'll drive there.

[Captain Hilts]

6. That would be a real draw also. nt

[Yavin4]

8. I'm Starting To Get Into European Football

I like the atmosphere and the passion.

[Captain Hilts]

9. Yes, and - other than the Cubs - it's the ONLY afternoon sport in North America! nt