Episode
Match of the Day: 3rd January 2004: Scottish Premier League
Overview
Celtic v Rangers. Action from the second Old Firm derby of the season. Rangers have not won at Parkhead for nearly four years but cannot afford to slip up as they seek to retain the title. Celtic will look to the guile of Henrik Larsson and John Hartson to maximise home advantage.
Details
- Series
- Match of the Day
- Season
- Season 40
- Episode
- Episode 21
- Air date
- 2004-01-03
- Runtime
- 80 min
Episode context
3rd January 2004: Scottish Premier League is Episode 21 in Season 2003/04 of Match of the Day. It aired on 2004-01-03. The runtime is 80 min.
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