Please tell me this is a wind up and that you're not stupid enough to believe this kind of nonsense. I'm a Rovers fan living in Scotland who also has a season ticket for Celtic, so I should hopefully know what I'm talking about. I've been to many Celtic games against English opposition (eg Liverpool, Newcastle, Man U) when the atmosphere and banter in the pubs around the ground has been great, without even the slightest hint of trouble. However, I wouldn't suggest going in the pubs around Parkhead purely because they will be uncomfortably busy and because there are far better places to drink in the Gallowgate and the city centre. Over the years Celtic supporters have built up an excellent reputation whenever they play in Europe or abroad, hence the fact they are constantly invited south to play in many testimonials. Re your point about stabbings at old firm games: There have been 8 deaths attributed to old firm violence since I think about 1995. All of these victims have been Celtic fans. Just put your worry beads away and come up to Glasgow and have a great time. I admit Parkhead, or the Gallowgate for that matter, are not the most affleunt areas, but that does not mean you will receive any less of a welcome and that you won't have a cracking time.