THE romance of the cup has taken on new meaning at Celtic Park, writes
James Traynor. Anyone who wants to mark Valentine's Day by doing
something different can buy one #15 ticket and get another free for
Celtic's Scottish Cup tie against Meadowbank at Hampden on Saturday.
''This offer is for male and female Celtic supporters alike,'' said
Celtic's chief executive, Fergus McCann, only recently returned from his
own honeymoon and clearly still full of the joys. ''Bring your Valentine
for free,'' he intones.
Steady boy, steady. Think about this for a moment Fergus.
Football fans are among the most resourceful people in the land and
the thought of a ticket free of charge is bound to have the bhoys
scheming.
As their real valentines are left wondering where their best frocks
and high heels have gone, there could be a strange crowd indeed
teetering up to the Hampden turnstiles come Saturday. There is a fair
chance there will be some burly and stubbly-chinned damsels hanging on
the arms of blokes looking rather sheepish.
Two for the price of one? It's got to be worth it, especially since
the chances of being rumbled are pretty slim, which is more than the new
''girlfriends'' are likely to be.
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