There is no doubt at all about what is the more attractive League Cup semi-final for tournament sponsors and host broadcasters Premier Sports as well as neutral observers this weekend.

No disrespect to Motherwell and St Mirren, the William Hill Premiership rivals who will do battle at Hampden this evening, but the meeting between Celtic and Rangers in Mount Florida tomorrow afternoon is the box office last four encounter.

Matches between the Glasgow behemoths always make for compelling viewing. But recent events in the East End, where Martin O’Neill has returned as caretaker following the shock resignation of Brendan Rodgers, and Govan, where Danny Rohl has taken over from Russell Martin after weeks of turmoil, have increased the interest in this particular meeting greatly.

Will German coach Rohl be able to mastermind a morale-boosting victory on his debut in the world-famous fixture? Will legendary Irishman O’Neill show that he has not lost his Midas touch despite being out of management for six long years? It is going to be fun finding out.

But will the latest instalment of the Old Firm game/Glasgow derby match/Pacific Shelf 595 v Sevco 5088 showdown...