Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou was greeted by an unlikely buddy at Ibrox on Sunday within the form of Rangers icon Ally McCoist.
The Hoops supervisor and his squad made the brief journey throughout Glasgow for the mouthwatering showdown of their quest to win this season's Premiership title.
And while he was most likely getting ready himself for the standard hostile welcome, Postecoglou would possibly've been shocked to seek out himself face-to-face with McCoist, who was usually smiling from ear-to-ear.
As Rangers top-scorer, in addition to having managed to Ibrox membership, McCoist is aware of all concerning the pressures of a derby showdown like this one, significantly when one aspect seemingly has the prospect to land a knockout blow on their bitter rivals.
A Celtic win as we speak would take them six-points clear on the prime of the Premiership desk, with simply six video games to play - and the ultimate fixture between the highest groups this season set to happen at Parkhead.
They had been all smiles earlier than midday but it surely stays to be seen which of the due will nonetheless be on prime type on the full-time whistle.