Luxembourg referee Alain Hamer will officiate both Celtic's and Rangers' fixtures this weekend.
Luxembourg referee will referee Rangers and Celtic's games
The Scottish Premier League has confirmed that Luxembourg referee Alain Hamer will officiate both Celtic's and Rangers' fixtures this weekend.
Foreign referees have been drafted into Scottish football this weekend to ensure top-flight matches go ahead due to a referees' strike.
Hamer, who famously sent off Gary Caldwell during Scotland's 4-0 World Cup qualifying defeat by Norway last year, will take charge of Celtic's SPL clash against Inverness on Saturday.
He and his two assistants from Luxembourg will then cover Rangers' trip to Dundee United just 24 hours later.
Israel's Meir Levy will referee Hamilton's home game against St Mirren along with two assistants from his country.
Another three-man Israeli team, led by Eli Hacmon, will officiate in Kilmarnock's clash against SPL strugglers Aberdeen.
A Portuguese team led by Cosme Machado will take charge of Hibernian's Easter Road meeting with St Johnstone.
The same four officials will be at Fir Park to cover Motherwell against Hearts 24 hours later, with Machado acting as fourth official and Joao Ferreira taking the whistle.
Three Scots will also involved in SPL action in the capacity of fourth officials.
Stephen Allan will patrol the technical area at Celtic Park, Stuart Macaulay will be on duty at New Douglas Park and Andy Tait will be on the touchline at Tannadice.
All three are listed in the SFA's category three specialist assistant referees.
