Aberdeen ace Jonny Hayes takes dig at Rangers in Celtic comparison
Aberdeen winger Jonny Hayes has taken a dig at Rangers in his comparison with Celtic, who are the defending SPFL champions.
Ahead of their game against Gers on Sunday, Hayes has looked to play mind games with the opponents.
Rangers are playing catch up in the league table to Celtic who find themselves eight points clear.
The Glasgow Times quoted Hayes as saying: “It doesn’t make any difference to me personally. Put the shoe on the other foot and say Celtic have been better than Rangers for the last five or six years.
“We want to win every game whether that is PAOK away, Rangers at home or St Mirren away.”
Motivation
Hayes’ declaration that Celtic are better than Rangers adds fuel to the fiery anticipation of Philippe Clement’s side facing Aberdeen at Pittodrie.
The words from a player who graced Celtic for three seasons inject an extra layer of intensity into the clash.
However, rather than succumbing to any notion of inferiority, this should serve as a potent motivator for Rangers.
Hayes’ claim is an invitation for the Bears to showcase their prowess and shift the narrative as it’s an opportunity to assert dominance on the pitch, not just against Aberdeen but in the broader context of Scottish football.
Clement’s side should embrace this challenge, viewing it as a chance to prove that they are the new standard-bearers.
Every player stepping onto the field at Pittodrie should be driven by the hunger to make a statement, not just for three points but to reshape the conversation surrounding the Scottish football hierarchy and knocking Celtic off their perch.
This fixture becomes a canvas for Rangers to paint a narrative of their own excellence, aiming to dismantle any notions of Celtic’s sustained superiority in recent years.
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