Celtic v Rangers: Chris Sutton takes thinly-veiled dig after Old Firm derby
Chris Sutton could not stay away from social media as his former side Celtic lost 3-2 to Rangers at Parkhead.
Despite equalising after being two goals down, the hosts failed to get anything from the game.
Hamza Igamane scored a late winner off the bench to secure the three points for his side.
Gers dig taken by Chris Sutton despite Celtic loss
Sutton, while admitting that Gers were superb on the day, had to point out just how far behind they are from the Hoops on the table.
Despite securing the three points away from home, the Ibrox outfit find themselves 13 points adrift as they sit in second place.
Their poor start to the season saw a huge gulf emerge between the two sides and Philippe Clement’s inability to get the best out of his squad saw him being sacked by the hierarchy.
While the league appears to be done, the Europa League is still a realistic possibility for Gers to win silverware this season.
Via X, Sutton wrote: “Superb advert for the Scottish game. Igamane took his goal superbly and deserved of winning any game. Bottom line is the gap at the top is 13 points with 8 games left. I know who I’d rather be. Fair play to Rangers who play well when the pressure and expectation isn’t on them.”
Barry Ferguson earns his flowers after tactical masterclass for Rangers
Barry Ferguson deserves immense credit for orchestrating a tactical masterclass that led Rangers to a thrilling 3-2 victory over Celtic at Celtic Park.
Stepping in as interim manager, Ferguson showcased his footballing acumen by outsmarting Brendan Rodgers in this powder-keg Old Firm derby.
| Stat | Celtic | Rangers |
| Possession | 72% | 28% |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Goalkeeper saves | 3 | 3 |
| Passes | 551 | 215 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 3 |
| Fouls | 10 | 13 |
Despite the hostile atmosphere and the absence of key ultras like the Union Bears, he galvanised his squad with a blend of resilience and flair.
His strategy neutralized Celtic’s usual dominance, exploiting gaps left by the omission of Callum McGregor, while Maik Nawrocki’s inclusion proved a defensive liability Rangers capitalised on.
Ferguson’s ex-Ibrox coaching team, including Allan McGregor and Neil McCann, rallied the players to execute a game plan that turned jeers from the Hoops faithful into stunned silence.
This triumph, against all odds, cements Ferguson’s legacy as a Gers hero who thrives under pressure.