Celtic and Rangers fought tooth and nail in the first Old Firm separation of the season. The contest would culminate in a dramatic tie. The match served to emphasize the current struggles facing both clubs, most notably Rangers and the precarious position of their head coach, Russell Martin. With zero Premiership victories so far this season, the former Swansea City manager’s job is coming increasingly under threat.
One fan group has already planned protests outside Ibrox this Saturday, urging the board to sack Martin and chief executive Patrick Stewart. The pressure mounts as the club struggles to find form in the league, raising questions about leadership and direction.
Brendan Rodgers, the Celtic manager, has expressed his disgust at comments made by ex-Rangers players. He went on to call out the media as well, targeting hosts Barry Ferguson, Neil McCann, and Billy Dodds. All three have since re-assumed media duties after only briefly assuming interim charge at Rangers last season. Rodgers pointed out the hypocrisy in the criticism that has been thrown at Martin, emphasizing the ethical considerations in their claims in the public sphere.
He continued to highlight the injustice of judging tactics without knowing the layers of difficulty that exist in the world of management.
“I have some issues around the moral aspect when I see people commenting on how he’s doing and not that long ago, they were stood in his shoes or sat on the bench.”
The deadlock between Celtic and Rangers exemplifies the intense rivalry in Scots football. It underscores a growing unease with the managerial prerogative. Russell Martin’s leadership will be quite key as he continues to help guide the club through this difficult stretch.
“So I don’t like that when I see a manager being pulled up on certain parts of the game, certain tactics of the game that not so long ago, other people couldn’t work that out either.”
Sebastian Tounekti, another figure associated with Celtic, expressed disappointment over the team’s exit from the Champions League but remains optimistic about future performances.
“There’s nobody, unless you’ve been in the shoes of a manager of a club, do you really understand what that person’s going through.”
When the traps springs on the next wave of protests, this time it appears to be a pivotal moment for Rangers. The club’s fans are calling for their board to be held accountable for the continuing lack of any real attributable progress on the pitch. In the other half, Celtic is starting to reap the rewards of maintaining momentum as they seek to further profit from their challengers’ misfortune.
Both clubs represent a huge attraction for fans wanting to experience live action in the Scottish Premiership. You can watch the matches live either on NOW or on Sky Sports. In addition, a new VAR Review show will be aired on Sky Sports starting in the 2025-26 season, aiming to enhance viewer understanding of officiating decisions.
As tensions rise at Ibrox, the upcoming protests signal a turning point for Rangers. The club’s supporters demand accountability from their leadership, emphasizing the need for immediate improvements on the pitch. Meanwhile, Celtic continues to build on its momentum as they look to capitalize on their rivals’ struggles.
Both clubs remain a focal point for fans eager to watch live action in the Scottish Premiership, which can be streamed via NOW and viewed on Sky Sports. In addition, a new VAR Review show will be aired on Sky Sports starting in the 2025-26 season, aiming to enhance viewer understanding of officiating decisions.
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