Pat Nevin couldn’t shake off the strange feeling that lingered in the air at Ibrox during the latest Old Firm match as Rangers found themselves trailing behind Celtic. The absence of visiting supporters, coupled with the quick and dominating performance of the Hoops, created an atmosphere that was as eerie as it was silent.
With Celtic scoring early and then securing a 2-0 lead before halftime, the flatness of the stadium seemed to weigh heavily on the home side. It reminded Nevin of the peculiar silence that descends in big European games when an away team scores, leaving the home crowd momentarily stunned.
Despite Rangers struggling in the first half, things began to shift after the break as they mounted a fierce comeback, sparking life back into the home fans. However, Nevin observed a peculiar turn of events as the Rangers supporters initially turned on their own team when they were underperforming, adding more pressure to an already tense situation.
The dynamic at Ibrox during the match was unusual and unsettling, with emotions running high and the atmosphere wavering between eerie silence and intense support. It was a bizarre experience for Nevin, who found himself caught in the midst of an Old Firm clash like no other.
