Graeme Souness is adamant that the back-and-forth banter between the Old Firm managers should have no influence on the outcome of the upcoming match on Saturday. Philippe Clement was furious after Brendan Rodgers made comments suggesting Celtic would have an easy time against their rivals, which could secure their third consecutive title. Souness, a former Rangers player, understands the importance of mind games in derbies but personally steers clear of such antics.
For Souness, talk is cheap and actions speak louder than words on the pitch. The legendary footballer believes in focusing on the task at hand and giving it your best effort without being distracted by external noise. A victory for Celtic would put them in a commanding position in the title race, while Rangers could revive their championship hopes with a win at Parkhead.
Souness emphasizes that the magnitude of the Old Firm derby should be motivation enough for players to perform at their best. With the intense rivalry between the two clubs, there is no shortage of passion and determination required to come out on top in such a significant match. Ultimately, it’s about staying focused, keeping your composure, and giving everything you have to secure a victory in one of the biggest derbies in football.
