Simon Jordan has launched a scathing attack on Rangers and Celtic in a bold commentary on Scottish football.
The former Crystal Palace owner found himself in a heated debate with Scottish music legend Sir Rod Stewart on talkSPORT. Stewart took offense to Jordan’s claim that the Premiership clubs would struggle in the English Championship, but Jordan is standing firm in his controversial opinion.
In his column for the Daily Mail, Jordan continued his assault on Rangers and Celtic by drawing comparisons to the Premier League. He argued that while Manchester City’s dominance may be raising concerns of a boring monopoly, the Premier League offers much more than just the title race.
Jordan pointed out the competitive nature of the Premier League, where even the smallest margins can make a difference in the outcome of the season. He contrasted this with the lack of competition in the Scottish league, where Celtic’s easy title win over Rangers highlighted the lack of challengers.
Despite being criticized by Stewart for his comments on Scottish football, Jordan stood by his assessment of the current state of the game north of the border. He highlighted the lack of broadcast deals, the decline in producing top Scottish talent, and the weakening of Celtic and Rangers’ squads.
Jordan controversially suggested that the two powerhouse Scottish clubs would struggle in the English Championship with their current teams. He emphasized that his criticisms were not meant as sneering, but rather as a realistic evaluation of the current state of Scottish football.
Ultimately, Jordan argued that the perception of the Premier League looking down on other leagues is due to its dominance in the economic landscape of domestic football, rather than any unfounded superiority complex.
