Celtic’s impressive 3-0 victory over Rangers at Celtic Park highlighted Brendan Rodgers’ continued dominance over their rival Ibrox club. Supporters at Parkhead touted this win as one of the easiest in Rodgers’ six-game unbeaten streak against Rangers.
While Graeme Souness attempted to downplay the gap between the two sides, Ally McCoist offered a differing perspective. He noted the clear disparity in performance between Celtic, who seemed to operate on a different level, and a struggling Rangers side that fell well short.
McCoist delved further into the issue, contemplating the impact of Rangers’ 2021 title win, which occurred during a season played behind closed doors. He raised the possibility that the absence of fans may have relieved pressure on the team, contributing to their struggles with leadership in the current season.
The stark reality revealed by McCoist’s assessment is that Celtic possessed more gears to shift into during the game, indicating that the victory could have been even more comprehensive had they chosen to elevate their performance further. Kris Boyd’s assessment of Rangers’ defeat as ’embarrassing’ reflects the challenging road ahead for the Ibrox club, particularly as Celtic has surged ahead in the standings with a five-point lead after just four games, foreboding a potentially arduous season ahead for Rangers.
