Celtic legend Chris Sutton blasted Rangers’ celebrations after their 2-2 draw with Aberdeen, calling it “pathetic” and an indication of where the club currently stands. Despite being 2-0 down with 10 men after Ross McCausland’s red card, Rangers managed to salvage a point with a late equalizer from Ianis Hagi.
Sutton believes that celebrating a draw is unwarranted, given that Celtic have all but clinched the Premiership title. He stated that Rangers’ joyous celebrations tell you where the club is at, and it’s just pathetic. “Important in what respect? They have drawn the game,” Sutton said. “We can sit here and skirt round it and say ‘the title isn’t over’, but it’s absolutely over.”
Former Rangers striker Kris Boyd defended his old team, saying that considering the circumstances, Rangers had done well to come back from 2-0 down with 10 men. Boyd argued that the celebration was justified, given the difficulty of the situation. However, Sutton responded by asking, “How low is the bar?” implying that Rangers’ standards are very low.
The controversy surrounding Rangers’ celebration highlights the differing opinions on the team’s performance. While Boyd sees the draw as a positive result, Sutton views it as a reflection of Rangers’ current struggles. Regardless, Rangers will now focus on their Europa League quarter-final against Athletic Bilbao, looking to build on their comeback against Aberdeen.
Rangers caretaker manager Barry Ferguson made nine changes to his starting lineup against Aberdeen, choosing to rest some of his best players for the Europa League clash. The team’s ability to come back from 2-0 down with 10 men was a testament to their resilience, and they will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches.
