Chris Sutton witnessed Celtic dominate Motherwell on Sunday to reclaim the top spot in the Scottish Premiership with an impressive and efficient performance under Brendan Rodgers. This victory came after Celtic’s strong showing against Atalanta in the Champions League.
However, the news of Manchester United dismissing Erik ten Hag on Monday overshadowed all the footballing action. Manchester United’s last game under ten Hag ended in a 2-1 defeat against West Ham United, with a controversial stoppage-time penalty awarded to the London club after a VAR check. Sutton, a Celtic legend, agreed with the decision.
During the radio broadcast, a Manchester United fan criticized Sutton, insinuating that his Scottish football knowledge had clouded his judgment. Sutton defended himself by highlighting Celtic’s commanding performance against Motherwell, dismissing the notion that they were a ‘pub team’.
In response, Sutton pointed out the lack of financial resources compared to English teams. He mentioned how successful Celtic could be if they had even half the budget of some English Premier League clubs. The football landscape has become heavily influenced by money, with Manchester City and Chelsea’s success examples of this trend.
In conclusion, Sutton emphasized that the game has shifted towards wealthier clubs, but Celtic’s success is a testament to their footballing quality despite financial constraints.
