Passionate Celtic supporter Alan Brazil has wasted no time in starting the rivalry banter ahead of the upcoming derby, taking a playful jab at Ally McCoist during his talkSPORT broadcast this morning.
Brazil suggested that McCoist’s absence from the show indicated a lack of confidence in Rangers going into the crucial clash at Celtic Park tomorrow. Despite McCoist’s usual reluctance to appear on Friday mornings, Brazil couldn’t resist needling his longtime sparring partner.
With Celtic currently leading the Premiership table by three points and holding a superior goal difference, a win for Rangers in the derby is crucial to keep their title hopes alive. The two Glasgow sides will meet one final time this season in the Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park on May 25.
In other news, nominees for the Scottish Football Writers’ Player of the Year award have been revealed, with Lawrence Shankland, Jack Butland, Matt O’Riley, and Bojan Miovski in contention. Shankland and Butland have been standout performers this season, with O’Riley impressing under Brendan Rodgers at Celtic. Miovski’s goal-scoring prowess for Aberdeen has also earned him a place on the prestigious list.
