James Robertson, Alabama, had defensive steel on his mind: “We played much better today at Ibrox than previous games. Given Lagerbielke and Taylor were both absolutely woeful, it makes it all the more incredible that we won the game.”
Johnston and McGregor were superb but Liam Scales take a bow, he was imperious. And the referee who had a fine match.”ĭavid Bryce, Troon, liked the gritty aspects of the Hoops win: “We were far from brilliant but we dug in and got the job done. A special mention for the much criticised Joe Hart who produced big saves. Stephen Mulhern emailed : “With Celtic’s makeshift defence I would have gladly settled for a point so Rodgers has surpassed expectations by taking all three points. Does Rodgers have the tools to make an impact at this level? Or have the board sent him into a gun fight carrying a knife?” They will not get away with being so sloppy in the Champions League. Michael McGrain, Ballieston, said: “Brendan Rodgers worked his magic today but even he must be worried about how bad Celtic were in possession in the second half. He is now one of Celtic's most important players in this fixture.” Keeping James Tavernier in his back pocket throughout the game. John Davidson, Clarkston, was keen to praise the side's Duracell Bunny: “Maeda was arguably Celtic's hardest-working player. Does the panel agree that it's time up for Jack as he is continually found wanting in this fixture?
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Tom Lewis, Kilmarnock pointed out: “Callum McGregor absolutely bossed the first half and showed the invisible Ryan Jack exactly how to run an Old Firm game. An absolute disgrace.”Ĭeltic fans were delighted – even if their side didn’t exactly sparkle either. “How can they disallow a goal for a Dessers foul on Lagerbielke and yet ignore an identical challenge from Maeda on Cantwell to give a penalty. But Mark Smith, Cumbernauld, said: “Congratulations to Celtic for getting into the refs and VAR operators' heads before a ball was kicked to ensure their win. Roofe’s strike was ruled out for a foul on Gustaf Lagerbielke in the build up. Do they not know anything about the game of football?” He looks like the archetypal spoiled brat.”Īlan Rae, via email, conceded: “Why did Beale give McGregor the freedom of Ibrox, everybody could see after the first ten minutes he was running the show yet no-one at Rangers had the brains to stay close to him. Dives about, always arguing but produces very little.
I wonder if it’s better to speak to another manager already, and simply get rid of Beale.” Read More Related Articles We weren’t good enough last season and we have got worse since then.” Andrew Lamb, Fraserburgh, admitted: “James Bisgrove must already see that Beale is under severe pressure. Only Butland and Dessers started, Sterling was only playing due to the Barisic injury. The manager told us he was signing players for the first XI. Robert McNab, via email, said: "We are nine games into the season and I have seen enough. The board have a big decision to make in terms of 'stick' or 'twist' with the current manager.”
Gordon Hendy, Ochiltree, said: “Whilst we were robbed of a perfectly good goal, it doesn't disguise the fact that Michael Beale has brought in a batch of new duds who haven't improved the team one bit from last season and who were beaten by a poor Celtic team. Ibrox fans pointed to the disallowed Kemar Roofe goal but the gaffer is right in the firing line after going down to a makeshift Celts side. Celtic came out on top in an explosive first Old Firm game of the season and the pressure has been turned up on Rangers boss Michael Beale.
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