With Yang Hyun-jun still representing South Korea at the Asian Games, Celtic have deployed both Sebastian Tounekti and James Forrest on the left wing. However, Brown feels the team’s difficulties are not limited to that position. “Rangers put Celtic under pressure, restricted Callum McGregor’s influence and marked him closely. When Cal is prevented from controlling […]
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Celtic and Rangers meet once more in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday, with the reigning champions looking to recover from last weekend’s 3-0 Premier Sports Cup quarter-final defeat at Ibrox and a 3-1 Europa League setback against Ferencvaros. Those poor results have increased the scrutiny on Martin O’Neill’s team, although Celtic can still stretch their […]
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Mark Chapman discusses the latest football talking points with Chris Sutton, Shay Given and Rory Smith. Football issues correspondent Dale Johnson joins the panel to examine VAR following the disputed decision to award Erling Haaland’s match-winning goal for City in the Manchester derby. The panel also considers why United find it difficult to face teams […]
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Have Rangers turned a corner under Derek McInnes following their commanding Old Firm triumph over Celtic? Stevie Miller, Kevin Thomson and Cillian Sheridan review the emphatic result at Ibrox, examine why Celtic struggled in every area of the field, and consider what the outcome could mean for both clubs going forward. The discussion also covers […]
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Neil agreed to a three-year contract at Ibrox in July and was immediately added to Derek McInnes’ senior leadership team. With Lawrence Shankland unavailable, he took the captain’s armband again and delivered an outstanding display in his first Old Firm derby. He controlled the midfield alongside Nicolas Raskin and James Penrice, who moved inside from […]
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Derek McInnes sent Ibrox into celebration as Rangers controlled Celtic in front of an entirely blue home crowd and claimed victory in the season’s opening Old Firm meeting. With energetic music filling the stadium, the Rangers support celebrated three excellent goals in a commanding triumph. Captain Dan Neil scored twice, with Kevin Kelsy adding another […]
Continue ReadingRangers most recently claimed a trophy by winning the League Cup in 2023, while McInnes secured his only major honour as a manager in that competition with Aberdeen in 2014. Having earned both cup and league honours during his playing career at Rangers, McInnes is determined to restore the Ibrox club’s domestic significance. His team […]
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Miovski’s goal was hugely important. Celtic’s victory over St Johnstone in Perth preserved their perfect league record, meaning Rangers had been moments away from trailing the defending champions by seven points after only six matches. Such a setback would have damaged their confidence ahead of Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup quarter-final against Martin O’Neill’s side and […]
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Substitute Bojan Miovski delivered a thrilling stoppage-time winner as Rangers secured a 1-0 Premiership victory over St Mirren at Ibrox. Returning to the technical area after serving a two-match touchline ban, Derek McInnes saw St Mirren’s Australian goalkeeper Jacob Chapman frustrate the hosts with several first-half saves, although wasteful finishing also played a part. Craig […]
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With Lawrence Shankland sidelined through injury, who should spearhead Rangers’ attack? Charlotte Cohen, Rory Loy and Michael Grant examine Derek McInnes’ choices before the important meeting with an in-form St Mirren side, including whether Kevin Kelsy is prepared to take responsibility up front. They also consider if St Mirren can maintain their strong opening and […]
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