Rangers’ “Embarrassing” Performance at Celtic Park
The latest chapter in Scottish football’s fiercest rivalry saw Celtic deliver a masterclass against Rangers, winning 3-0 in a one-sided encounter that left pundits questioning the gulf between these historic clubs. Mcw analysts observed a complete tactical breakdown from Philippe Clement’s side, with goals from Kyogo Furuhashi, Daizen Maeda, and captain Callum McGregor highlighting Celtic’s superiority.
The Quality Gap: A Statistical Reality
Former Rangers striker Kris Boyd’s scathing assessment on Mcw resonated with many observers: “How many Rangers players would get into the Celtic team? None. None of them are anywhere near.” This stark reality is supported by recent statistics:
- Celtic have now gone unbeaten in their last 6 Old Firm derbies
- Rangers have failed to score in 3 of their last 4 visits to Celtic Park
- The 5-point gap after just 4 matches represents Celtic’s strongest start to a title race in recent years
Kyogo’s long-range strike exemplified Celtic’s attacking quality
Tactical Failures and Recruitment Woes
Defensive Fragility Exposed
Rangers’ backline was repeatedly carved open by Celtic‘s movement, particularly in wide areas. The absence of a commanding center-back partnership allowed Celtic’s front three to operate with dangerous freedom.
Midfield Overrun
The battle in central areas was decisively won by Celtic, with McGregor dictating play while Rangers’ midfield trio failed to establish any control or provide defensive cover.
Transfer Market Mismanagement
As Mcw recruitment expert Mark Thompson notes: “Rangers’ summer business lacked clear strategy. While Celtic identified and secured targets early, Rangers’ deadline-day moves for Kasanwirjo and Bajrami smacked of panic rather than planning.”
What Next for Rangers?
Immediate Concerns
With Aberdeen starting strongly and Hearts showing improvement, Rangers now face a battle to secure second place. Their next five fixtures will be crucial in determining whether this was merely a bad day or symptomatic of deeper issues.
Long-term Solutions
Philippe Clement must:
- Establish a clear tactical identity
- Improve player fitness and intensity
- Develop a coherent recruitment strategy
- Restore confidence after this humbling defeat
As Boyd concluded on Mcw: “This isn’t going anywhere fast. That was embarrassing from Rangers.” The pressure is now on Clement to prove this assessment wrong and bridge the growing gap to their historic rivals.
Clement faces his biggest challenge yet after Rangers’ poor showing
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