Nothing pleases Celtic supporters more than Rangers pundits making fooling comments about our club that then come back to bite them on the backside.
Ally McCoist is one such pundit who just likes to say stuff about Celtic just to try and make his old club Rangers feel relevant.
With Celtic and Rangers both vying to get into the Champions League this week, McCoist couldn’t wait until both games were played before spouting his anti-Celtic nonsense on talkSPORT.
And after Rangers got battered against Club Brugge last night, McCoist will be wishing he had kept his mouth shut about Celtic now.
Ally McCoist’s Celtic ‘are a Europa League team’ look idiotic after Rangers vs Club Brugge result
Yeah, you read that right. Instead of wishing both clubs luck in the Champions League, McCoist pandered to his English audience and made particularly disparaging remarks about Celtic.
McCoist said on talkSPORT, “Taking the first game against Panathinaikos, they were very good, and a great home result in the next round. In the away leg they weren’t superb, but I was always confident they were going to go through.
“I think this is a different game, the opposition is obviously of a far better standard. I saw Brugge last season and they are a level up.
“Financially, it would mean so much to both Scottish clubs if they could make it through to the league phase of the Champions League.
“Whether they are equipped to handle it…well, Celtic proved last year with a couple of good performances – particularly at home – you can qualify.
“I think both clubs, to be brutally honest, are Europa League clubs at this moment in time. They can certainly go further in that tournament
“Celtic have a game against Kairat Almaty of Kazakhstan, and I would expect them to qualify.
“I really would. Rangers have a chance, I would suggest then go in as second favourites, but financially – just to be able to compete – they have to make it through.”
It’s going to be interesting to see what nonsense McCoist spouts this morning.
Something tells me he might be a little bit sheepish, especially about Celtic.
QUIZ: Celtic’s Biggest Wins Over Rangers
Test your knowledge on some of Celtic’s most famous victories over Rangers. Find out if you know your history!
1. What is Celtic’s biggest ever victory over Rangers?
- a) 5-0
- b) 6-2
- c) 7-1
- d) 4-0
Correct Answer: c) 7-1
The 7-1 win is a historic result and is Celtic’s largest margin of victory against their rivals. It is also a record for a British domestic cup final.
2. In which competition did Celtic secure their historic 7-1 win over Rangers?
- a) Scottish Cup Final
- b) Scottish League Cup Final
- c) Scottish Premier League
- d) Friendly match
Correct Answer: b) Scottish League Cup Final
This famous match took place in the final of the Scottish League Cup.
3. In what year did Celtic achieve their 7-1 victory over Rangers?
- a) 1967
- b) 1957
- c) 1971
- d) 1988
Correct Answer: b) 1957
The match, famously known as “Hampden in the Sun,” was played on October 19, 1957.
4. Which player scored a hat-trick for Celtic in the 7-1 demolition of Rangers?
- a) Billy McPhail
- b) Sammy Wilson
- c) Bobby Collins
- d) Willie Fernie
Correct Answer: a) Billy McPhail
Billy McPhail scored three goals for Celtic, all with his head.
5. What was the nickname given to the 7-1 match by Celtic supporters?
- b) Hampden in the Sun
- a) The Demolition Derby
- c) The Thrashing at Ibrox
- d) The Glorious Final
Correct Answer: b) Hampden in the Sun
The phrase “Hampden in the Sun” was coined by Celtic fans and is the title of a popular terrace song about the game.
6. In a famous 2000 league match, Celtic defeated Rangers 6-2. Who was the Celtic manager at the time?
- a) Neil Lennon
- b) Brendan Rodgers
- c) Martin O’Neill
- d) Gordon Strachan
Correct Answer: c) Martin O’Neill
Martin O’Neill led Celtic to this dominant victory in his first Old Firm match as manager.
7. Which Celtic legend scored a memorable chipped goal in the 6-2 victory in 2000?
- a) Henrik Larsson
- b) Chris Sutton
- c) Paul Lambert
- d) Lubomir Moravcik
Correct Answer: a) Henrik Larsson
Henrik Larsson scored two goals in the match, but his beautifully chipped goal over the goalkeeper, Stefan Klos, is particularly remembered by fans.
8. What was the score when Celtic clinched the league title with a convincing home victory over Rangers in 2018?
- a) 4-0
- b) 5-0
- c) 3-0
- d) 6-1
Correct Answer: b) 5-0
Celtic won the game 5-0 at Celtic Park to secure their seventh consecutive league title under manager Brendan Rodgers.
9. Who scored twice in Celtic’s 5-0 win over Rangers in 2018?
- a) Moussa Dembele
- b) Olivier Ntcham
- c) Odsonne Edouard
- d) James Forrest
Correct Answer: c) Odsonne Edouard
French striker Odsonne Edouard scored two goals, while James Forrest, Tom Rogic, and Callum McGregor also scored.
10. In the 2017 Scottish Cup Semi-Final, what was the score when Celtic thrashed Rangers to reach the final?
- a) 5-0
- b) 4-0
- c) 3-0
- d) 2-0
Correct Answer: b) 4-0
Celtic won this match 4-0 at Hampden Park, with goals from Callum McGregor, Stuart Armstrong, Scott Sinclair, and a late strike from Moussa Dembele.
You have finished the quiz!
Rangers died in 2012. They are no more. Extincto. An ex-parrot. Why do you continue to call the new club Rangers? Are you in denial that the Huns died?
Hail Hail.
Shut up mate.