Celtic fans love nothing more than watching Rangers implode.
With the 49ers Enterprises cash behind Rangers, the Ibrox support firmly believes Celtic’s dominance of Scottish football was coming to an end.
However, it’s not going to plan as Celtic sit pretty at the top of the Scottish Premiership table six points ahead of a stuttering Rangers side who are now under serious pressure.
Russell Martin has presided over the worst result in their 13-year European history after Club Brugge battered Rangers midweek.
And it appears that according to a hilarious WhatsApp rumour being spread by the Ibrox support, Martin has lost the Rangers dressing room with the Celtic fixture just days away.
Rangers manager Russell Martin at loggerheads with James Tavernier days before Celtic visit
Russell Martin he provided Celtic fans with weeks of entertainment and this latest rumour, although a wee bit far-fetched, will bring some Friday joy to the Parkhead support.
The rumour goes as follows, “Latest gossip, I apologise in advance if this has already been posted but one of the lads I know from the Motherwell True Blue put it on their page: ‘So I got a wee bit of info last night regarding Tav and what happened in the changing room, which appears to have been at the RTC.
‘As agreed at the start of the season, Tav was meant to be staying but his agent is obviously not happy he’s being benched so much and has now been told he can find a new club this season.
‘The next part boils my p-ss and makes me want this charlatan out the door sooner rather than later.
‘Russell Martin went into the changing room after an initial discussion with one or two players and said “I’m not interested in all this shite and all that 55 stuff will be getting taken down off the walls this week”.
‘Thus an argument ensued, causing not just a fallout between RM and Tav, but has caused division between the players.
‘Tav is really the only player left from the 55 season, so it’s very much an attack on the old guard to try and replace with the new guard.
‘Hence RMs p-sh talk of harmony and everything will be ok after Monday. Tav, Raskin, Dessers, Diamonde and Bajrami are all free to find new clubs. Either this window or the next.’
Quite the story and Rangers fans are sharing it all over social media, with many believing it.
Whether it’s true or not, Celtic must go to Ibrox and demolish them. Show no mercy and then we will see some the real WhatsApp rumour-mill going into full swing.
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!
What 55 ?
One thing is apparent. Russell Martin seems to be a strong and decent person and means to change the whole stinking ethos of that club. I think he conducts himself very well. I am sure he is disgusted with the behaviour he sees both from fans and players and the previous board. I hope the Americans stand by him and support him as Scottish football in general will be in a better place. They need rid of the bigots, but we also need rid of ours.
I find it interesting that Sevco have almost twice the coefficient points number that we have. This tells you something about the so called board at Celtic. Asleep at the wheel indeed. Sevco need to keep this present manager/coach and we need rid of DD, PL and NICHOLSON. back Dom McKay.