Rangers pegged back by Celtic in 2-2 Ibrox draw
Rangers have allowed 16-year-old striker Chris Condy to undergo a medical at Brighton, with a deal agreed, and they expect to receive more than standard compensation as the youth scorer prepares to join the Seagulls’ development setup.
Youssef Chermiti’s brace put Rangers 2-0 up at Ibrox but Kieran Tierney’s header and Reo Hatate’s late equaliser from a VAR-awarded penalty earned Celtic a 2-2 draw, leaving Hearts six points clear of Rangers in the title race.
Andy Halliday and Peter Grant say Danny Rohl erred by withdrawing Ryan Naderi for Mo Diomande at 2-1, isolating Chermiti and letting Celtic seize control before Hatate’s late VAR penalty made it 2-2.
Jermaine Pennant says Ibrox’s ‘electric’ Old Firm atmosphere made him wish he had played for Rangers, recalling a past Hibs trial and previously turning down Real Madrid in 2010.
Extended BBC Sportscene highlights of Rangers 2-2 Celtic are available, featuring Youssef Chermiti’s double, Kieran Tierney’s header and Reo Hatate’s late penalty at Ibrox.
Ex-referee Keith Hackett backs Alan Shearer’s call to change the handball law after Dujon Sterling’s inadvertent handball led to Celtic’s late VAR-awarded penalty at Ibrox. He also explained there was no red card as the goalkeeper likely would have saved it. Rangers were held 2-2.
Analysis questions Ryan Naderi’s impact despite Chermiti’s double, citing poor duels and few touches in the 2-2 draw. Recruitment chief Andrew Cavenagh may reassess striker options, with Bojan Miovski currently sidelined from recent starts.
