Rangers’ defence and derby decisions under scrutiny after 2-2 Celtic draw
Connor Barron could return for Rangers in the Scottish Cup vs Celtic, with Rohl wary after Rangers lost midfield control after half-time in the 2-2 league draw and with Nicolas Raskin’s place potentially at risk.
Chris Sutton and Kris Boyd criticise Danny Rohl for engaging Luke McCowan before the Old Firm, saying Rangers should ignore such talk after surrendering control to Celtic in a 2-2 draw at Ibrox.
Frank McAvennie claims he heard a rumour of a post-match tunnel scuffle after Rangers’ 2-2 vs Celtic, with Julian Araujo and Mikey Moore involved in on-pitch flashpoints before the Scottish Cup rematch.
Ryan Stevenson backs Hearts for the title, mocking Rangers’ Ibrox celebrations and calling both Rangers and Celtic too flaky after their 2-2 draw.
Kris Boyd hails Youssef Chermiti’s ‘incredible’ Old Firm brace, noting nine league goals split largely vs Hearts and Celtic, as Chris Sutton jokes about recalling former sporting director Kevin Thelwell.
Leeds director Pete Lowy says he is not involved with Rangers and is a Celtic fan, praising Celtic Park nights. He adds Paraag Marathe’s Rangers role did not detract from his Leeds duties.
Kris Boyd warns Rangers’ title bid will fail unless Rohl shores up a flimsy defence after a 2-2 vs Celtic, citing recent lapses, questions over the Souttar-Fernandez understanding and the end of their clean-sheet run.
Kieran Tierney savours his first goal vs Rangers in the 2-2 draw but targets the title, urging Celtic to avoid slow starts as the run-in intensifies.
Martin O’Neill says he has mellowed despite wading into the post-Rangers melee, and urges Celtic to start better after the 2-2 at Ibrox with the title race tight.
Kris Boyd’s comments on Rangers’ ‘mentality’ and ‘nearly men’ are highlighted after points dropped and a derby swing, urging sustained cup and league wins under Danny Rohl.
Rangers prospect Findlay Curtis, on loan at Kilmarnock and under contract to 2027, has impressed including a right-back outing. Another loan next season looks likely before a first-team push.
Falkirk vs Rangers moved to Sunday 12 April, 12pm, live on TV. Rangers have not beaten Falkirk this season, with a 1-1 away draw marking Russell Martin’s final game in charge.
Rangers hold a sell-on clause for Fashion Sakala at Al-Fayha but risk losing any windfall as he is out of contract this summer. A renewal there or a return to Ibrox is floated amid uncertainty over wide options.
Rangers-linked Luke Graham, 22, has emerged at Dundee after loans, with a £1.5m Portsmouth bid rejected. Stephen Wright cites Walter Smith’s view that centre-backs need time to bed in.
Union Bears plan an 11am fan march from Cessnock Subway before the 1pm Scottish Cup tie at Ibrox, where around 7,500 Celtic away fans are expected under cup ticket allocations.
