Rangers star John Lundstram has claimed that injury was not to blame for his abject performance in the League Cup Final defeat to Celtic. Scott Nicholson was badly injured in a car crash on Shetland. Rangers and Celtic players rated after Ange Postecoglou's side lift No time to make real impact. In from the start. If Ange Postecoglou derived added satisfaction from the retention of the League Cup, he hid it well. The outspoken former Hearts man said on BBC Radio Scotland [14:15]: Youre not going to get offers for them now because they are out of contract. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Rangers countered in the 84th minute but backtracking Celtic defender Cameron Carter-Vickers brilliantly blocked a goalbound shot from Malik Tillman. The striker took his season tally to 24 goals with two close . The reason I push them is for days like today. At the time of the pundits comments pre-match, Rangers had scored 61 from the same amount of games. Player of the match Cameron Carter-Vickers 8.51 Rangers Celtic Avg 1 McGregor. Situated near Persley Bridge in the Granite City, the now abandoned site is near the centre of a busy commuter route in Europe's oil capital. Michael Beale reacted to losing his first game as the manager of the Light Blues by making four changes to his side with Antonio Colak, Nicolas Raskin, Todd Cantwell and Ryan Jack all showing up for the home side as they secured all three points against Derek McInnes' men at Ibrox. A number of Rangers players, including Alfredo Morelos and Ryan Kent, are out of contract in the summer and the manager will be aiming to begin the new campaign with a more streamlined playing. The match had swung towards the Light Blues and on the hour mark Postecoglou replaced Forrest and Matt O'Riley with Liel Abada and Aaron Mooy, and Celtic responded. Rangers are leading 3-0 at the break thanks to goals from Connor Goldson, Fashion Sakala and James Tavernier. Subbed. Predict six scorelines to win 250,000 for free with Super 6. Rangers have taken off Nicolas Raskin and replaced him with John Lundstram. Ranking some of the most watched shows by their IMDb ratings, Still Game scored 8.9/10 putting it at the top spot ahead of the likes of Broadchurch and Car Share. Kyogo scores a late equaliser in the Old Firm to break Rangers' hearts. Commuters will have the chance to grab some pre-loved fashion bargains later this month, with the money raised helping Shelter Scotland amidst the housing emergency. "It's very easy on a day like this to resign yourself to a failure, but we haven't done that all year or last year and we found a way. We have a big chance to go 3-1 up and we don't take it. A new study by sports firm New Balance analysed 135 UK parks and forests with running routes to determine which locations offer runners the opportunity for the most picturesque runs this spring. Reo Hatate and Aaron Mooy were also involved in a typically slick Celtic buildup. ", Earlier on Sunday, Celtic condemned the abuse, terming it "sickening and pathetic. I thought both teams were at it today, it was a real proper derby. There were even banners displayed at Ibrox today calling for change. The Met Office said next week will start with the coldest day of the year so far with temperatures dropping to near freezing in northern parts of the UK. Lanterns lit in memory of tragic Scots girl, 5, seen from plane by family flying home. Fashion Sakala laid the ball off well but Colak was unable to find a corner. The NASUWT said the latest offer from the Scottish Government and councils falls short of what teachers have demanded. Players at this club are often judged on what they do on the biggest stages and he delivers again, said Postecoglou of Furuhashi. When it comes to selling coins, there is a lot to consider and if you aren't too sure about what collectors are after, selling it can be quite tricky. What football that arrived in a ragged final came from those in hoops; the first piece of silverware of this Scottish season belongs to Celtic. He has covered Celtic in a variety of roles for close to a decade, including a stint heading up a project embedded within the football club itself. Going through a list of the squad in place as is, pundits such as Rory Loy seemed happy to ditch most of the players this summer, before coming to the conclusion that even big-name players such as Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos should move on. Rangers go to Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday in a 4pm kick-off, live on Sky Sports from 3.30pm. GRV Media Ltd, 18 Mulberry Avenue, Widnes. He continued: We go away to Easter Road - Lee [Johnson] has got them [Hibernian] in good form and then we have an important cup game at home, it is important that we show a strong response now in these four games including Motherwell away heading into the international break. Subbed. Ryan Kent fancies taking this second half by the scruff of the neck and his driving run towards the Killie box brings about the loudest reaction for some time from the home crowd as he's hauled down 25 yards from goal. Second Scots teaching union to ballot members on 'paltry' new pay offer. The Light Blues put their League Cup Final defeat to Celtic behind them as they battered Derek McInnes' men at Ibrox. I know how polite and respectful the Japanese people were, and I'm the one that brought Kyogo here. Celtic and Rangers players chose to stand instead of taking a knee prior to the 1-1 draw in the Old Firm clash at Parkhead. Rangers have narrowed the gap at the top of the Premiership to six points after defeating Kilmarnock 3-1 at Ibrox. Police stopped a 38-year-old man on the A82 near Renton today for driving a vehicle which was in a state of disrepair. Scots on alert for snow and ice as country prepares for coldest day of the year. a number of Celtic players in recent years have . Rangers simply dont have that. Celtic and Rangers both have three players each included in WhoScored's Team of the Month. After a good look he eventually gave a pen to the home side after Jeriel Dorsett appeared to hand it. The home crowd is growing restless despite the 3-1 lead. Really starting to settle alongside Goldson. Player of the match Robby. Police have confirmed that the body of Matthew Cosgrove was discovered in the Lesmahagow area on Friday afternoon. Family and friends gathered in Motherwell to pay their respects to little Isabella Grace Docherty and lit lanterns for the five-year-old who died hours after complaining of feeling sick. Yet the match finished with Celtic the more likely to score; Sead Haksabanovic screwed wide after rampaging through on goal. Big part to play this year and beyond. READ MORE: The FOUR Rangers transfer misses including Celtic star that has Craig Moore 'shaking his head', Kilmarnock at home who are fighting for their lives down there, we know Derek [McInnes] will make it really tough, he has an insight into our club, so he knows how our crowd are going to react to the start of this game, and I think they will make it difficult, we need to get three points however we get it.. Second half I was growing into the game and then the gaffers made the decision to change the three to get to try and get another goal. Motherwell boss says ref got VAR calls spot-on in crucial Ross County win, Stuart Kettlewell was delighted with how his side handled big moments in the game at Dingwall, David Martindale admits showing David Marshall the middle finger for red card but insists Hibs keeper saw the funny side. We're no further away than what we were four or five weeks ago. Michael Beales side have been all over the Ayrshire side from the off and it could have been more if it were for better finishing. Jordan Jones launched the corner to the back post where Ash Taylor headed it back into danger. Ange Postecoglous Celtic will now go to St Mirren on Sunday lunchtime as they look to regain their nine-point lead at the summit. Kyogo Furuhashi's late strike saw Celtic snatch a 2-2 draw with Rangers to maintain . Saul Murray, 33, died during a robbery-gone-wrong after he met two women at his flat who gave him the sedative GHB after engaging in sexual activity with him. Goldson opened the scoring in the sixth minute after getting on the end of a Sam Walker save. Rangers respond to last Sunday's Old Firm Viaplay Cup final defeat by cutting Celtic's Scottish Premiership lead to six points thanks to a clinical first-half showing against Kilmarnock. Viewers of the popular ITV programme were less than impressed as hosts Ant and Dec were introduced to the studio audience. Rangers Celtic statistic from 2019 League Cup Final shocks supporters. Moments like this, you want to get the whole experience, Postecoglou said. Ibrox held its breath as Beaton checked for a possible handball in the Rangers penalty area after a Starfelt shot hit Goldson, but play continued as it did following a second possible penalty claim for Celtic when again the ball cameoff Goldson minutes later. Its not nice but we didnt come to the game until the second half, in my opinion.. On as part of a triple change for the final moments at Ibrox. Lanterns lit after tragic death of Lanarkshire girl, 5, seen from plane by her grief-stricken family. Graeme Souness became Rangers manager in May 1986 and declared his intent to build a team based only on merit, saying that signing players who observed another religion or had a different skin colour [a] "felt completely normal". Celtic and Rangers took the primetime slot on Wednesday night as the eyes of the world descended on Glasgow.. And they were treated to a raucous spectacle under the Celtic Park lights. He has replaced Fashion Sakala. ", Furuhashi, who has scored six goals in seven games since moving to Celtic from Vissel Kobe in July, posted a tweet on Monday which read: "I'll never walk alone #Notoracism.". John Souttar was given a couple of minutes by Michael Beale at the end of the game. Glasgow charity rush to aid of man and woman after unprovoked attack on Argyle Street. So if you think you have a rare coin, here is what you need to know before selling. Kyogo Furuhashi's late strike saw Celtic snatch a 2-2 draw with Rangers to maintain their nine-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Family of Scot left disabled after breaking back in car crash raising funds for trial. When you look at the Celtic side there are four or five players who either almost guarantee goals or have a very good chance of one. New Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou told Celtic TV: "To be honest, it saddens me a lot because I'm the one who's brought him over here. Derek McInnes wanted a reaction and got one through Jeriel Dorsett who pulled one back for the Rugby Park men on the 60th minute. Rangers F.C. signing policy - Wikipedia What Celtic players, past or present, actually used to support Rangers?LOVE FOOTBALL? I was expecting more from the team and myself on the day so it is disappointing. But John Lundstram insists the gap between Rangers and Celtic is not a chasm as he defended the teams season in the wake of a Premiership collapse and the threat of yet another Parkhead treble. This moment, in the shadow of an abysmal Hampden performance which has Rangers fans rethinking their stance on Michael Beale, has to be a turning point. Substitutes Mooy, Jota and Georgios Giakoumakis were all involved in an attack inside the Gers box and when the ball fell to Furuhashi, the Japan striker lifted his shot high past McGregor for a share of the spoils as seven minutes ofadded time could not provide a winner. It's a big occasion, big game and I thought we tightened up in areas where our football is a lot more free-flowing and we didn't do that today.". Robbie Neilson warns Celtic 'we're going there to win' as Hearts boss bullish about double header with Ange. Looked like he should have done better at Kilmarnock goal. Game 15 of Beales hitherto unbeaten tenure saw Celtic reaffirm the sense they are Scotlands dominant force. February saw the Hoops score nine goals in the Scottish Premiership, while also keeping two . The individuals involved have been identified and will be banned indefinitely from all Rangers games," the statement said. On the stroke of half-time Willie Collum was sent to the VAR screen to check on a possible penalty. He is also currently a Celtic season ticket holder, while still harbouring a love for Paul McStay and Shunsuke Nakamura. Were just as not happy as the fans are, were fans and players at the same time, so its tough for us as well. As Covid-19 has affected everyone, it has seriously impacted what companies spend on ads. Up stepped Tavernier who made no mistake and fired Rangers ahead with his 100th career goal. Another change for Rangers sees Alfredo Morelos replace Fashion Sakala. Morelos stabbed home at the back post from Taverniers free-kick to give Rangers a pulse. All in all, every pundit and presenter in place on Sportsound were in agreement that the Ibrox club are facing a massive rebuild, with the main problem being they havent proven they are capable of doing the business to optimise that certainly not in the way Postecoglou and Celtic have done over the last 18 months. Heavily involved with pace a real threat. But quite remarkably, this Rangers team have failed to learn their lesson of the last few years as the clubs determination to hold on to this squad of bottlers costs them big. Man lured to death by 'honeytrap' pair who robbed him of fake Rolex after Instagram plot. Subbed. Collum was quick to flash the yellow. No complaints with the overall result, he said. You watch the players, the fans, what it means to them. Ibrox StadiumAttendance: Attendance50,066. The video was reportedly taken when the supporters were in Dingwall for Rangers' 4-2 Premiership win at Ross County. The Rangers winger raced through the midfield and was taken down by the defender. Of course, we spoke but we keep that internal. - Stream Show Racism The Red Card on ESPN+. Quiet afternoon apart from picking ball out of the net. Rangers Celtic statistic from 2019 League Cup Final shocks supporters About half of the Lions were non-Celts from the Glasgow area which does put them under suspicion. John Hartson has defended Michael Beale's Rangers selection against Celtic in the Viaplay Cup final on Sunday. Ange Postecoglou's Hoops got the better of Michael Beale's Light Blues courtesy of two strikes It still remains 3-1 to Rangers. Greg Taylor, Reo Hatate and Callum McGregor make the cut, each scoring one goal each, while the former two also bagged an assist in Celtic's three victories. Rangers started with intent and Kent forced Joe Hart into a save inside the opening minute, but the home fans were silenced just minutes later as Celtic took the lead. It was nothing short of disgraceful. Shelter Scotland launch Glasgow Central Station pop up clothes shops. Kathy Friend, from Glasgow, was involved in a number of nature-related ventures, and formerly worked as a camerawoman. Postecoglou made a post-match point of emphasising all that is good about his team. It looked like that on the weekend, but in my personal opinion, I dont think it is massive. Have something to tell us about this article? Celtic and Rangers have three players each in TOTM | GlasgowWorld Rangers afternoon had started inauspiciously in the stands, too, with a significant segment of their support belting out sectarian verse during a tribute to the recently deceased Hibernian owner Ron Gordon. Rory McKenzie has been booked for Killie. Former Rangers player looking like brilliant Celtic signing Rangers 2 - 2 Celtic - Match Report & Highlights Rangers vs Kilmarnock LIVE score and goal updates from the Scottish Antonio Colak has caused problems all afternoon for Killie. Beale was magnanimous in defeat. Jeriel Dorsett pulled a consulation back for Killie but it wasn't enough. Dorsett got to the ball ahead of McGregor to nod it past him. Overall there's still a lot of positives to take for Michael Beale. Killie grabbed a goal in the second period but it proved to only be a consolation. Rangers keep the three points in Govan after beating Kilmarnock 3-1. Report reveals Celtic and Rangers in top 20 best-supported clubs in the world Attendance As an average over the 2017-18 season 57,523 fans turned up for each home game ranking overall in ninth place. Celtic, in club captain Callum McGregor, only had one. Beale insisted he is super positive about Rangers future. Its a day Ill remember for ever. He's well aware that there is a particularly embittered element of the Celtic support ready to lap up . Furuhashi always looked the most likely to break the deadlock, having peppered Allan McGregors goal before he met a Greg Taylor cross. According to mcneil 7 of the lisbon lions were catholic - himself, jinky, craig,murdoch,chalmers, lennox, clark and the remaining 4 four wallace,auld,gemmell and simpson were non- catholic. Hearts face Celtic twice in the next week and Neilson fancies his team's chances. 2023 GRV Media Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Wednesday 4 January 2023 12:36, UK. The Light Blues put their League Cup Final defeat to Celtic behind them as they battered Derek McInnes' men at Ibrox. The next time Rangers walk out at Hampden in a League Cup Final v Celtic, which could be next season, if the team is once again a mirror image then realistically, we can expect the same result. Stunning ball over the top for Fashion Sakala who has to score. The company, based in Drumchapel, has reportedly ceased all trading with its annual results currently overdue by more than two months. Rangers have regained control the game and look to have secured the three points. It is now open and serving up cocktails, other drinks and food. Like Tavernier, not much defending going back the way with plenty of forward work. He has made great play of signing individuals he believes can make an impact on the Rangers first XI. All planned teacher strikes have been suspended after a new pay offer was presented by the Scottish Government. Something went wrong, please try again later. He doesnt come up with the goods often enough look at him last weekend. Away Team: Hart (6), Johnston (6), Carter-Vickers (6), Starfelt (5), Taylor (n/a), McGregor (6), Hatate (6), ORiley (5), Forrest (5), Maeda (7), Kyogo (7) Glasgow bakery Mortons Rolls 'ceases all trading' in 'hammer blow' to city. Derek McInnes has made one sub at half-time with Jordan Jones replacing Alebiosu for Kilmarnock. The iconic firm was formed back in 1965. The decision was made after Gers midfielder Glen Kamara claimed he was . I take great pride in it. His efforts were summed up when he sprinted full pelt to catch a loose ball and save his side conceding a goal kick as well as showing his trademark tidy neat and tidy passing. CCTV captured the horrifying incident in full and graphic detail. Derek McInnes rages at 'bizarre' Rangers penalty snub as Kilmarnock boss miffed by Willie Collum decision. But Gers failed to maintain those standards and allowed Killie to pull one back with Jeriel Dorsetts first goal for the club. But there was more drama to come and in the 88th minute, Celtic snatched an equaliser. Rangers 3-1 Kilmarnock: Clinical first half from hosts cuts Celtic's I think the combination as I just said, didnt complement each other well. Aaron Mooy has proved a brilliant piece of business for Ange Postecoglou with the midfielder now fully up and running fitness wise but he was one who was training across the city pre joining the Hoops. Home Team: McGregor (6), Tavernier (6), Goldson (5), Davies (5), Barisic (5), Lundstram (6), Kamara (5), Sakala (7), Tillman (6), Kent (6), Morelos (5) Allan McGregor, James Tavernier, Connor Goldson, Borna Barisic, Glen Kamara, Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos all started in 2019 and in 2023. Weve been consistent for a very long time. Michael Beale will be worried his side have not responded well to losing a goal. Alfredo Morelos has entered the field for Rangers. Zoe Hagman and her daughter Ariana Catalano have opened Arredo on Shawlands' Kilmarnock Road to bring some flair to the street and also to the homes of local shoppers. All planned teacher strikes have been suspended after a new pay offer was presented by the Scottish Government. Teacher strikes suspended as union backs new Scottish Government pay offer. I know you sholdnt really be judging goin by religion but its just the way in glasgow lol, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. The game stretched in the increasingly tense final stages. The newest bar in Glasgow's west end is run by the same people behind popular city centre bar Tingle on Mitchell Street. Arfield, Hagi and Souttar all on for Rangers. CCTV footage has captured the moment a man and woman were assaulted by a male on Argyle Street at around 11pm on Friday night. The midfield Beale deployed was one-paced and ponderous. Goals from Connor Goldson, Fashion Sakala and James Tavernier were enough for Michael Beales side to grab the three points in Govan. For a team which has consistently come up short domestically for Rangers it is quite remarkable that the hierarchy of the club have shown a determination to hold on to them for so long. Big part in opener and second goal with a stunning switch. Michael Beale reacted to losing his first game as the manager of the Light Blues by . Rangers 4-1: Celtic: Champions ease aside 10-man rivals at Ibrox As the Ibrox faithful grew increasingly frustrated, Morelos headed well over from Tavernier's corner before curling a shot past the post. Celtic legend defends Michael Beale's Rangers selection decision v Celtic Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. We have no excuses. We didnt play to our true level. "Furthermore, the RSC [Rangers Supporters Club] of which they were members and travelled with to the game, have been banned from receiving tickets for future fixtures. scoring at a pace exceeding the club record, Celtic announce PPV option for sold-out Hearts match, {{^disable_secondary_title}}{{#secondary_title}}{{secondary_title}}{{/secondary_title}}{{^secondary_title}}{{title.raw}}{{/secondary_title}}{{/disable_secondary_title}}{{#disable_secondary_title}}{{ title.raw }}{{/disable_secondary_title}}, 2023 GRV Media Ltd. All Rights Reserved. John Lundstram has revealed the Rangers players' anger at defeat by Celtic. Tributes paid to 'vibrant' Glasgow community hero who tragically died after long cancer battle. We'd like to be two points closer, but there's 18 games to go and we need to keep improving here.". The forgotten history of the Old Firm - The Versed The Light Blues put the game out of sight in the first 45 minutes as they raced into a three goal lead.