Callum McGregor delivered a brutally honest assessment of his team after Celtic suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat against bitter rivals Rangers in the League Cup. The captain accused his teammates of playing like a disjointed group of individuals rather than a cohesive unit, warning that their current defensive vulnerabilities and lack of collective effort are simply unacceptable.
Benjamin Nygren expressed complete confidence ahead of Celtic's Premier Sports Cup quarter-final against Rangers at Ibrox. The in-form Swedish winger insisted he will turn the hostile, all-home crowd atmosphere into positive energy as the Hoops aim for a semi-final spot at Hampden Park.
Olwethu Makhanya expressed immense excitement ahead of his Old Firm debut as Rangers host Celtic in Sunday's Premier Sports Cup quarter-final. The South African defender highlighted the team's strong defensive partnership and mental character following a run of four straight wins.
Callum McGregor urged his Celtic team-mates to block out the hostile Ibrox atmosphere during Sunday's Premier Sports Cup quarter-final against Rangers. With no visiting supporters allowed inside the stadium, the skipper insists the squad must stay calm and impose their aggressive passing style.
Martin O'Neill expects a hostile atmosphere when Celtic travel to face Rangers in Sunday's Premier Sports Cup quarter-final without away supporters. Former captain Scott Brown insisted that an early goal will be essential to turn the 50,000 home fans anxious.
Derek McInnes called on Rangers supporters to turn Ibrox into an intimidating fortress for Sunday's Premier Sports Cup quarter-final against Celtic. With no away fans permitted inside the ground, the Light Blues boss wants to leverage the home crowd to spark a season-defining victory.
The iconic Old Firm derby will be played in front of home supporters only this season after Celtic and Rangers reached a significant agreement with the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL). This 'temporary arrangement' comes as a direct response to the serious crowd disorder and pitch incursions that marred last season's Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox.
Martin O'Neill has revealed that he would have "happily stayed on" at Celtic if he'd been asked, with new manager Wilfried Nancy facing sack calls after just three games. The Frenchman, only weeks into his tenure, has already found himself under intense scrutiny, with Sunday's Scottish League Cup final defeat to St Mirren prompting an extraordinary backlash from fans and reopening debate about whether continuity might have offered a steadier hand.
Celtic fans are calling for "absolute clown" Wilfried Nancy to be sacked after Sunday's surprise Scottish League Cup final defeat to St. Mirren. The Frenchman has only overseen three matches since taking over as Brendan Rodgers' permanent replacement earlier this month, but supporters have already seen enough of the former Columbus Crew boss to demand his exit.
Rangers fans protested against Russell Martin, whom they consider the "worst manager in their history", after a dismal start to the 2025-26 campaign. Rangers faced Hibernian in a Scottish League Cup quarter-final clash on Saturday and after the team's 2-0 win, Martin bizarrely thanked supporters, despite their vehement protest at the Stadium.