Chris Sutton is unhappy with some of the reactions he has witnessed as Rangers have found their footing under Barry Ferguson.
Patrick Stewart fired Philippe Clement, so the Gers icon took over as acting manager.
Ferguson struggled in the Ibrox dugout at first, but he has since proven himself by defeating Jose Mourinho and Brendan Rodgers in a matter of weeks.
On March 16, the Light Blues headed to Parkhead and defeated Celtic 3-2 in the Old Firm rivalry, thanks to a late goal from Hamza Igamane, giving them bragging rights.
Rangers win v Celtic leads to knee-jerk reaction
Sutton lambasted some of the knee-jerk comments following the Bears’ road victory against the Hoops.
The former Celtic striker believes Rodgers’ team might have won despite playing poorly and falling down two goals in the first half.
Sutton believes the focus has shifted back to the Gers’ return, despite the ludicrous hostility surrounding the Bhoys.
The Englishman said in the Daily Record (March 29): “But after losing to Rangers a week ago, you’d think they were worthless and needed to be completely rebuilt. Yes, they lost the Derby, but all the talk is about the Rangers’ comeback — yet again.
“In reality though, at 2-2 there only looked one winner and it could quite easily have ended up a victory despite not playing their best.
“Instead, Rangers went up and grabbed a goal of their own to get the bragging rights for a few weeks. Fair enough, that’s how it goes. Some of the knee-jerking has been pretty laughable, but that’s how it works in these parts.”
Ferguson has rattled Celtic after Parkhead triumph
Ferguson’s heroics at Ibrox since taking over as temporary manager might perhaps put him in line to become the next permanent manager.
After everything he’s accomplished, the former Scotland international should be considered for a contract extension beyond this season.
Andrew Cavengah and 49ers Enterprises have a huge decision to make about Ferguson’s future, but they won’t hurry into it.
The US consortium might likely take control the Rangers before the end of the season, and fans will have high hopes for them.
Celtic have consistently outperformed the Gers in terms of talent over the years, and the Americans must restore parity to the Scottish game whenever they come.
The Light Blues have only won one league title in the last decade, as the Glasgow club’s financial crisis worsens.
Cavenagh and Paraag Marathe must ensure that the Bears return to winning ways, which will need competent management from top to bottom, as well as a significant investment in the squad.
The Gers have now beaten Celtic twice in a row, and fans at Ibrox will be hoping that trend continues.
