According to Graham Dorrans, Celtic’s’match-winners’ are among their squad members, which is the primary distinction between them and managerless Rangers.
In that regard, it’s fantastic to see the former midfielder comprehend the realities that face Rangers whether they watch Celtic on a regular basis or when they play the Bhoys at Ibrox or Parkhead.
From Matt O’Riley, who scored in stoppage time during Celtic’s shock victory at Motherwell recently, to Kyogo Furuhashi, who has been scoring the winning goal at Ibrox often this season.
It may be sunny in one garden, but pandemonium reigns in the other as Rangers, who fired manager Michael Beale after falling seven points behind the leaders, hunt for a new boss.
There is no disputing Graham Dorrans’ remarks about “match-winners.” Truths are truths. But he also needs to be criticized for saying, as he did on Go Radio, that “there isn’t a massive gulf between the two.”
The former West Brom player needs to be brought back to reality at that point, I suppose. From playing style, luring the best managers, finding specific players, winning trophies, handling pressure, the actual Glasgow Derby games, recruitment, and responding to setbacks. The gap is beyond wide, and it is evident on the playing field.
Differences between Celtic and Rangers
Celtic were the team under pressure going into that match (at Ibrox), according to Dorrans. They’d just been removed from the cup. Drew visited St. Johnstone from home. Everyone had Rangers winning the game in their pregame predictions. They failed to.
“I believe that Celtic currently possesses match-winners. There isn’t, in my opinion, a wide gap between the two. However, Celtic has players who can win games. Neither have Rangers.
7-point advantage… and expanding
The top team has a seven-point advantage going into the second international break, and Brendan Rodgers’ team still seems to be struggling to get going.
Reo Hatate is now getting warmed up, fresh faces like Luis Palma are beginning to emerge, and Rodgers himself is beginning to settle down for the second time. Cameron Cartver-Vickers has just returned.
It wouldn’t be a surprise if the lead was two points after the Rangers match in December when that match is scheduled.
