Following Rangers’ loss to Celtic in Sunday’s Scottish League Cup final, Chris Sutton quickly resorted to social media to make fun of the team.
After the score was deadlocked at 3-3 after extra time, Celtic won a 5-4 penalty shootout to raise the trophy in a spectacular spectacle.
The loss is difficult for the Gers to accept, particularly for manager Philippe Clement, who will probably feel the pressure once more in spite of the team’s strong showing.
Sutton, a well-known commentator and former Celtic striker, didn’t hesitate to make fun of Rangers in a post on his X account on December 15.
Sutton remarked, “Well done, Celtic and Brendan Rodgers.” “Very unrelenting.” Perhaps Rangers will win another moral victory, though.
The Rangers’ loss encapsulates Philippe Clement’s life.
Rangers’ primary source of success appeared to be the Scottish League Cup, but their loss to Celtic means that they are now seriously concentrating on the Scottish Cup and Europa League, given the league’s 11-point deficit.
In fact, the Belgian had improved his team’s performance in recent weeks, and their midweek stalemate with Tottenham appeared to have improved their chances going into Sunday’s final matchup with Celtic, but it was not to be.
Without a question, Clement will bear the brunt of the loss, and there will continue to be legitimate worries about his ability to turn things around at Ibrox.
He will have to hope his team can do something exceptional in Europe or win the Scottish Cup instead of having a trophyless season, which would be disastrous for the Gers.
It remains to be seen whether Clement’s future is decided following the loss, but the Rangers administration must undoubtedly be alarmed.
