Celtic continues to dominate under the leadership of Brendan Rodgers, with their form showing no signs of slowing down. This festive period is crucial for the Scottish champions as Rodgers aims to solidify their position in the league and ease pressure in the latter half of the season. With several key fixtures, including a trip to Aberdeen, the League Cup final, and critical Champions League clashes, the coming weeks could define the trajectory of Celtic’s campaign.
Currently, Celtic holds a four-point lead over second-placed Aberdeen with a game in hand, underscoring their consistency. Their advantage over arch-rivals Rangers is even more pronounced, with an 11-point gap that seems poised to widen further. Despite doubts raised by pundits like Graeme Souness about the supposed narrow margin between Celtic and Rangers, recent performances have proven otherwise. Simon Jordan, a former Crystal Palace owner and regular on talkSPORT, has weighed in to counter Souness’ claims, offering a sharp critique of his perspective.
Jordan dismissed the idea that matches between Celtic and Rangers suggest equality, pointing to Celtic’s 3-0 victory in September as an example of their dominance, even without reaching top gear. He emphasized the broader disparity between the two teams, noting that while Rangers might compete in isolated games, they fall far behind in the league standings. “Winning battles doesn’t matter if you lose the war,” Jordan explained, referring to Celtic’s ability to consistently outperform Rangers over the course of a season and secure the title by substantial margins.
Graeme Souness had previously argued that Rangers held their own in individual games against Celtic, citing narrow scorelines. However, Jordan and fellow pundit Martin O’Neill refuted this, asserting that the points gap at the end of the season reflects the true gulf between the teams. Jordan remarked that if Rangers trail by 15 points, it’s clear they are miles behind Celtic in quality and consistency.
Looking ahead, Celtic has a challenging schedule that could further underline their superiority. Key fixtures include a Champions League clash with RB Leipzig, a high-stakes League Cup final against Rangers, and several league matches. As the New Year approaches, the Bhoys have a chance to extend their lead and reaffirm their dominance, leaving little room for doubt about who reigns supreme in Scottish football.
