Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers’ Glasgow derby record has been praised by pundit and former Hoops right-back Mark Wilson.
In 16 matches against Rangers, the current Parkhead gaffer has lost just once, back in 2018. Even at that, the sole game his team’s city rivals have beaten him was a narrow 1-0 scoreline in their favour.
Rodgers knows how to beat the Gers having done so 12 times. His win rate against them is a lofty 75%.
Wilson admitted on the morning after Sunday’s game that he’d rather be in the situation of his old club regarding the title race. He said: [Sky Sports] “I’d rather be in Celtic’s position at the minute knowing that Rangers have to come here and get a result, and seeing how those games have gone this season.”
The next league Glasgow derby is pivotal. At Parkhead, the Hoops have the slightest edge and the fact they have a manager leading the way who knows what he is doing is crucial.
Indeed, the pundit thinks that the boss has the edge over his opposite number. He said: “Brendan Rodgers has been an incredibly difficult manager to beat for Rangers managers and he’s had a fair few of them.
“Philippe Clement, Rangers supporters like him and think he’s the real deal and he looks the real deal. But he’s had two cracks at Rodgers and failed to beat him and yesterday was a big opportunity.”
“If it was me, I’d rather be sitting in Celtic’s position knowing I’ve got a home game against Rangers.”
With six league matches to go, the Bhoys know what they need to do to retain their title. They have to be impeccable over the coming weeks but with a fully fit squad that is beginning to click into gear, there is no reason to say they can’t.
