Celtic’s social media team couldn’t resist a cheeky dig at Rangers after their dramatic 3-3 draw with Hibernian at Easter Road on Saturday afternoon.
Following Rangers’ midweek win over Celtic, their fans were full of confidence, dreaming of a fresh-season charge despite trailing the Hoops by 11 points. However, that optimism took a significant hit when Rangers squandered a two-goal lead against Hibs.
The Light Blues looked in control at 2-0 and even restored the lead at 3-2, only for Hibs to fight back once more, with the hosts nearly nicking the win at the end. As the full-time whistle blew in Edinburgh, Celtic’s Twitter account wasted no time in having a sly pop at their Glasgow rivals.
A picture of Brendan Rodgers flashing a thumbs-up and beaming smile appeared almost instantly—too perfect in its timing to be anything but intentional. The post delighted Celtic fans, who have watched their side maintain a healthy lead at the top of the table.
With Rangers faltering, Celtic now have a golden chance to extend their advantage further. A win against St Mirren in this afternoon’s 3pm kick-off at Celtic Park would widen the gap to 13 points—applying even more pressure as the league campaign enters a crucial phase.
Rodgers will demand full focus from his side as they look to make the most of this opportunity against a St Mirren team enjoying a solid season themselves. However, with Celtic fans buoyed by the weekend’s drama, the stage is set for another electric afternoon in Paradise.
