Former Celtic striker and current pundit Chris Sutton, didn’t hold back in his Twitter commentary on Celtic’s 1-0 victory over Rangers at Ibrox.
His tweets encapsulated the emotional rollercoaster of the Glasgow Derby and offered insights that could only come from someone who has been through the highs and lows of this gruelling fixture.
Sutton was quick to praise Kyogo Furuhashi for his decisive strike, a superb half-volley that underscored the Japanese forward’s growing influence at the club. “Some finish from Kyogo,” he tweeted, reflecting the sentiment of many Celtic fans who view the striker as an heir apparent to club legends like Henrik Larsson.
The pundit also addressed a controversial moment in the match when Dessers was adjudged to have fouled Lagerbielke. This decision was a talking point, and while Sutton admitted it could have gone either way, he didn’t allow it to overshadow what was, in his view, a thoroughly deserved win for Celtic. His observation about a “huge second half coming up” hinted at the tension that is an inescapable part of any Glasgow Derby, where fortunes can change in the blink of an eye.
The former Hoops forward then turned his attention to Liam Scales, who he felt stood out in a Celtic backline that had been the subject of much scrutiny due to injuries to key players. “Well played Liam Scales,” Sutton tweeted, noting that the defender “Barely put a foot wrong.”
Finally, Sutton couldn’t resist taking a light-hearted dig at Todd Cantwell, a player who has clashed with the pundit in the past. The quip “Won’t be much movement on Tik Tok tonight…” was a cheeky reference to Cantwell’s known affinity for the social media platform, and perhaps a comment on what Sutton might have perceived as a lacklustre performance.
Sutton’s tweets summed up the gamut of emotions and talking points that make the Glasgow Derby such a captivating spectacle. From individual brilliance and controversial decisions to standout performances from unexpected quarters, his observations served as a compelling footnote to a match that, once again, lived up to its billing as one of the most intense rivalries in world football.
