Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton has shared his thoughts on the Hoops’ dramatic 5-4 penalty victory over the Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup final this afternoon.
With Celtic showing their elite mindset to bounce back from 1-0 down at halftime and twice letting a lead slip, with the game going to penalties, Brendan Rodgers’ legacy is ever-growing in his second spell as Hoops manager.
However, Sutton made sure to poke fun at the Rangers, and in particular, their manager Philippe Clement.
Well played Celtic and Brendan Rodgers, absolutely relentless 👏👏☘️🏆 Another moral victory maybe for Rangers though…
— Chris Sutton (@chris_sutton73) December 15, 2024
Clement’s mentality of celebrating a 3-3 draw against Celtic at Ibrox last April has sensationally backfired, highlighting what many see as a sign of his loser mentality as a manager.
The Rangers ran Celtic close at Hampden; however, under Brendan Rodgers, the Hoops are winners.
Even on days like today, when they are not at their best, they find a way to grind out victories.
A penalty shootout win at the Rangers end of Hampden perfectly sums up this winning mentality.
What this defeat means for Clement’s future at Rangers remains to be seen.
A mini run of form had created significant hype ahead of the game from Ibrox, but the fact that Celtic still emerged victorious, even when far from their best, highlights the strength and resilience of the team.
However, Brendan Rodgers will be aiming to shift things into a higher gear in the coming months, with the Champions League knockout playoffs now firmly in sight.
