The fallout from Celtic’s League Cup triumph continues to spiral, with Rangers and their supporters refusing to move on from a penalty decision that didn’t go their way at Hampden. What started as post-match frustration has now evolved into an orchestrated effort to pile pressure on referees ahead of their crucial SPFL showdown with Celtic on January 2nd.
Rangers’ insistence on highlighting perceived injustices is nothing new, but this time it appears to be part of a larger campaign to influence officiating decisions going forward. Rangers and penalties have become a running joke for years, they always seem to get them. However, not this season! Without their spot kicks, they’ve fallen eleven points behind Celtic in the league.
Setting the Scene for January 2nd
With the sides set to meet at Ibrox in the New Year, the noise surrounding Rangers’ Hampden grievances feels less like righteous indignation and more like a calculated attempt to ensure the whistle goes their way. The uproar isn’t just aimed at Sunday’s League Cup final—it’s about shaping the narrative for the upcoming league encounter.
By stoking outrage now, Rangers are undoubtedly laying the groundwork for favourable decisions in the derby. The circus rolls on. The noise from Rangers and their supporters over penalties serves a clear purpose: to plant seeds of doubt in the minds of officials. Whether it works remains to be seen, but Celtic fans will certainly have their eyes on the refereeing decisions at Ibrox come January 2nd.
