Rangers 3-0 Celtic | Match Reaction
Summary
Celtic AM hosts Tom and Pierce analyze Celtic’s 3-0 Scottish Cup defeat to Rangers at Ibrox, focusing on the team’s lack of midfield aggression and failure to play through the press. The panel criticizes manager Martin O’Neill’s tactical decisions, including the starting lineup and lack of halftime adjustments, while highlighting the absence of a physical defensive midfielder. They discuss the recurring "Ibrox curse" and the need for immediate tactical changes ahead of upcoming matches against Ferencváros and the next Old Firm derby.
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Intro: Celtic 3-0 Rangers defeat reaction
Initial shock and comparison to past derbies
Midfield issues and second half collapse
Starting lineup criticism: Tenet and Johnson
Lack of physicality and winning second balls
Inability to play through the press at Ibrox
Away game struggles and Casper's role
Fan Q&A: Why start Tenet and Nigren?
Slow passing and lack of ambition in midfield
Historical Ibrox struggles and lack of fight
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Team lightweight nature and tactical needs
Transfer market failures and missing physical midfielder
Criticism of Martin O'Neill's half-time changes
Goalkeeper choice and lack of tactical variation
Concerns for Sunday's derby atmosphere
Looking ahead: Must-win games vs Ferros and Rangers
Rejection of 'wake up call' narrative and final thoughts
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