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Will Derek McInnes complete the double against Celtic, or can Martin O’Neill recover from a nightmare week to move eight points clear of Rangers? <\/p>\n
The Old Firm sides meet in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday, live on Sky Sports,<\/em> seven days after the Ibrox side laid down a marker with an emphatic League Cup win.<\/p>\nWhile McInnes appears to have weathered an early storm at Rangers, O’Neill is looking for solutions after Celtic followed up that 3-0 defeat with a 3-1 loss to Ferencvaros in the Europa League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n Sunday 20th September 11:00am\n <\/span>\n \n Kick off 12:00pm\n <\/span><\/p>\n\n \n <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\nOnly Celtic fans will be inside Parkhead at the order of the authorities amid a ticket allocation spat between the two Glasgow giants<\/a>.<\/p>\nWe look at some of the talking points ahead of what is sure to be another fascinating encounter…<\/p>\nIs pressure mounting on O’Neill?<\/h3>\nIt is amazing how quickly things can change in football.<\/p>\nJust a few months ago, O’Neill was at peak legendary Celtic status after saving their season to deliver a league and cup double.<\/p>\nThey then capitulated against LASK and crashed out of the Champions League, but a winning domestic start kept the pressure off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n Celtic have suffered back-to-back defeats\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nHowever, the League Cup defeat to Rangers, followed by their Europa League loss to Ferencvaros means Sunday could be seen as a must-win for the veteran boss – even if the 74-year-old does not think so.<\/p>\nCeltic are guaranteed to go into the international break top of the Scottish Premiership, but few Celtic fans would accept back-to-back defeats to their fiercest rivals. Especially when they have dominated domestically for so long.<\/p>\nO’Neill will be desperately seeking solutions ahead of Sunday’s game after admitting their confidence has taken a hit.<\/p>\nIs McInnes out the woods?<\/h3>\nWhile the pressure is mounting at Parkhead, it appears to be easing at Ibrox after a turbulent start for McInnes.<\/p>\nFailure to secure European football and a slow start domestically had many wondering if he was the right manager to deliver silverware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n Rangers are looking for their fifth straight win\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nBut then the results started to come, and a tactical masterclass against Celtic to reach the League Cup semi-finals has switched the momentum.<\/p>\nThe former Rangers midfielder backed himself to bring success to the club and victory on Sunday would put them just two points behind Celtic in the Scottish Premiership.<\/p>\nBut defeat would leave them eight points in arrears after just seven games. If that happens, the scrutiny would no doubt return.<\/p>\nBig selection issues for Celtic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n It was a tough night for Celtic against Ferencvaros\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nIt is not just a selection headache, but a dizzying migraine facing O’Neill – with five key positions to ponder before Sunday’s showdown.<\/p>\nYou can only confidently predict six of his starting XI: captain Callum McGregor, talismanic midfielder Benjamin Nygren, top scorer Camilo Duran, fans’ favourite Kieran Tierney, reliable defender Cameron Carter-Vickers and academy graduate Colby Donovan.<\/p>\nGK:<\/strong> Goalkeeper Sam Johnstone was less than convincing on his Old Firm debut last weekend and was replaced by previous No 1 Viljami Sinisalo against Ferencvaros on Thursday.<\/p>\nLCB:<\/strong> Liam Scales and Auston Trusty regularly trade places at left centre-back, but the former has started the last two matches in that position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n Celtic’s Liam Scales cleared a shot off the line at Ibrox but scored an own goal against the Hungarians\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nCM:<\/strong> Captain McGregor was left exposed as a solo sitting midfield player at Ibrox so O’Neill might be tempted to bring in Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for Mika Baur to provide additional protection. He must weigh-up whether he sticks with one six and two eights or switches to two sixes and one 10.<\/p>\nRW<\/strong>: Haissem Hassan has impressed since signing from Real Oviedo this summer but was left out of the starting XI last Sunday. The Egyptian must surely be in contention – especially if Rangers are expected to defend three-vs-three at the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n Callum McGregor believes Sunday’s game is the ‘ultimate test’ after a tough week\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nST:<\/strong> Club-record signing Kasper Hogh has scored in just one of his seven matches for Celtic so far. He was left on the bench against Ferencvaros to allow Duran to operate in his more natural No 9 position and may find it difficult to dislodge the Colombian from there. If that were to be the case, it is a toss-up between James Forrest and Sebastian Tounekti for the left-wing berth.<\/p>\nWill Rangers stick or twist at Parkhead?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n Will Derek McInnes make changes for the Old Firm rematch?\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nMcInnes got his game plan spot on at Ibrox, and Celtic could not live with his team.<\/p>\nHe used left-back James Penrice as an auxiliary midfielder to flood the middle of the pitch – allowing Rangers to press Celtic man for man.<\/p>\nDjeidi Gassama and Min-Su Kim provided width and energy as wing-backs with Dujon Sterling, Emmanuel Fernandez and Olwethu Makhanya defending three-vs-three against Celtic’s front line.<\/p>\nIt was a bold decision that paid dividends as Celtic folded under the pressure.<\/p>\nDan Neil snatched the starring role of midfield general from his Celtic counterpart McGregor, who was left isolated without a defensive-minded midfield partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n Dan Neil netted a double against Celtic as Rangers reached the League Cup semi finals\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThe former Sunderland man would probably have still been named player of the match even if he had not netted two famous derby goals.<\/p>\nBut Celtic Park will be a different test, especially with no away fans.<\/p>\nMcInnes opted for two strikers last Sunday, but he might plump for an extra body in the heart of midfield.<\/p>\nIf he does switch, will it be Ryan Naderi or Kevin Kelsy in that No 9 role?<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n Kevin Kelsy scored his first Rangers goal against Celtic\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nKelsy scored his first Rangers goal last weekend and was a constant threat, Naderi provided the assist but is a doubt for Sunday’s showdown with an ankle problem.<\/p>\nHe also has the option of Bojan Miovski, a player who knows the intensity of playing at Celtic Park from his days with Aberdeen.<\/p>\nIf McInnes gets it right, he will be the first manager since Walter Smith in 1991 to win his first two Old Firm games in charge.<\/p>\nWhat the managers said<\/h3>\n\n\n\nPlease use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<\/p>\n \n \n <\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n Celtic manager Martin O’Neill is not too concerned about their form ahead of Sunday’s Old Firm clash with Rangers, live on Sky Sports <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nCeltic manager Martin O’Neill: <\/em><\/p>\n“We’re far from rock bottom.<\/p>\n“We’re still in the lead and if we could win this, we can extend the lead and if we don’t, even by the international break, we’re still going to be in front.<\/p>\n“We’re going to try and put that right if we can. But I know the last time we had an international break was in March time and we played very poorly against Dundee United.<\/p>\n“So that was, if you can call it a wake-up call or a moment of quiet reflection or whatever the case may be. We turned it round. The players are capable of turning it round.<\/p>\n“It’s a big game, whether it’s played in September or March time.<\/p>\n“We need to be up for the game. Do we need to win the game? It would be nice to win it, it wouldn’t be great if we lost.<\/p>\n“That would be three on the trot. Psychologically, it would be a blow. But we need to be up for it.”<\/p>\n\n\n\nPlease use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<\/p>\n \n \n <\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n Rangers manager Derek McInnes insists there will be no complacency from his players against Celtic on Sunday, live on Sky, despite last weekend’s Old Firm win<\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nRangers boss Derek McInnes:<\/em><\/p>\n“Just because you win the game doesn’t mean it always says you’ve got the tactics right and, equally, when you lose a game, it doesn’t mean it says you’ve got them wrong.<\/p>\n“I think sometimes tactics can get a wee bit overplayed. I do think you normally win games during the individual moments and the performance of players being really high and really strong.<\/p>\n“We look to do something similar in terms of our approach. We want to make sure the aggression’s there, the confidence is there to play.<\/p>\n“The energy that we displayed last week, these are all the things that are more important than tactics.<\/p>\n“Hopefully the players go into the game and onto the pitch with that message loud and clear that a big performance is required.<\/p>\n“You don’t win at Celtic Park unless everybody plays well. We’ve got to try and bring something similar and look for those improvements again.<\/p>\n“Once the ball rolls, it’s a game of football that we need to concentrate on the detail, in and out of possession, what we’re looking to try and do.”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Will Derek McInnes complete the double against Celtic, or can Martin O’Neill recover from a…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4304,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4303","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-premier-league"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/skysports-scottish-premiership_7355144.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4303","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4303"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4303\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/4304"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4303"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4303"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4303"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
While McInnes appears to have weathered an early storm at Rangers, O’Neill is looking for solutions after Celtic followed up that 3-0 defeat with a 3-1 loss to Ferencvaros in the Europa League.<\/p>\n
Only Celtic fans will be inside Parkhead at the order of the authorities amid a ticket allocation spat between the two Glasgow giants<\/a>.<\/p>\nWe look at some of the talking points ahead of what is sure to be another fascinating encounter…<\/p>\nIs pressure mounting on O’Neill?<\/h3>\nIt is amazing how quickly things can change in football.<\/p>\nJust a few months ago, O’Neill was at peak legendary Celtic status after saving their season to deliver a league and cup double.<\/p>\nThey then capitulated against LASK and crashed out of the Champions League, but a winning domestic start kept the pressure off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n Celtic have suffered back-to-back defeats\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nHowever, the League Cup defeat to Rangers, followed by their Europa League loss to Ferencvaros means Sunday could be seen as a must-win for the veteran boss – even if the 74-year-old does not think so.<\/p>\nCeltic are guaranteed to go into the international break top of the Scottish Premiership, but few Celtic fans would accept back-to-back defeats to their fiercest rivals. Especially when they have dominated domestically for so long.<\/p>\nO’Neill will be desperately seeking solutions ahead of Sunday’s game after admitting their confidence has taken a hit.<\/p>\nIs McInnes out the woods?<\/h3>\nWhile the pressure is mounting at Parkhead, it appears to be easing at Ibrox after a turbulent start for McInnes.<\/p>\nFailure to secure European football and a slow start domestically had many wondering if he was the right manager to deliver silverware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n Rangers are looking for their fifth straight win\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nBut then the results started to come, and a tactical masterclass against Celtic to reach the League Cup semi-finals has switched the momentum.<\/p>\nThe former Rangers midfielder backed himself to bring success to the club and victory on Sunday would put them just two points behind Celtic in the Scottish Premiership.<\/p>\nBut defeat would leave them eight points in arrears after just seven games. If that happens, the scrutiny would no doubt return.<\/p>\nBig selection issues for Celtic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n It was a tough night for Celtic against Ferencvaros\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nIt is not just a selection headache, but a dizzying migraine facing O’Neill – with five key positions to ponder before Sunday’s showdown.<\/p>\nYou can only confidently predict six of his starting XI: captain Callum McGregor, talismanic midfielder Benjamin Nygren, top scorer Camilo Duran, fans’ favourite Kieran Tierney, reliable defender Cameron Carter-Vickers and academy graduate Colby Donovan.<\/p>\nGK:<\/strong> Goalkeeper Sam Johnstone was less than convincing on his Old Firm debut last weekend and was replaced by previous No 1 Viljami Sinisalo against Ferencvaros on Thursday.<\/p>\nLCB:<\/strong> Liam Scales and Auston Trusty regularly trade places at left centre-back, but the former has started the last two matches in that position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n Celtic’s Liam Scales cleared a shot off the line at Ibrox but scored an own goal against the Hungarians\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nCM:<\/strong> Captain McGregor was left exposed as a solo sitting midfield player at Ibrox so O’Neill might be tempted to bring in Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for Mika Baur to provide additional protection. He must weigh-up whether he sticks with one six and two eights or switches to two sixes and one 10.<\/p>\nRW<\/strong>: Haissem Hassan has impressed since signing from Real Oviedo this summer but was left out of the starting XI last Sunday. The Egyptian must surely be in contention – especially if Rangers are expected to defend three-vs-three at the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n Callum McGregor believes Sunday’s game is the ‘ultimate test’ after a tough week\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nST:<\/strong> Club-record signing Kasper Hogh has scored in just one of his seven matches for Celtic so far. He was left on the bench against Ferencvaros to allow Duran to operate in his more natural No 9 position and may find it difficult to dislodge the Colombian from there. If that were to be the case, it is a toss-up between James Forrest and Sebastian Tounekti for the left-wing berth.<\/p>\nWill Rangers stick or twist at Parkhead?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n Will Derek McInnes make changes for the Old Firm rematch?\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nMcInnes got his game plan spot on at Ibrox, and Celtic could not live with his team.<\/p>\nHe used left-back James Penrice as an auxiliary midfielder to flood the middle of the pitch – allowing Rangers to press Celtic man for man.<\/p>\nDjeidi Gassama and Min-Su Kim provided width and energy as wing-backs with Dujon Sterling, Emmanuel Fernandez and Olwethu Makhanya defending three-vs-three against Celtic’s front line.<\/p>\nIt was a bold decision that paid dividends as Celtic folded under the pressure.<\/p>\nDan Neil snatched the starring role of midfield general from his Celtic counterpart McGregor, who was left isolated without a defensive-minded midfield partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n Dan Neil netted a double against Celtic as Rangers reached the League Cup semi finals\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThe former Sunderland man would probably have still been named player of the match even if he had not netted two famous derby goals.<\/p>\nBut Celtic Park will be a different test, especially with no away fans.<\/p>\nMcInnes opted for two strikers last Sunday, but he might plump for an extra body in the heart of midfield.<\/p>\nIf he does switch, will it be Ryan Naderi or Kevin Kelsy in that No 9 role?<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n Kevin Kelsy scored his first Rangers goal against Celtic\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nKelsy scored his first Rangers goal last weekend and was a constant threat, Naderi provided the assist but is a doubt for Sunday’s showdown with an ankle problem.<\/p>\nHe also has the option of Bojan Miovski, a player who knows the intensity of playing at Celtic Park from his days with Aberdeen.<\/p>\nIf McInnes gets it right, he will be the first manager since Walter Smith in 1991 to win his first two Old Firm games in charge.<\/p>\nWhat the managers said<\/h3>\n\n\n\nPlease use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<\/p>\n \n \n <\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n Celtic manager Martin O’Neill is not too concerned about their form ahead of Sunday’s Old Firm clash with Rangers, live on Sky Sports <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nCeltic manager Martin O’Neill: <\/em><\/p>\n“We’re far from rock bottom.<\/p>\n“We’re still in the lead and if we could win this, we can extend the lead and if we don’t, even by the international break, we’re still going to be in front.<\/p>\n“We’re going to try and put that right if we can. But I know the last time we had an international break was in March time and we played very poorly against Dundee United.<\/p>\n“So that was, if you can call it a wake-up call or a moment of quiet reflection or whatever the case may be. We turned it round. The players are capable of turning it round.<\/p>\n“It’s a big game, whether it’s played in September or March time.<\/p>\n“We need to be up for the game. Do we need to win the game? It would be nice to win it, it wouldn’t be great if we lost.<\/p>\n“That would be three on the trot. Psychologically, it would be a blow. But we need to be up for it.”<\/p>\n\n\n\nPlease use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<\/p>\n \n \n <\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n Rangers manager Derek McInnes insists there will be no complacency from his players against Celtic on Sunday, live on Sky, despite last weekend’s Old Firm win<\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nRangers boss Derek McInnes:<\/em><\/p>\n“Just because you win the game doesn’t mean it always says you’ve got the tactics right and, equally, when you lose a game, it doesn’t mean it says you’ve got them wrong.<\/p>\n“I think sometimes tactics can get a wee bit overplayed. I do think you normally win games during the individual moments and the performance of players being really high and really strong.<\/p>\n“We look to do something similar in terms of our approach. 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We look at some of the talking points ahead of what is sure to be another fascinating encounter…<\/p>\n
It is amazing how quickly things can change in football.<\/p>\n
Just a few months ago, O’Neill was at peak legendary Celtic status after saving their season to deliver a league and cup double.<\/p>\n
They then capitulated against LASK and crashed out of the Champions League, but a winning domestic start kept the pressure off.<\/p>\n
However, the League Cup defeat to Rangers, followed by their Europa League loss to Ferencvaros means Sunday could be seen as a must-win for the veteran boss – even if the 74-year-old does not think so.<\/p>\n
Celtic are guaranteed to go into the international break top of the Scottish Premiership, but few Celtic fans would accept back-to-back defeats to their fiercest rivals. Especially when they have dominated domestically for so long.<\/p>\n
O’Neill will be desperately seeking solutions ahead of Sunday’s game after admitting their confidence has taken a hit.<\/p>\n
While the pressure is mounting at Parkhead, it appears to be easing at Ibrox after a turbulent start for McInnes.<\/p>\n
Failure to secure European football and a slow start domestically had many wondering if he was the right manager to deliver silverware.<\/p>\n
But then the results started to come, and a tactical masterclass against Celtic to reach the League Cup semi-finals has switched the momentum.<\/p>\n
The former Rangers midfielder backed himself to bring success to the club and victory on Sunday would put them just two points behind Celtic in the Scottish Premiership.<\/p>\n
But defeat would leave them eight points in arrears after just seven games. If that happens, the scrutiny would no doubt return.<\/p>\n
It is not just a selection headache, but a dizzying migraine facing O’Neill – with five key positions to ponder before Sunday’s showdown.<\/p>\n
You can only confidently predict six of his starting XI: captain Callum McGregor, talismanic midfielder Benjamin Nygren, top scorer Camilo Duran, fans’ favourite Kieran Tierney, reliable defender Cameron Carter-Vickers and academy graduate Colby Donovan.<\/p>\n
GK:<\/strong> Goalkeeper Sam Johnstone was less than convincing on his Old Firm debut last weekend and was replaced by previous No 1 Viljami Sinisalo against Ferencvaros on Thursday.<\/p>\nLCB:<\/strong> Liam Scales and Auston Trusty regularly trade places at left centre-back, but the former has started the last two matches in that position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n Celtic’s Liam Scales cleared a shot off the line at Ibrox but scored an own goal against the Hungarians\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nCM:<\/strong> Captain McGregor was left exposed as a solo sitting midfield player at Ibrox so O’Neill might be tempted to bring in Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for Mika Baur to provide additional protection. He must weigh-up whether he sticks with one six and two eights or switches to two sixes and one 10.<\/p>\nRW<\/strong>: Haissem Hassan has impressed since signing from Real Oviedo this summer but was left out of the starting XI last Sunday. The Egyptian must surely be in contention – especially if Rangers are expected to defend three-vs-three at the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n Callum McGregor believes Sunday’s game is the ‘ultimate test’ after a tough week\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nST:<\/strong> Club-record signing Kasper Hogh has scored in just one of his seven matches for Celtic so far. He was left on the bench against Ferencvaros to allow Duran to operate in his more natural No 9 position and may find it difficult to dislodge the Colombian from there. If that were to be the case, it is a toss-up between James Forrest and Sebastian Tounekti for the left-wing berth.<\/p>\nWill Rangers stick or twist at Parkhead?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n Will Derek McInnes make changes for the Old Firm rematch?\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nMcInnes got his game plan spot on at Ibrox, and Celtic could not live with his team.<\/p>\nHe used left-back James Penrice as an auxiliary midfielder to flood the middle of the pitch – allowing Rangers to press Celtic man for man.<\/p>\nDjeidi Gassama and Min-Su Kim provided width and energy as wing-backs with Dujon Sterling, Emmanuel Fernandez and Olwethu Makhanya defending three-vs-three against Celtic’s front line.<\/p>\nIt was a bold decision that paid dividends as Celtic folded under the pressure.<\/p>\nDan Neil snatched the starring role of midfield general from his Celtic counterpart McGregor, who was left isolated without a defensive-minded midfield partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n Dan Neil netted a double against Celtic as Rangers reached the League Cup semi finals\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThe former Sunderland man would probably have still been named player of the match even if he had not netted two famous derby goals.<\/p>\nBut Celtic Park will be a different test, especially with no away fans.<\/p>\nMcInnes opted for two strikers last Sunday, but he might plump for an extra body in the heart of midfield.<\/p>\nIf he does switch, will it be Ryan Naderi or Kevin Kelsy in that No 9 role?<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n Kevin Kelsy scored his first Rangers goal against Celtic\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nKelsy scored his first Rangers goal last weekend and was a constant threat, Naderi provided the assist but is a doubt for Sunday’s showdown with an ankle problem.<\/p>\nHe also has the option of Bojan Miovski, a player who knows the intensity of playing at Celtic Park from his days with Aberdeen.<\/p>\nIf McInnes gets it right, he will be the first manager since Walter Smith in 1991 to win his first two Old Firm games in charge.<\/p>\nWhat the managers said<\/h3>\n\n\n\nPlease use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<\/p>\n \n \n <\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n Celtic manager Martin O’Neill is not too concerned about their form ahead of Sunday’s Old Firm clash with Rangers, live on Sky Sports <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nCeltic manager Martin O’Neill: <\/em><\/p>\n“We’re far from rock bottom.<\/p>\n“We’re still in the lead and if we could win this, we can extend the lead and if we don’t, even by the international break, we’re still going to be in front.<\/p>\n“We’re going to try and put that right if we can. But I know the last time we had an international break was in March time and we played very poorly against Dundee United.<\/p>\n“So that was, if you can call it a wake-up call or a moment of quiet reflection or whatever the case may be. We turned it round. The players are capable of turning it round.<\/p>\n“It’s a big game, whether it’s played in September or March time.<\/p>\n“We need to be up for the game. Do we need to win the game? It would be nice to win it, it wouldn’t be great if we lost.<\/p>\n“That would be three on the trot. Psychologically, it would be a blow. But we need to be up for it.”<\/p>\n\n\n\nPlease use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<\/p>\n \n \n <\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n Rangers manager Derek McInnes insists there will be no complacency from his players against Celtic on Sunday, live on Sky, despite last weekend’s Old Firm win<\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nRangers boss Derek McInnes:<\/em><\/p>\n“Just because you win the game doesn’t mean it always says you’ve got the tactics right and, equally, when you lose a game, it doesn’t mean it says you’ve got them wrong.<\/p>\n“I think sometimes tactics can get a wee bit overplayed. I do think you normally win games during the individual moments and the performance of players being really high and really strong.<\/p>\n“We look to do something similar in terms of our approach. 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LCB:<\/strong> Liam Scales and Auston Trusty regularly trade places at left centre-back, but the former has started the last two matches in that position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n Celtic’s Liam Scales cleared a shot off the line at Ibrox but scored an own goal against the Hungarians\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nCM:<\/strong> Captain McGregor was left exposed as a solo sitting midfield player at Ibrox so O’Neill might be tempted to bring in Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for Mika Baur to provide additional protection. He must weigh-up whether he sticks with one six and two eights or switches to two sixes and one 10.<\/p>\nRW<\/strong>: Haissem Hassan has impressed since signing from Real Oviedo this summer but was left out of the starting XI last Sunday. The Egyptian must surely be in contention – especially if Rangers are expected to defend three-vs-three at the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n Callum McGregor believes Sunday’s game is the ‘ultimate test’ after a tough week\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nST:<\/strong> Club-record signing Kasper Hogh has scored in just one of his seven matches for Celtic so far. He was left on the bench against Ferencvaros to allow Duran to operate in his more natural No 9 position and may find it difficult to dislodge the Colombian from there. If that were to be the case, it is a toss-up between James Forrest and Sebastian Tounekti for the left-wing berth.<\/p>\nWill Rangers stick or twist at Parkhead?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n Will Derek McInnes make changes for the Old Firm rematch?\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nMcInnes got his game plan spot on at Ibrox, and Celtic could not live with his team.<\/p>\nHe used left-back James Penrice as an auxiliary midfielder to flood the middle of the pitch – allowing Rangers to press Celtic man for man.<\/p>\nDjeidi Gassama and Min-Su Kim provided width and energy as wing-backs with Dujon Sterling, Emmanuel Fernandez and Olwethu Makhanya defending three-vs-three against Celtic’s front line.<\/p>\nIt was a bold decision that paid dividends as Celtic folded under the pressure.<\/p>\nDan Neil snatched the starring role of midfield general from his Celtic counterpart McGregor, who was left isolated without a defensive-minded midfield partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n Dan Neil netted a double against Celtic as Rangers reached the League Cup semi finals\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThe former Sunderland man would probably have still been named player of the match even if he had not netted two famous derby goals.<\/p>\nBut Celtic Park will be a different test, especially with no away fans.<\/p>\nMcInnes opted for two strikers last Sunday, but he might plump for an extra body in the heart of midfield.<\/p>\nIf he does switch, will it be Ryan Naderi or Kevin Kelsy in that No 9 role?<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n Kevin Kelsy scored his first Rangers goal against Celtic\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nKelsy scored his first Rangers goal last weekend and was a constant threat, Naderi provided the assist but is a doubt for Sunday’s showdown with an ankle problem.<\/p>\nHe also has the option of Bojan Miovski, a player who knows the intensity of playing at Celtic Park from his days with Aberdeen.<\/p>\nIf McInnes gets it right, he will be the first manager since Walter Smith in 1991 to win his first two Old Firm games in charge.<\/p>\nWhat the managers said<\/h3>\n\n\n\nPlease use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<\/p>\n \n \n <\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n Celtic manager Martin O’Neill is not too concerned about their form ahead of Sunday’s Old Firm clash with Rangers, live on Sky Sports <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nCeltic manager Martin O’Neill: <\/em><\/p>\n“We’re far from rock bottom.<\/p>\n“We’re still in the lead and if we could win this, we can extend the lead and if we don’t, even by the international break, we’re still going to be in front.<\/p>\n“We’re going to try and put that right if we can. But I know the last time we had an international break was in March time and we played very poorly against Dundee United.<\/p>\n“So that was, if you can call it a wake-up call or a moment of quiet reflection or whatever the case may be. We turned it round. The players are capable of turning it round.<\/p>\n“It’s a big game, whether it’s played in September or March time.<\/p>\n“We need to be up for the game. Do we need to win the game? It would be nice to win it, it wouldn’t be great if we lost.<\/p>\n“That would be three on the trot. Psychologically, it would be a blow. 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CM:<\/strong> Captain McGregor was left exposed as a solo sitting midfield player at Ibrox so O’Neill might be tempted to bring in Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for Mika Baur to provide additional protection. He must weigh-up whether he sticks with one six and two eights or switches to two sixes and one 10.<\/p>\nRW<\/strong>: Haissem Hassan has impressed since signing from Real Oviedo this summer but was left out of the starting XI last Sunday. The Egyptian must surely be in contention – especially if Rangers are expected to defend three-vs-three at the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n Callum McGregor believes Sunday’s game is the ‘ultimate test’ after a tough week\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nST:<\/strong> Club-record signing Kasper Hogh has scored in just one of his seven matches for Celtic so far. He was left on the bench against Ferencvaros to allow Duran to operate in his more natural No 9 position and may find it difficult to dislodge the Colombian from there. If that were to be the case, it is a toss-up between James Forrest and Sebastian Tounekti for the left-wing berth.<\/p>\nWill Rangers stick or twist at Parkhead?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n Will Derek McInnes make changes for the Old Firm rematch?\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nMcInnes got his game plan spot on at Ibrox, and Celtic could not live with his team.<\/p>\nHe used left-back James Penrice as an auxiliary midfielder to flood the middle of the pitch – allowing Rangers to press Celtic man for man.<\/p>\nDjeidi Gassama and Min-Su Kim provided width and energy as wing-backs with Dujon Sterling, Emmanuel Fernandez and Olwethu Makhanya defending three-vs-three against Celtic’s front line.<\/p>\nIt was a bold decision that paid dividends as Celtic folded under the pressure.<\/p>\nDan Neil snatched the starring role of midfield general from his Celtic counterpart McGregor, who was left isolated without a defensive-minded midfield partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n Dan Neil netted a double against Celtic as Rangers reached the League Cup semi finals\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThe former Sunderland man would probably have still been named player of the match even if he had not netted two famous derby goals.<\/p>\nBut Celtic Park will be a different test, especially with no away fans.<\/p>\nMcInnes opted for two strikers last Sunday, but he might plump for an extra body in the heart of midfield.<\/p>\nIf he does switch, will it be Ryan Naderi or Kevin Kelsy in that No 9 role?<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n Kevin Kelsy scored his first Rangers goal against Celtic\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nKelsy scored his first Rangers goal last weekend and was a constant threat, Naderi provided the assist but is a doubt for Sunday’s showdown with an ankle problem.<\/p>\nHe also has the option of Bojan Miovski, a player who knows the intensity of playing at Celtic Park from his days with Aberdeen.<\/p>\nIf McInnes gets it right, he will be the first manager since Walter Smith in 1991 to win his first two Old Firm games in charge.<\/p>\nWhat the managers said<\/h3>\n\n\n\nPlease use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<\/p>\n \n \n <\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n Celtic manager Martin O’Neill is not too concerned about their form ahead of Sunday’s Old Firm clash with Rangers, live on Sky Sports <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nCeltic manager Martin O’Neill: <\/em><\/p>\n“We’re far from rock bottom.<\/p>\n“We’re still in the lead and if we could win this, we can extend the lead and if we don’t, even by the international break, we’re still going to be in front.<\/p>\n“We’re going to try and put that right if we can. But I know the last time we had an international break was in March time and we played very poorly against Dundee United.<\/p>\n“So that was, if you can call it a wake-up call or a moment of quiet reflection or whatever the case may be. We turned it round. The players are capable of turning it round.<\/p>\n“It’s a big game, whether it’s played in September or March time.<\/p>\n“We need to be up for the game. Do we need to win the game? It would be nice to win it, it wouldn’t be great if we lost.<\/p>\n“That would be three on the trot. Psychologically, it would be a blow. 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RW<\/strong>: Haissem Hassan has impressed since signing from Real Oviedo this summer but was left out of the starting XI last Sunday. The Egyptian must surely be in contention – especially if Rangers are expected to defend three-vs-three at the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n Callum McGregor believes Sunday’s game is the ‘ultimate test’ after a tough week\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nST:<\/strong> Club-record signing Kasper Hogh has scored in just one of his seven matches for Celtic so far. He was left on the bench against Ferencvaros to allow Duran to operate in his more natural No 9 position and may find it difficult to dislodge the Colombian from there. 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But I know the last time we had an international break was in March time and we played very poorly against Dundee United.<\/p>\n“So that was, if you can call it a wake-up call or a moment of quiet reflection or whatever the case may be. We turned it round. The players are capable of turning it round.<\/p>\n“It’s a big game, whether it’s played in September or March time.<\/p>\n“We need to be up for the game. Do we need to win the game? It would be nice to win it, it wouldn’t be great if we lost.<\/p>\n“That would be three on the trot. Psychologically, it would be a blow. But we need to be up for it.”<\/p>\n\n\n\nPlease use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<\/p>\n \n \n <\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n Rangers manager Derek McInnes insists there will be no complacency from his players against Celtic on Sunday, live on Sky, despite last weekend’s Old Firm win<\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nRangers boss Derek McInnes:<\/em><\/p>\n“Just because you win the game doesn’t mean it always says you’ve got the tactics right and, equally, when you lose a game, it doesn’t mean it says you’ve got them wrong.<\/p>\n“I think sometimes tactics can get a wee bit overplayed. I do think you normally win games during the individual moments and the performance of players being really high and really strong.<\/p>\n“We look to do something similar in terms of our approach. 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ST:<\/strong> Club-record signing Kasper Hogh has scored in just one of his seven matches for Celtic so far. He was left on the bench against Ferencvaros to allow Duran to operate in his more natural No 9 position and may find it difficult to dislodge the Colombian from there. If that were to be the case, it is a toss-up between James Forrest and Sebastian Tounekti for the left-wing berth.<\/p>\nWill Rangers stick or twist at Parkhead?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n Will Derek McInnes make changes for the Old Firm rematch?\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nMcInnes got his game plan spot on at Ibrox, and Celtic could not live with his team.<\/p>\nHe used left-back James Penrice as an auxiliary midfielder to flood the middle of the pitch – allowing Rangers to press Celtic man for man.<\/p>\nDjeidi Gassama and Min-Su Kim provided width and energy as wing-backs with Dujon Sterling, Emmanuel Fernandez and Olwethu Makhanya defending three-vs-three against Celtic’s front line.<\/p>\nIt was a bold decision that paid dividends as Celtic folded under the pressure.<\/p>\nDan Neil snatched the starring role of midfield general from his Celtic counterpart McGregor, who was left isolated without a defensive-minded midfield partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n Dan Neil netted a double against Celtic as Rangers reached the League Cup semi finals\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThe former Sunderland man would probably have still been named player of the match even if he had not netted two famous derby goals.<\/p>\nBut Celtic Park will be a different test, especially with no away fans.<\/p>\nMcInnes opted for two strikers last Sunday, but he might plump for an extra body in the heart of midfield.<\/p>\nIf he does switch, will it be Ryan Naderi or Kevin Kelsy in that No 9 role?<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n Image:<\/span>\n Kevin Kelsy scored his first Rangers goal against Celtic\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nKelsy scored his first Rangers goal last weekend and was a constant threat, Naderi provided the assist but is a doubt for Sunday’s showdown with an ankle problem.<\/p>\nHe also has the option of Bojan Miovski, a player who knows the intensity of playing at Celtic Park from his days with Aberdeen.<\/p>\nIf McInnes gets it right, he will be the first manager since Walter Smith in 1991 to win his first two Old Firm games in charge.<\/p>\nWhat the managers said<\/h3>\n\n\n\nPlease use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<\/p>\n \n \n <\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n Celtic manager Martin O’Neill is not too concerned about their form ahead of Sunday’s Old Firm clash with Rangers, live on Sky Sports <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nCeltic manager Martin O’Neill: <\/em><\/p>\n“We’re far from rock bottom.<\/p>\n“We’re still in the lead and if we could win this, we can extend the lead and if we don’t, even by the international break, we’re still going to be in front.<\/p>\n“We’re going to try and put that right if we can. But I know the last time we had an international break was in March time and we played very poorly against Dundee United.<\/p>\n“So that was, if you can call it a wake-up call or a moment of quiet reflection or whatever the case may be. We turned it round. The players are capable of turning it round.<\/p>\n“It’s a big game, whether it’s played in September or March time.<\/p>\n“We need to be up for the game. Do we need to win the game? It would be nice to win it, it wouldn’t be great if we lost.<\/p>\n“That would be three on the trot. Psychologically, it would be a blow. 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McInnes got his game plan spot on at Ibrox, and Celtic could not live with his team.<\/p>\n
He used left-back James Penrice as an auxiliary midfielder to flood the middle of the pitch – allowing Rangers to press Celtic man for man.<\/p>\n
Djeidi Gassama and Min-Su Kim provided width and energy as wing-backs with Dujon Sterling, Emmanuel Fernandez and Olwethu Makhanya defending three-vs-three against Celtic’s front line.<\/p>\n
It was a bold decision that paid dividends as Celtic folded under the pressure.<\/p>\n
Dan Neil snatched the starring role of midfield general from his Celtic counterpart McGregor, who was left isolated without a defensive-minded midfield partner.<\/p>\n
The former Sunderland man would probably have still been named player of the match even if he had not netted two famous derby goals.<\/p>\n
But Celtic Park will be a different test, especially with no away fans.<\/p>\n
McInnes opted for two strikers last Sunday, but he might plump for an extra body in the heart of midfield.<\/p>\n
If he does switch, will it be Ryan Naderi or Kevin Kelsy in that No 9 role?<\/p>\n
Kelsy scored his first Rangers goal last weekend and was a constant threat, Naderi provided the assist but is a doubt for Sunday’s showdown with an ankle problem.<\/p>\n
He also has the option of Bojan Miovski, a player who knows the intensity of playing at Celtic Park from his days with Aberdeen.<\/p>\n
If McInnes gets it right, he will be the first manager since Walter Smith in 1991 to win his first two Old Firm games in charge.<\/p>\n
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<\/p>\n
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It would be nice to win it, it wouldn’t be great if we lost.<\/p>\n“That would be three on the trot. Psychologically, it would be a blow. But we need to be up for it.”<\/p>\n\n\n\nPlease use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<\/p>\n \n \n <\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n Rangers manager Derek McInnes insists there will be no complacency from his players against Celtic on Sunday, live on Sky, despite last weekend’s Old Firm win<\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nRangers boss Derek McInnes:<\/em><\/p>\n“Just because you win the game doesn’t mean it always says you’ve got the tactics right and, equally, when you lose a game, it doesn’t mean it says you’ve got them wrong.<\/p>\n“I think sometimes tactics can get a wee bit overplayed. I do think you normally win games during the individual moments and the performance of players being really high and really strong.<\/p>\n“We look to do something similar in terms of our approach. 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\n <\/div>\n Celtic manager Martin O’Neill is not too concerned about their form ahead of Sunday’s Old Firm clash with Rangers, live on Sky Sports <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nCeltic manager Martin O’Neill: <\/em><\/p>\n“We’re far from rock bottom.<\/p>\n“We’re still in the lead and if we could win this, we can extend the lead and if we don’t, even by the international break, we’re still going to be in front.<\/p>\n“We’re going to try and put that right if we can. But I know the last time we had an international break was in March time and we played very poorly against Dundee United.<\/p>\n“So that was, if you can call it a wake-up call or a moment of quiet reflection or whatever the case may be. We turned it round. The players are capable of turning it round.<\/p>\n“It’s a big game, whether it’s played in September or March time.<\/p>\n“We need to be up for the game. Do we need to win the game? 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Celtic manager Martin O’Neill is not too concerned about their form ahead of Sunday’s Old Firm clash with Rangers, live on Sky Sports <\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nCeltic manager Martin O’Neill: <\/em><\/p>\n“We’re far from rock bottom.<\/p>\n“We’re still in the lead and if we could win this, we can extend the lead and if we don’t, even by the international break, we’re still going to be in front.<\/p>\n“We’re going to try and put that right if we can. But I know the last time we had an international break was in March time and we played very poorly against Dundee United.<\/p>\n“So that was, if you can call it a wake-up call or a moment of quiet reflection or whatever the case may be. We turned it round. The players are capable of turning it round.<\/p>\n“It’s a big game, whether it’s played in September or March time.<\/p>\n“We need to be up for the game. Do we need to win the game? 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Celtic manager Martin O’Neill: <\/em><\/p>\n“We’re far from rock bottom.<\/p>\n“We’re still in the lead and if we could win this, we can extend the lead and if we don’t, even by the international break, we’re still going to be in front.<\/p>\n“We’re going to try and put that right if we can. But I know the last time we had an international break was in March time and we played very poorly against Dundee United.<\/p>\n“So that was, if you can call it a wake-up call or a moment of quiet reflection or whatever the case may be. We turned it round. The players are capable of turning it round.<\/p>\n“It’s a big game, whether it’s played in September or March time.<\/p>\n“We need to be up for the game. Do we need to win the game? It would be nice to win it, it wouldn’t be great if we lost.<\/p>\n“That would be three on the trot. Psychologically, it would be a blow. But we need to be up for it.”<\/p>\n\n\n\nPlease use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<\/p>\n \n \n <\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n Rangers manager Derek McInnes insists there will be no complacency from his players against Celtic on Sunday, live on Sky, despite last weekend’s Old Firm win<\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nRangers boss Derek McInnes:<\/em><\/p>\n“Just because you win the game doesn’t mean it always says you’ve got the tactics right and, equally, when you lose a game, it doesn’t mean it says you’ve got them wrong.<\/p>\n“I think sometimes tactics can get a wee bit overplayed. I do think you normally win games during the individual moments and the performance of players being really high and really strong.<\/p>\n“We look to do something similar in terms of our approach. We want to make sure the aggression’s there, the confidence is there to play.<\/p>\n“The energy that we displayed last week, these are all the things that are more important than tactics.<\/p>\n“Hopefully the players go into the game and onto the pitch with that message loud and clear that a big performance is required.<\/p>\n“You don’t win at Celtic Park unless everybody plays well. We’ve got to try and bring something similar and look for those improvements again.<\/p>\n“Once the ball rolls, it’s a game of football that we need to concentrate on the detail, in and out of possession, what we’re looking to try and do.”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Will Derek McInnes complete the double against Celtic, or can Martin O’Neill recover from a…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4304,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4303","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-premier-league"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/skysports-scottish-premiership_7355144.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4303","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4303"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4303\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/4304"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4303"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4303"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4303"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
“We’re far from rock bottom.<\/p>\n
“We’re still in the lead and if we could win this, we can extend the lead and if we don’t, even by the international break, we’re still going to be in front.<\/p>\n
“We’re going to try and put that right if we can. But I know the last time we had an international break was in March time and we played very poorly against Dundee United.<\/p>\n
“So that was, if you can call it a wake-up call or a moment of quiet reflection or whatever the case may be. We turned it round. The players are capable of turning it round.<\/p>\n
“It’s a big game, whether it’s played in September or March time.<\/p>\n
“We need to be up for the game. Do we need to win the game? It would be nice to win it, it wouldn’t be great if we lost.<\/p>\n
“That would be three on the trot. Psychologically, it would be a blow. But we need to be up for it.”<\/p>\n
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\n <\/div>\n Rangers manager Derek McInnes insists there will be no complacency from his players against Celtic on Sunday, live on Sky, despite last weekend’s Old Firm win<\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nRangers boss Derek McInnes:<\/em><\/p>\n“Just because you win the game doesn’t mean it always says you’ve got the tactics right and, equally, when you lose a game, it doesn’t mean it says you’ve got them wrong.<\/p>\n“I think sometimes tactics can get a wee bit overplayed. I do think you normally win games during the individual moments and the performance of players being really high and really strong.<\/p>\n“We look to do something similar in terms of our approach. We want to make sure the aggression’s there, the confidence is there to play.<\/p>\n“The energy that we displayed last week, these are all the things that are more important than tactics.<\/p>\n“Hopefully the players go into the game and onto the pitch with that message loud and clear that a big performance is required.<\/p>\n“You don’t win at Celtic Park unless everybody plays well. We’ve got to try and bring something similar and look for those improvements again.<\/p>\n“Once the ball rolls, it’s a game of football that we need to concentrate on the detail, in and out of possession, what we’re looking to try and do.”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Will Derek McInnes complete the double against Celtic, or can Martin O’Neill recover from a…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4304,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4303","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-premier-league"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/skysports-scottish-premiership_7355144.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4303","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4303"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4303\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/4304"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4303"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4303"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4303"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Rangers manager Derek McInnes insists there will be no complacency from his players against Celtic on Sunday, live on Sky, despite last weekend’s Old Firm win<\/span>\n <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nRangers boss Derek McInnes:<\/em><\/p>\n“Just because you win the game doesn’t mean it always says you’ve got the tactics right and, equally, when you lose a game, it doesn’t mean it says you’ve got them wrong.<\/p>\n“I think sometimes tactics can get a wee bit overplayed. I do think you normally win games during the individual moments and the performance of players being really high and really strong.<\/p>\n“We look to do something similar in terms of our approach. We want to make sure the aggression’s there, the confidence is there to play.<\/p>\n“The energy that we displayed last week, these are all the things that are more important than tactics.<\/p>\n“Hopefully the players go into the game and onto the pitch with that message loud and clear that a big performance is required.<\/p>\n“You don’t win at Celtic Park unless everybody plays well. We’ve got to try and bring something similar and look for those improvements again.<\/p>\n“Once the ball rolls, it’s a game of football that we need to concentrate on the detail, in and out of possession, what we’re looking to try and do.”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Will Derek McInnes complete the double against Celtic, or can Martin O’Neill recover from a…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4304,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4303","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-premier-league"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/skysports-scottish-premiership_7355144.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4303","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4303"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4303\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/4304"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4303"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4303"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4303"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Rangers boss Derek McInnes:<\/em><\/p>\n“Just because you win the game doesn’t mean it always says you’ve got the tactics right and, equally, when you lose a game, it doesn’t mean it says you’ve got them wrong.<\/p>\n“I think sometimes tactics can get a wee bit overplayed. I do think you normally win games during the individual moments and the performance of players being really high and really strong.<\/p>\n“We look to do something similar in terms of our approach. We want to make sure the aggression’s there, the confidence is there to play.<\/p>\n“The energy that we displayed last week, these are all the things that are more important than tactics.<\/p>\n“Hopefully the players go into the game and onto the pitch with that message loud and clear that a big performance is required.<\/p>\n“You don’t win at Celtic Park unless everybody plays well. We’ve got to try and bring something similar and look for those improvements again.<\/p>\n“Once the ball rolls, it’s a game of football that we need to concentrate on the detail, in and out of possession, what we’re looking to try and do.”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Will Derek McInnes complete the double against Celtic, or can Martin O’Neill recover from a…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4304,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4303","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-premier-league"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/skysports-scottish-premiership_7355144.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4303","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4303"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4303\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/4304"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4303"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4303"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4303"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
“Just because you win the game doesn’t mean it always says you’ve got the tactics right and, equally, when you lose a game, it doesn’t mean it says you’ve got them wrong.<\/p>\n
“I think sometimes tactics can get a wee bit overplayed. I do think you normally win games during the individual moments and the performance of players being really high and really strong.<\/p>\n
“We look to do something similar in terms of our approach. We want to make sure the aggression’s there, the confidence is there to play.<\/p>\n
“The energy that we displayed last week, these are all the things that are more important than tactics.<\/p>\n
“Hopefully the players go into the game and onto the pitch with that message loud and clear that a big performance is required.<\/p>\n
“You don’t win at Celtic Park unless everybody plays well. We’ve got to try and bring something similar and look for those improvements again.<\/p>\n
“Once the ball rolls, it’s a game of football that we need to concentrate on the detail, in and out of possession, what we’re looking to try and do.”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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