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Share He said: Id be a liar if I said we are not going to be aware of that. Prior to this game, we were aware of the noise. But its my job to protect my players and we are not going to gain anything or get an advantage by listening to the noise and getting involved in playing to it. We need to keep a tight-knit group and keep doing the right things. We know its going to be tough. Teams are going to keep trying to beat us. But we need to just keep being ourselves. Everything we have done this se...

Walter Smith reacts to Rangers Dubai snub as legendary boss gives easy decision his seal of approval The legendary Ibrox manager insists it was a no-brainer for Steven Gerrard to keep his league leaders at home rather than risk another Dubai drop-off. Updated The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Join thousands of fans who have signed up to our Rangers newsletter.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provi...

Scott Arfield and Shane Duffy exchange words at Parkhead RANGERS host Celtic in the second Old Firm derby of the season this afternoon, where Steven Gerrards men can pull 19 points clear of their rivals - albeit having played an extra three games - if they can pick up all three points at Ibrox. A victory for Celtic, though, would give Neil Lennon and his players a crucial foothold in their bid for an historic tenth consecutive Premiership crown. Heres how our writers think the game will p...

Rangers celebrate taking the lead | Ian MacNicol/Getty Images Rangers grabbed their second Old Firm victory of the season and extended their winning run to 14 games in the Scottish Premiership, with Callum McGregors own goal shortly after Nir Bittons dismissal securing a 1-0 win. Celtic had much the better of the first half and would undoubtedly have taken the lead were it not for the heroics of Allan McGregor. The visitors best effort came via Leigh Griffiths fantastic strike from the edge of ...

Taverniers front-post delivery was flicked on by Aribo and McGregor inadvertently headed beyond the stranded Barkas from close range. The sending off had transformed the game as Celtic sought to breach the Rangers defence for only a sixth time this campaign, and substitute Mohamed Elyounoussis snap-shot from range failed to trouble McGregor. 0:22 Rangers take the lead against Celtic after Joe Aribos header deflected off Callum McGregor and past Va...

‘Encouraged the board’: Sutton makes Neil Lennon job claim after Celtic defeat to Rangers Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images Chris Sutton said on BT Sport 1 (3:24pm, January 2, 2020) that Celtic will not dismiss Neil Lennon after the defeat to Rangers at Ibrox. Celtic have suffered a 1-0 loss at the hands of Rangers away from home at Ibrox in the Old Firm derby today. The Hoops, who played most of the second half with 10 men due to the dismissal of Nir Bitton, are now 19 points behind leade...

Glasgow (AFP) – Rangers manager Steven Gerrard hailed his side’s 1-0 win over 10-man Celtic as a “statement” victory as they opened up a 19-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Celtic have three games in hand to try and close that gap, but a rampant Rangers look set to end the Hoops’ run of nine straight titles after claiming a 14th consecutive league win. The game turned on a red card for Celtic defender Nir Bitton after he hauled down Alfredo Morelos just after the ho...

‘Bitterly disappointed’ Neil Lennon insists Celtic won’t give up title fight Lennon felt his side dominated against Rangers. By Press Association Saturday 2 Jan 2021, 5:12 PM Jan 2nd 2021, 5:12 PM 7,431 Views 12 Comments Pressure: Neil Lennon. Pressure: Neil Lennon. NEIL LENNON REFUSED to concede the Scottish Premiership title after Ce...

Rangers open up 19-point lead on Celtic after Old Firm win Glasgow (AFP) – Rangers took another huge step towards ending Celtic’s grip on Scottish football as Callum McGregor’s own goal gave Steven Gerrard’s men a 1-0 win in Saturday’s Old Firm derby. The victory over their Glasgow rivals gave Rangers a massive 19-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Celtic have three games in hand to try and close that gap, but Rangers look set to end the Hoops’ run of nine straight ...

Updated / Saturday, 2 Jan 2021 17:05 Odsonne Edouard sees his shot saved by Allan McGregor Steven Gerrard hailed Allan McGregor after his man-of-the-match performance helped Rangers to a 1-0 win over 10-man Celtic which stretched their title lead to 19 points. The veteran keeper, 39 at the end of the month, was at his best in the early stages at Ibrox as the Hoops dominated with one save in particular from Leigh Griffiths - when he tipped a shot on to the post and behind - especially impressiv...