We reported earlier this afternoon that Celtic B triumphed over Rangers B in the Glasgow Cup on Tuesday – the Hoops winning 3-1 in the end.
What we didn’t tell you was Rangers B had TWO first team players in their starting XI for the game. Both John Souttar and Rıdvan Yılmaz started the game at the Rangers Training Centre.
The pair would only get forty-five minutes before being brought off. While on the pitch, they couldn’t effect the game. After the break, the B side would run riot over their Glasgow counterparts and hit three past them. The Bhoys didn’t even have their best player Rocco Vata to call upon, with the player still out injured at the moment.
Watch all three goals below:
🔥 Another Dawson derby double
⚽️ Spectacular strike from Carse🎥 Watch the goals from today's #GlasgowCup victory ⤵️#RANCEL | #COYBIG🍀 pic.twitter.com/OPve0TMhaP
— Celtic FC B (@CelticFCB) March 7, 2023
Joey Dawson was at the double as he continues to impress for the B side. Catch the youngster’s thoughts after the derby win.
🗣️ "Goals are always a bonus, but the main thing is the three points."
🎙️ On the Match with Joey Dawson.
#RANCEL | #GlasgowCup | #COYBIG🍀 pic.twitter.com/d0Yxoc3rxB— Celtic FC B (@CelticFCB) March 7, 2023
Stephen McManus took the side for today with Darren O’Dea and the former Hoops captain alternating throughout the season. The big man was delighted with his side’s efforts.
🗣️ "The boys were brave in possession and their work ethic was terrific"
🎙️ On the Match with Stephen McManus.
#RANCEL | #GlasgowCup | #COYBIG🍀 pic.twitter.com/cNFL2JmAXw— Celtic FC B (@CelticFCB) March 7, 2023
In the lowland league, the rules are very strict about who can play for both sides. In the Glasgow Cup, there’s an opportunity to play senior players.
Celtic B made it three out of three for the club after the first team beat the Ibrox side 2-1 to clinch the League Cup. The Women’s side thumped the Rangers women 3-0 and now the B sides victory. It’s a great time to be a Celtic fan.
If you haven’t been paying attention to the B team this season, you really should do your homework. The bhoys could go top of the Lowland League if they win their game in hand. The youngsters have been going very well in recent times and some of the players are catching the eye of Ange Postecoglou.
