Scott Brown is optimistic about Celtic’s chances against The Rangers in the upcoming Glasgow derby at Celtic Park, following their recent 3-0 victory over Dundee and maintaining a five-point lead at the top of the Premiership.
The ex-Celtic captain and Sky Sports pundit humorously asserted his former team would triumph easily in the weekend clash.
During a Sky Sports segment, he confidently predicted a Celtic win when prompted by host Eilidh Barbour to give his prediction. ‘Celtic win. Not a problem’ Brown said with a cheeky smile on his face.
He praised players like Cameron Carter-Vickers and Callum McGregor for their leadership and on-field prowess, though concerns arose when Carter-Vickers left the field early against Dundee as a precaution, casting some uncertainty over his availability for the derby.
Adding to this narrative, a sense of unease permeates among many Celtic supporters.
Despite traditionally being the favorites, a feeling of being the underdogs prevails, fueled by media speculation and current squad dynamics.
The fans acknowledge the need for the team to perform at their peak and for the Celtic Park crowd to vocally support from the beginning, understanding the dual nature of the home advantage.
The atmosphere at a packed stadium is beneficial, but the mood can quickly shift if the team falls behind or struggles to find their rhythm.
If Celtic manage a win, it would be massive. If they draw or lose, the focus on the January window becomes even more intense.
Did you notice the huge amount of space made available in the tiny Sky Sports 50 bob red box for TV when big fake Kris Boyd was out of the picture ? You’ve got to hand it to the SS when covering Scottish football …no expense spared , eah ! I could even see a couple of horses tied up at the far end of the stand with Sky’ s red and blue coloured saddles …lovely !