CHRIS SUTTON’S article in the Daily Record this week is based on James Tavernier’s comments when he claimed that the Champions League was ‘bonus’ for The Rangers, after they were pumped 7-1 at home by Liverpool.
It was a ridiculous comment, and to think the club approved it, with it going through the in house media, is bizarre.
Sutton is full of praise for Postecoglou, with the manager at least looking to compete in the competition, albeit not going to plan this year. The manager from the other side of the city has already complained and hinted that his side aren’t looking to compete, pointing the financial gulf between then teams.
Writing in the Daily Record, Sutton expressed his feelings, agreeing that Celtic are nearly at the Champions League level;
“I’ve never seen Ange Postecoglou look so crestfallen as he did after losing to Leipzig.
“It was another defeat and we can debate about the way he sends his team out to play in these matches.
“I get that and I’ve said previously he should be commended for being positive. But he didn’t come out and say the Champions League was a bonus. He said he wants to compete.
“I also agree with him in that I don’t think Celtic are actually too far off from doing so. No-one likes losing, but there were ways to lose a football match. It’s no use just saying: ‘Oh, they are world class players’.
“Of course they are. How do you think they got to be world class players, by accepting defeat to players and teams who are meant to be better than them? That kind of talk has you beaten in the tunnel.”
Celtic can’t go from not in the competition for half a decade to competing, Postecoglou has insisted it will take time. The fans are behind the manager, with positive signs telling us we’re at least heading in the right direction with Postecoglou at the wheel.
