AdminChris Sutton Slams Suggestion That Rangers Winning the League Cup Would Have Been Better for Scottish Football
The reaction to Celtic’s League Cup final win over Rangers has been nothing short of astonishing. Despite Celtic’s thrilling 6-5 penalty shootout victory, many pundits and media outlets have been quick to praise Rangers’ performance and bemoan the fact that they didn’t win.
But Chris Sutton, the former Celtic striker and current pundit, has had enough of the nonsense. Sutton was particularly incensed by a suggestion made by Ian Ladyman that it would have been better for Scottish football if Rangers had won the final.
Ladyman’s argument was that a Rangers win would have given them a much-needed confidence boost and potentially closed the gap between themselves and Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premiership. But Sutton was having none of it, labeling the suggestion as “a load of rubbish.”
Sutton pointed out that Celtic’s dominance in Scottish football is not a bad thing, and that they have earned the right to be where they are through their hard work and dedication. He also used the example of Manchester City’s dominance in English football, pointing out that no one bats an eyelid when City win trophy after trophy.
“It’s nothing to do with the Celtic cap,” Sutton said. “We congratulate Manchester City for however many years. You don’t bat an eyelid with that because it’s Celtic, who are now the most successful club in terms of trophies 119. But you have to earn the right. That’s what you have to do.”
Sutton’s comments highlight the ongoing narrative that Celtic’s dominance is somehow bad for Scottish football. But Sutton’s argument is that Celtic’s success is not a problem, and that other teams should be striving to match their level of excellence rather than relying on others to bring them down.
The debate also raises questions about the state of Scottish football and the lack of competition at the top of the league. While Celtic’s dominance is undoubtedly impressive, it’s also true that the lack of competition from other teams has made the league somewhat predictable.
However, as Sutton pointed out, Celtic’s success is not the problem. Rather, it’s the lack of ambition and investment from other teams that’s holding them back. If other teams want to compete with Celtic, they need to be willing to put in the hard work and investment required to match their level of excellence.
In the end, Sutton’s comments are a timely reminder that Celtic’s success is not something to be ashamed of, but rather something to be celebrated. And as the Hoops continue to dominate Scottish football, it’s clear that Sutton will be cheering them on every step of the way.
As for Rangers, they’ll be looking to bounce back from their League Cup final defeat when they face off against Celtic again in the Scottish Premiership on January 2. It’s sure to be a thrilling match, and one that could have a big impact on the title race. But for now, Celtic are basking in the glory of their League Cup win, and rightly so.
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