Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 17 Sept 2026
Celtic face defining week after Rangers humbling
Chris Sutton sees 'great concerns' as Celtic prepare for a Europa League opener and a quick rematch with Rangers.
Celtic
team
Competition
Scottish Premiership
Recent result
Rangers 3-0 Celtic
Next match
Ferencvaros (Europa League)
Then
Rangers (league)
What happened. Celtic crashed to a 3-0 Premier Sports Cup quarter-final defeat at Rangers on Sunday, prompting concerns about their big-game credentials. They now face a Europa League opener against Ferencvaros before hosting Rangers in the league on Sunday.
- Chris Sutton believes his former side have 'great concerns' despite winning start in league.
- Manager Martin O'Neill defended his record, noting domestic wins and questioning why selection is only queried after losses.
- Celtic fans remain unconvinced after Champions League play-off collapse in Linz and Sunday's defeat.
“It's strange you're never asked about team selection when you win games.”
— Martin O'Neill
The next four days could define Celtic's season, with a Europa League tie and an Old Firm league rematch.
Read the full story at BBC Sport →
S. Sutton
