The Rangers 2-2 Celtic – Time for Some Definitive Ratings

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Callum McGregor at Ibrox.

Callum McGregor at Ibrox. theRangers 2 Celtic 2. Sunday 1st March 2026. Photograph by Vagelis Georgariou

CALMAC – 6.5/10 – Haters gonna hate, but let me tell you definitively – that was some magnificent toil the skipper put in today. Abandoned alone in the middle like a one-legged ginger  stepchild, booked by an eager MIB, grimly pinging passes to nobody and being swamped by frenzied representatives of the Prince Andrew Booster Club, his opening 45 was Hell on Earth. But he’s a footballer. And once he had another footballer – with some legs and composure – tucked in beside him after the break, he – and we – began to motor. Zombies were shrugged off and passed around, Mordor green spaces opened up among the misty bedlam and the captain took control. He’s probably a bit upset we didn’t win in the end; he knew he had them pinned and struggling to find anything but a long-ball outlet.

Alex Oxlade Chamberlain at Ibrox

Alex Oxlade Chamberlain at Ibrox. theRangers 2 Celtic 2. Sunday 1st March 2026. Photograph by Vagelis Georgariou

NEVILLE – 3/10 – The Ox just doesn’t have the legs yet for this manic event. Although, nearing the break he displayed some nice footwork and maybe felt he was getting a handle on things. Was surprised he never showed for the second period, but have no qualms if he starts next Sunday; got the class to adjust quickly.

Benjamin Nygren at Ibrox.

Benjamin Nygren at Ibrox. theRangers 2 Celtic 2. Sunday 1st March 2026. Photograph by Vagelis Georgariou

NYLON – 6/10 – Well, it’s…Well…Jeez, what an enigma. AWOL from kick-off, he begins to pop up in killer spaces around the hour mark, causing a lot of problems and teeing up our first with a deft clipped cross from a tight spot. Beautiful vision and execution. From an anonymous passenger, to sort of sweetest rack on the aircrew. Much like that metaphor, the Bhoy’s a proper conundrum.

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About Author

The Celtic Star founder and editor David Faulds has edited numerous Celtic books over the past decade or so including several from Lisbon Lions, Willie Wallace, Tommy Gemmell and Jim Craig. Earliest Celtic memories include a win over East Fife at Celtic Park and the 4-1 League Cup loss to Partick Thistle as a 6 year old. Best game? Easy 4-2, 1979 when Ten Men Won the League. Email [email protected]

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