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

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Martin O'Neill at Ibrox

Martin O’Neill at Ibrox. theRangers 2 Celtic 2. Sunday 1st March 2026. Photograph by Vagelis Georgariou

FATHER MARTIN AND SAMWISE GANGEE – 6.5/10 – Many Happy Returns. Try not to have a heart attack managing this lot. That starting eleven – quibbles were given no more than 45 minutes to evolve into scathing critique, before being eradicated by a double-switch at half-time and a re-organisation that staged one of the more memorable comebacks of his career.

With SOM delivering the details like a miniature Rainman, the Hoops were sent out to think again and slap the Zombies back into reality. What the boss does now with the psychological profit from such a risky but winning bit of leverage will define our chances in the title race.

Sandman’s Definitive Ratings continue on the next page…

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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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