Celtic have won two of their first two Premiership matches, scoring ten goals, and have secured a Champions League group stage spot after a 3-0 win over LASK in the qualifier playoff.
Celtic’s Dominant Start
The Hoops opened the season with a 2-0 win over Kilmarnock, then edged St Mirren 3-1 in the Premier Sports Cup to reach the quarter-finals. In the Champions League playoff, they added three more goals against LASK, all but guaranteeing a group stage berth. The team’s early form has been described by former Rangers legend Ally McCoist as “worrying” for the rest of the league.
Rangers’ Struggles
Under manager Derek McInnes, Rangers remain winless in the league. They struggled in the Conference League playoff first leg against Jablonec and lost a home match to St Mirren in the League Cup at Ibrox. The contrast between the two clubs’ fortunes has become a talking point among pundits.
McCoist’s Praise and Concerns
McCoist spoke to the talkSPORT Bet slots site, saying: “Celtic have had a great start. I don’t think there’s any doubt the way Celtic have started has helped their recovery, because I thought they were comfortable in the opener.” He singled out new signing Kasper Høg, noting he “looked the real deal against Kilmarnock” and described his performance as a “proper centre forward’s goal.”
He also praised Hassan, recalling his World Cup run and the disallowed goal that ended the tournament: “I was impressed with him in the World Cup, arguably in one of the runs of the tournament which ended up with a disallowed goal if you remember.” McCoist concluded that Celtic’s early season signings are “worrying signs for the rest of the league.”
Other Club Updates
Martin O’Neill has returned to the dugout after a minor hospital procedure. The club’s investment in new players has been a response to fan demands for proper spending following several underwhelming transfer windows.
The Celtic story continues to unfold as the club pushes for a strong start to the season, while Rangers look to reverse their fortunes. The early season performances have set a high bar for the rest of the Premiership.
