Celtic-daft TV presenter Shebahn Aherne has taken a swipe at Rangers boss Derek McInnes, accusing him of having an 'always cheated, never defeated' mentality after a contentious draw with Dundee United. The draw, which saw Rangers fail to secure the first win of the new era, has left McInnes under scrutiny for his behavior towards referee Nick Walsh.
What happened?
The match saw a moment of magic from Thelo Aasgaard level up the game, but Rangers failed to push on and secure the first win of the new era. Moments before the game concluded, Mohamed Diomande was involved in a flashpoint, going down in the box under the challenge of Emmanuel Agyei. A goal kick was then awarded by the referee, rather than a corner or penalty.
Why it matters for Celtic
The draw has left Rangers under pressure, with McInnes facing backlash for his behavior towards the referee. Aherne questioned whether McInnes' attitude would benefit the Ibrox squad, saying, "Is that what the guys need, or does he need to simmer down this season?"
What comes next?
Rangers are set to face Motherwell in their next fixture, with Celtic currently sitting 3 points behind leaders Heart of Midlothian in the title race. The Hoops have scored 59 goals this season, conceding 35 and boasting a +24 goal difference. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 3rd in Premiership, 67 pts, 21W-4D-8L from 33 games, recent form WWLWW. Currently sidelined is Benjamin Nygren.
Celtic's current form
Celtic have been in good form this season, with 59 goals scored and 35 conceded. They are currently 3 points behind leaders Heart of Midlothian in the title race. The Hoops will be looking to continue their good form in their next fixture against Motherwell.
Rangers' struggles
Rangers, on the other hand, have struggled to find their footing this season. They have drawn their opening game, failing to secure the first win of the new era. McInnes' behavior towards the referee has also come under scrutiny, with Aherne questioning whether his attitude would benefit the Ibrox squad.
The impact on Celtic
The draw has left Rangers under pressure, with McInnes facing backlash for his behavior towards the referee. Aherne questioned whether McInnes' attitude would benefit the Ibrox squad, saying, "Is that what the guys need, or does he need to simmer down this season?" The draw has also left Celtic in a strong position, with the Hoops currently sitting 3 points behind leaders Heart of Midlothian in the title race.
Next fixture
Rangers are set to face Motherwell in their next fixture, with Celtic currently sitting 3 points behind leaders Heart of Midlothian in the title race. The Hoops have scored 59 goals this season, conceding 35 and boasting a +24 goal difference. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 3rd in Premiership, 67 pts, 21W-4D-8L from 33 games, recent form WWLWW. Currently sidelined is Benjamin Nygren.
