Chris Sutton: Last News

Celtic armband the other night. But that’s the type of creative thinking needed by Ange Postecoglou at the beginning of his reign.

Following the news of his death, tributes have been pouring in for the sportsman.His former England teammate Gordon Hill penned: "I got the sad news a couple of hours ago of the passing of my very good and close friend Paul Mariner."It it heart breaking to me as we was close. and roomed together in the England team.

Scotland had hoped for… the restoration of national pride after a dodgy start against the Czechs. Now it was the Auld Enemy, who proved to be a team of overpaid prima donnas with skill in abundance but nothing to match the passion and determination Scotland had in spades.At kick-off Love and Money singer James Grant set the tone when he tweeted: “S**t.

Celtic with a reputation of being a no-nonsense manager. It’s just as well, because the new manager in charge will certainly have a lot of nonsense to deal with at my old club.I know a lot of Celtic fans have yet to be convinced and see this appointment as a major gamble.

Ange Postecoglou as an Aussie Pedro Caixinha. I don’t think that’s fair.You can see the comparisons in that – like Caixinha – Postecoglou has a big personality, is not afraid of conflict and has had some success in non traditional footballing areas.But it would be extremely harsh to completely dismiss him before he even gets in the door I actually feel sorry for the guy.

Rangers legend lay in wait with a stinging comeback. The Celtic hero has three winners' medals to his Ibrox counterpart's one and he was quick to remind him of the fact ahead of Saturday's showdown between Hibs and St Johnstone.

Chris Sutton met his match on Monday night as grinning Micah Richards called him out for some pre-season predictions that haven't come off. The former Parkhead striker claimed Neil Lennon's side, as they were at the time, would complete their run to 10 In A Row.

Celtic need to build a castle if they want to be kings again.The Swiss was part of the stunning Martin O’Neill rebuild that wrestled power back in Glasgow two decades ago after a campaign of utter dominance from rivals Rangers.Just as this season, Celtic were finishing season 1999-2000 more than 20 points behind their city foes. Just as this season, they ended a miserable campaign without a win over the Light Blues and the loss of four goals in a thumping at Ibrox.O’Neill was given the job of turning it round and he managed it instantly by ripping out the team’s weak heart.

Eddie Howe tied down to take over as manager.Otherwise he might be having second thoughts after watching another embarrassment against Rangers.It’s easy to imagine what was going through his head after watching Celtic crumble at Ibrox.Oh s***, what have I got myself in to here.The fact there was a rebuilding mission on the cards would be well known. But the scale of it might just be coming to light.I look through that Celtic side and I wonder what will be left.Rangers are absolutely miles in front.

Odsonne Edouard and Kristoffer Ajer.This season’s enormous gamble has not paid off for Celtic.That fact could not be more emphatically proven than when the team walks out at Ibrox to face Rangers and it doesn’t matter one jot.Seriously, I’d imagine fans are far more concerned about what’s happening off the field than what is going to happen on it in the final Derby of the season.They say there’s no such thing as a meaningless match between Celtic and Rangers.Well if that is the case, then this must be about as close as you can get to one.It might matter to Steven Gerrard’s team a bit because they are trying to go through the league season unbeaten.Please forgive me for not being enthusiastic, but there’s absolutely nothing for Celtic to

Rangers midfield for the 90 minutes that followed that was the key takeaway for me from a match that meant very little.Brown proved again he’s good enough to keep going at this level and should be nowhere near Aberdeen or a coaching role in the summer.The 35-year-old’s place is at Celtic Park helping with any transition and being the glue for the club when the big changes are made.I’ll be honest, I find it tough to take things out of matches which are essentially dead rubbers.Talk of positives and aspects to take forward going into next season are a little loose for me when you consider Rangers were nowhere near their normal intensity.You can say all you want about derbies being important and there being no such thing as one that doesn’t

Chris Sutton was among the first to congratulate him on Rangers' title success.But the Celtic legend admitted the contents of his message weren't for sharing on TV.Ibrox hero McCoist beamed as he declared he just had to let the nation know Sutton had been magnanimous in the wake of Steven Gerrard's side officially ending his former club's push for 10 In A Row.But neither of the pair was willing to divulge exactly what was said.McCoist teased on BT Sport's Scottish Football Extra: "It's been an eventful week.

McKay’s case. Now.I listened to the head of Scottish Rugby, Mark Dodson, during the week saying McKay will not be leaving early to take up the chief executive post at Parkhead but staying until his notice period is up.Celtic need to fix that.

Europa League as they dispatched Royal Antwerp 5-2 at Ibrox.It was another thriller for Steven Gerrard's side who sealed a 9-5 aggregate win to advance to the next round.There was plenty to talk about, from seven goals and two penalties to an act of fine sportsmanship for Alfredo Morelos.There's also the matter of who Rangers will face in Friday's draw as they look to go one better than last season's European showing.Here's what the pundits had to say about Thursday's win."Absolutely unbelievable.

Celtic legend.Whatever you think of what has happened this season, don’t forget what has gone before.This has been a sad end to his second managerial stint and it’s not the way it was supposed to finish.Neil has been a magnificent servant to the club and he was going to go down in history as the man who led the club to the Ten.The wheels have blown off spectacularly and there have been so many factors which have contributed to that.Listen, I’m not going to sit here and change my feelings on the situation.I’ve said for months that it was over and none of that gave me any pleasure.

Chris Sutton has gone toe-to-toe with an irate Liverpool fan calling for Jurgen Klopp's head in the wake of the nightmare Merseyside derby defeat to Everton.The wretched 2-0 defeat for the Premier League champions leaves them facing an almighty battle to claim a place in the top four as they watched their rivals win at Anfield for the first time since 1999.Unsubstantiated rumours were rife last weekend that Klopp was ready to call time on his Liverpool stay but that was later rubbished by the manager himself.

David Martindale outlined the figures when he said it was costing his club £4000 a week from the start of the season – a total outlay of £250,000 so far. There’s other huge costs.

Europa League victory over Royal Antwerp had it all.The Ibrox side will take a 4-3 lead back to Glasgow next Thursday after finally prevailing in a rollercoaster last 32 first leg thriller.Steven Gerrard's were twice forced to come from behind despite Joe Aribo's first-half opener.Felipe Avenatti headed home an equaliser on the cusp of half-time before Steven Davis was penalised for a foul inside the area just moments later.Lior Refaelov rattled home the spot-kick to leave Rangers trailing at the break.

Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack and manager Derek McInnes.The Dons boss was critical about the way the club operated in the transfer window this week, feeling crucial deals were left until too late.Fans have been unhappy at the quality of football under the Dons boss despite seven years of solid success and a League Cup during his time at the helm.There were suggestions this may lead to Cormack calling time on the boss' reign but the rumours seemed firmly answered when the board released a statement backing the manager.And pundit Sutton sent Cormack a simple warning over letting the former St Johnstone boss depart Pittodrie.He told BT Sport: "Why issue a statement telling us they are right behind the manager?"Derek McInnes has done a good

Chris Sutton gave some of the young Celtic youngsters a cheeky put-down on the team bus back in the days of the under-21 rule.The controversial call during the Scottish Premier League era meant all top flight clubs had to include three under-21 players in their matchday squad of 18.The rule, which was introduced back in the 2008/09 while midfielder Ferry was breaking through the youth ranks at Parkhead, was opposed by both Old Firm managers Gordon Strachan and Walter Smith.Hoops' legend Sutton saw the funny side of change and Ferry revealed the Englishman had a quip ready for the youngsters on the Celtic team bus.Ferry told the Go Radio Football Show: “Back in the day you used to get a couple of boys who would sit in the stand, and I was

Neil Lennon has been allowed an extended stay in the Celtic job because no fans are in the stadium, according to former team-mate Chris Sutton.There have been several protests outside of Celtic Park as Rangers cruised 23-points ahead at the top of the Scottish Premiership.Despite collapse of their title bid and fan fury, the Parkhead top brass have stuck by the gaffer so far.  columnist Sutton believes that the reign may not have been allowed to continue by Peter Lawwell and Dermot Desmond if the stands were full of raging punters.When asked if fans not being allowed inside Parkhead has allowed Lennon extra time he said: "I think it’s a really interesting debate this one."I think if the Celtic fans were allowed in the stadium, 60,000, then