Scott Brown has told the Celtic doomsayers that it would be unwise to go after the Hoops at this stage. The legendary Parkhead captain was at Rugby Park on punditry duties at the weekend as Kilmarnock inflicted a 2-1 defeat on Brendan Rodgers' side.
Criticism in recent Premiership matches with Motherwell and St Johnstone came to a costly head in their first league loss of the season that has Rangers five points behind with a game in hand.
The second derby of the season is at Celtic Park on December 30th. Speaking ahead of Rangers facing former club Aberdeen in the Viaplay Cup final, Brown insists a strong dressing room and gaffer should give those in green and white belief.
And Rodgers has a key trait installed that shows Celtic still rank in high esteem. He said: "It's only one game and everybody wants to turn it on Celtic now.
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