Unimpressed world media call out Rangers for not trying as record breaking Celtic promoted to super champions
dailyrecord.co.ukThere was a sense among those backing blue that Rangers could use their underdog status as a base to spring a shock against Celtic.But the near unanimous verdict that Celtic would defeat their biggest rivals proved correct and it was the manner of the latest victory which should worry Philippe Clement and backers of his side.
Brendan Rodgers – who has lost once in 19 against Rangers – is large and in charge in this fixture once more.Celtic are five points better off than Rangers after four games but, in truth, the verdict from Bothwell to Brazil is the same – the team who have won 12 out of the last 13 Premiership titles appear a surefire bet to do it again.
And Clement and Co are enraging observers far beyond these shores, with some questioning their commitment to the cause. Record Sport takes the global temperature after the big game."In a classic match, you expect a minimum of effort, but that's not what we saw from the Rangers team.
The game was far from what it could have been, and it's worth considering the issue of attitude. A 3-0 win in a classic is a huge burden.
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