At Ibrox, frustration is mounting after a stuttering start to the season. Russell Martin’s side, despite heavy summer investment, have looked short of cohesion and sharpness. New arrivals have yet to fully click, and early stumbles in the league have put pressure on the manager to find solutions quickly. Supporters have voiced their anger, and questions are already being asked about whether this squad can deliver silverware.
Yet Celtic’s plight has been just as stark. Brendan Rodgers is under fire after a string of disappointing results exposed defensive frailties and a lack of attacking fluency. Injuries to key players have left the Hoops looking vulnerable, and their European campaign has stuttered badly, intensifying scrutiny on Rodgers’ tactical approach.
The irony is not lost on Glasgow fans: rarely do both halves of the Old Firm find themselves in turmoil at the same time. For Rangers, the pressure comes from expectation after a summer of bold spending. For Celtic, it stems from the demand to dominate domestically while competing on the European stage.
As the season progresses, both clubs face defining weeks ahead. Rangers must steady themselves quickly to avoid drifting further off the pace, while Celtic’s hierarchy may soon be forced into difficult decisions if Rodgers cannot turn the tide.
Glasgow’s football landscape is rarely calm, but this season has brought a new twist — with both Rangers and Celtic simultaneously wrestling with crises that could shape not only their campaigns, but the future direction of Scotland’s two biggest clubs.
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