Chris Sutton has never been one to hold back when it comes to Celtic, and he is standing up for the club following the announcement of the post-split fixtures.
Before the SPFL officially confirmed the details of what, when, and where, everyone already knew that Celtic would have three matches at home, while Rangers would play three away.
However, Celtic facing Hearts on the final day—along with having three home games overall during the title run-in—and Rangers being handed three away fixtures has prompted Ally McCoist to complain, claiming that the Hoops are “running it” at the summit of Scottish football.
Those remarks were made on talkSPORT by McCoist, and when Daily Record published his views, Sutton responded with a sharp, sarcastic, and concise reply.
‘How dare Celtic have 19 games at home and 19 away…’ wrote the former Celtic striker on social media.
All this complaining is good news for Celtic…
For a long stretch, Celtic supporters would have worried that they might fall short in the Premiership title race.
There have been numerous indications pointing in that direction. From Celtic’s recent loss to Dundee United to that dreadful Wilfried Nancy spell.
Yet, as the post-split fixtures approach, the reigning champions of Scotland are observing and hearing their rivals already grumble and protest about how these matches have been arranged.
Hearts and Rangers have already had opportunities to build a stronger advantage at the top of the Premiership standings.
Only a few weeks ago, Danny Rohl’s side were leading 2-0 at home against Celtic, only to let that advantage slip. That’s on them.
The same applies to Hearts, when a ten-man Celtic side managed to secure a point at Tynecastle Park.
Even with Celtic performing below expectations this season, they have still managed to grind out potentially crucial points on the turf of their title rivals.
Now let’s see what unfolds next…