Rangers’ unseen moments against Celtic: Tavernier furious, figure ridiculed by thousands

Celtic produced a dominant display against Rangers in Sunday’s Old Firm showdown, coming from behind to secure an impressive 3-1 victory over Danny Rohl’s side at Parkhead.

Despite Rangers making the brighter start and taking an early lead through Mikey Moore in the ninth minute, the hosts quickly regained control of the contest and never truly looked back.

Yang Hyun-jun levelled matters midway through the first half before Daizen Maeda struck twice after the interval, including a spectacular overhead kick that sealed the result in style.

The defeat effectively ended Rangers’ already fading hopes of winning the Scottish Premiership title, while Celtic kept themselves firmly in the race with only a handful of games remaining.

The final scoreline reflected Celtic’s superiority across most of the afternoon, but there were also several moments during the match that caught attention away from the main action.

Among them were James Tavernier’s furious reaction to Celtic’s equaliser, Celtic supporters mocking Danny Rohl from the stands, and a heavy police presence inside the stadium.

James Tavernier furious after Celtic equaliser

One of the biggest talking points during the game came when Celtic equalised through Yang Hyun-jun.

Rangers players were left furious because two Celtic attackers appeared to be standing in offside positions in front of goalkeeper Jack Butland during the build-up to the goal.

Despite protests from the visitors, referee Nick Walsh decided that neither player was interfering with play and therefore allowed the goal to stand.

The decision immediately sparked angry reactions from several Rangers players, with captain James Tavernier particularly vocal in his complaints.

Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton noticed Tavernier’s frustration while working on Sky Sports coverage of the match.

Even after the goal had officially been awarded, Tavernier continued arguing with the referee as Rangers struggled to come to terms with the decision.

Speaking live during the broadcast, Sutton pointed out the defender’s ongoing complaints.

He said: “James Tavernier is still arguing with Nick Walsh after the award of the goal.”

The equaliser proved to be a major turning point in the game.

Until that moment, Rangers had looked relatively comfortable after Moore’s opener. However, once Celtic levelled the score, momentum shifted heavily in favour of the home side.

Rangers never fully recovered after conceding and looked increasingly vulnerable as Celtic pushed forward with confidence.

Celtic fans mock Danny Rohl

Another moment that stood out during the clash involved Rangers manager Danny Rohl.

As Celtic tightened their grip on the game during the second half, sections of the home support were heard sarcastically singing Rohl’s name around the 55th minute.

The chants returned again after the final whistle following Rangers’ latest disappointing result.

The songs were clearly intended as mockery towards the German coach, whose side have fallen dramatically away from the title race over recent weeks.

A poor run of results has badly damaged Rangers’ campaign, and Sunday’s defeat only increased frustration among supporters.

For many Rangers fans, losing to Celtic in such convincing fashion represented another low point in what has become an increasingly difficult spell under Rohl.

The sight and sound of rival supporters singing the manager’s name inside Parkhead only added to the humiliation.

Questions are now likely to intensify regarding Rohl’s future at Ibrox.

Although the Rangers hierarchy may still choose to back him moving forward, the pressure surrounding his position has undoubtedly grown after recent performances and results.

Being mocked openly by Celtic supporters during an Old Firm defeat is never a positive sign for any Rangers manager.

The coming weeks could therefore prove crucial in determining whether Rohl remains the man trusted to lead the club next season.

Heavy police presence spotted inside Parkhead

Away from the action on the pitch, there was also a noticeable security presence throughout the stadium.

A significant number of police officers could be seen stationed around the away section housing the Rangers support.

Images shared online by supporters attending the game showed a long line of officers positioned directly in front of the travelling fans.

The security measures appeared designed to prevent any disorder or potential pitch invasions following recent incidents involving supporters.

Authorities were likely particularly cautious because of what happened during the Scottish Gas Cup clash at Ibrox earlier in the season, when Celtic fans invaded the pitch after victory.

Given the intense rivalry between the two clubs and the importance of the match, security inside and outside Parkhead was always expected to be substantial.

Fortunately, despite the heated atmosphere and controversial moments during the game itself, there were no major incidents reported involving supporters.

Celtic dominate decisive derby clash

Ultimately, however, the afternoon belonged entirely to Celtic.

After weathering Rangers’ strong opening spell, the hosts produced one of their best derby performances of the campaign to completely outplay their rivals.

Yang’s equaliser settled Celtic down before Maeda’s second-half brace ensured the points remained in the east end of Glasgow.

His stunning overhead kick for Celtic’s third goal was the standout moment of the match and perfectly captured the confidence flowing through the home side by full-time.

For Rangers, meanwhile, the defeat leaves serious questions ahead of the closing weeks of the season.

Not only has the result severely damaged their title hopes, but the manner of the collapse will also concern supporters desperate to see improvements against their biggest rivals.

As Celtic celebrated another huge Old Firm victory, Rangers were left facing frustration, controversy and growing uncertainty surrounding the direction of the team under Danny Rohl.

Kris Boyd’s meltdown leads to a hilarious Neil Lennon moment

Kris Boyd’s animated reaction to Celtic’s equaliser against Rangers produced one of the funniest moments of Sky Sports’ post-match coverage following Sunday’s dramatic Old Firm clash at Celtic Park.

As Celtic fought back into the game and eventually took control of the derby, Boyd became increasingly frustrated while analysing Rangers’ defending for Yang Hyun-jun’s leveller. Sitting beside him in the studio, former Celtic manager Neil Lennon could hardly keep a straight face as Boyd’s passionate breakdown gathered momentum.

The moment quickly spread across social media after full-time, with viewers enjoying the contrast between Boyd’s intense tactical frustration and Lennon’s barely concealed amusement.

Celtic’s equaliser itself was an excellent team move that exposed several weaknesses in Rangers’ defensive structure.

Luke McCowan drifted intelligently into a central position from the right-hand side before threading a perfectly weighted pass into the path of Arne Engels. The Belgian midfielder then delivered a composed square ball across the penalty area, allowing Yang to calmly finish beyond Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland.

Although Rangers had started the derby strongly and grabbed an early lead through Mikey Moore, they struggled to maintain control once Celtic settled into the contest.

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Martin O’Neill’s side began finding more space between the lines, with McCowan particularly influential as Celtic increased the tempo and switched play effectively into wide positions. Rangers looked uncomfortable dealing with the movement and quick passing combinations, especially during the second half.

Boyd, however, focused entirely on Rangers’ defensive mistakes rather than Celtic’s attacking quality.

As the former Rangers striker started analysing every defensive error in detail, Lennon suddenly burst out laughing beside him in the studio. The ex-Celtic boss barely needed to offer any verbal response because his facial expressions alone became part of the entertainment.

The longer Boyd continued his analysis, the more amusing the exchange became for viewers watching at home.

Boyd has never hidden his emotions when discussing Rangers performances against Celtic, particularly when he feels defensive mistakes could have been avoided. This latest rant followed that familiar pattern as he dissected the positioning and reactions of multiple Rangers players during the move.

The issue, in Boyd’s eyes, was not simply one isolated mistake.

Instead, he believed Rangers collectively failed to deal with the danger once McCowan found space in central areas. Celtic moved the ball sharply and with purpose, while Rangers reacted too slowly both in midfield and inside their own penalty area.

Lennon, meanwhile, appeared thoroughly entertained by Boyd’s increasingly animated criticism.

During the Sky Sports coverage, Boyd delivered a lengthy tactical assessment of the goal and did not hold back in his criticism of Rangers’ defending.

He said: “There are so many things wrong with that goal from a Rangers point of view.

“When you look at it, for me, Romans has got to get tighter.

“You know Luke McCowan’s coming in there. You can already see him backing off. Just go and engage him.

“You can afford to do that because Rangers are playing with two holding midfielders.

“Chukwani and Conor Barron have dropped back in there. Fernandez doesn’t communicate with Chukwani to track the runner because he’s not going to do it. It’s laziness. Then suddenly he just sticks a leg out and hopes it hits him.

“Rangers players are sprinting back towards their own goal. Get yourselves back in there so the game stays in front of you. Look at Antman trying to recover as well.

“There are just so many things wrong with that goal from a Rangers point of view.”

As Boyd continued becoming more animated during the breakdown, Lennon’s laughter beside him became impossible to ignore.

The former Celtic manager clearly enjoyed watching Boyd’s frustration unfold live on television after Celtic’s comeback in the derby.

That contrast between the two pundits helped turn the clip into one of the standout talking points from the afternoon’s coverage.

Boyd was intensely focused on every tactical detail and defensive lapse. Lennon, on the other hand, seemed to find the entire rant hilarious.

For Celtic supporters, both elements probably added to the enjoyment after watching their side produce one of their strongest second-half derby performances of the season.

Once Celtic found rhythm and confidence, Rangers struggled badly to cope with the movement, pressing and attacking combinations coming from O’Neill’s team.

McCowan’s influence between the lines became increasingly important as the game progressed, while Engels and Yang capitalised on the spaces Rangers continued leaving open.

The derby eventually swung firmly in Celtic’s favour after halftime, with Rangers unable to regain control despite their bright opening spell.

Boyd’s frustration therefore reflected the disappointment many Rangers supporters likely felt after seeing their side lose grip on the match so quickly.

Lennon’s reaction, however, gave the post-match analysis an entirely different energy.

Rather than joining the tactical frustration, the former Celtic boss simply sat back and laughed as Boyd passionately picked apart Rangers’ defensive shape and decision-making.

The clip immediately gained traction online after the final whistle, with football fans from both sides sharing and reacting to the exchange.

Some viewers praised Boyd’s detailed analysis and passion, while others focused entirely on Lennon struggling to contain his laughter beside him.

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Either way, the moment perfectly captured the emotions surrounding another dramatic Old Firm encounter.

For Celtic fans, it became another enjoyable chapter following a memorable derby comeback.

For Rangers supporters, Boyd’s frustration probably mirrored exactly how many of them felt watching their side collapse defensively once Celtic started building momentum.