Celtic 2 Rangers 1 LIVE aftermath as Ibrox backers picking up the pieces of ANOTHER botched title bid

had wanted his players to play like gladiators, but instead saw John Lundstram lose his duel with Alistair Johnston, seeing a straight red card awarded - after a VAR review - for a studs-up ankle-biter of a challenge at the end of the first half.

Willie Collum pointed to the spot and stuck with his decision after being sent to the monitor for a VAR check. Speaking on BBC Sportsound after the Parkhead showdown, he told the Light Blues the only comfort is they have a good manager in the shape of Philippe Clement while across the city they need to tap into the money they have in the bank and spend this summer.

The whistler was sent to the VAR monitor for a review but stuck by his original decision - but the Hoops star was denied from 12-yards by Jack Butland. Speaking on BBC Sportscene, former Ibrox winger and pundit McCann believes one key factor was behind his rash decision makingBilly Dodds admits he was left furious by Rangers star Fabio Silva for his performance during the clash with Celtic.

Defending as a group in the box, we work on that constantly. That’s why Joe has as few saves as possible that he has to make, because they’re a unit and they defend together. You have to have that grit and determination. We were tested at the end, boys were making blocks, tackles and headers. That’s all part of being a successful football team.

Rodgers hailed the win over Philippe Clement's troops as a great day for the fans and has all eyes on Wednesday as his men look to officially finish off the job against Kilmarnock at Rugby Park. Philippe Clement has delivered a brutal red card truth to John Lundstram after Rangers lost out to Celtic. He stuck to his guns though, and the onfield decision stood. However, the composure O'Riley showed to Panenka his pen down the middle in last month's draw at Ibrox was missing. Jack Butland did well to get down and stop a weak effort from 12 yards. Luckily for O'Riley, it didn't come back to haunt him as the Hoops saw out a 2-1 to go six points clear with two Premiership games to go.Celtic got the job done this afternoon while Rangers couldn't keep their cool.

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