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‘Not often I agree’ – Foster backs up Peter Grant on Rangers-Celtic controversy after what he saw

Rangers' second Old Firm victory of the season at Celtic was not without its controversies. The Gers earned a second Old Firm triumph on the spin with a 1-0 win

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 10:10 AM
‘Not often I agree’ – Foster backs up Peter Grant on Rangers-Celtic controversy after what he saw
Key Things to Know
  • Rangers defeated Celtic 1-0 at Celtic Park courtesy of a goal by Ryan Naderi.
  • Pundits Peter Grant and Richard Foster agreed Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez was lucky to avoid a red card.
  • Referee John Beaton chose not to show Fernandez a second yellow card after a challenge on Benjamin Nygren.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Rangers secured a 1-0 win against Celtic at Celtic Park on Sunday, courtesy of a goal from Ryan Naderi. The victory marked a second consecutive Old Firm triumph for manager Derek McInnes' side, narrowing the gap at the top of the Scottish Premiership to two points.

Pundits Peter Grant and Richard Foster both argued on the Go Radio Football Show that Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez should have been sent off. Fernandez avoided a red card following an incident with Camilo Duran and was not issued a second yellow card by referee John Beaton after fouling Benjamin Nygren.

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