Andy Halliday reveals moment he realised Celtic were SCARED of Rangers as he calls out two big-money Hoops signings

ANDY HALLIDAY believes Martin O'Neill's team selection for Sunday's Old Firm clash showed that Derek McInnes has struck fear into the Celtic manager. The Rangers boss got the better of O'Neill not once, but twice in back-to-back derby meetings. The…

By David Robson · The Scottish Sun

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 7:51 AM

Key Things to Know

Rangers defeated Celtic 3-0 in the Premier Sports Cup before winning a second consecutive Old Firm league derby.
Derek McInnes became only the second Rangers manager since Graeme Souness to win back-to-back Old Firm fixtures.
Andy Halliday argued Celtic appeared scared after Martin O'Neill dropped traditional wingers for a defensive tactical setup.

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Andy Halliday stated on Open Goal that Celtic manager Martin O'Neill's recent team selection showed fear of Rangers. Rangers manager Derek McInnes secured back-to-back Old Firm victories over Celtic, beginning with a 3-0 Premier Sports Cup win at Ibrox before winning the subsequent league encounter at Celtic Park.

According to Halliday, O'Neill altered Celtic's traditional attacking system by making three changes, playing without established wingers, and deploying Kieran Tierney further forward. Former Celtic winger Aiden McGeady also criticized the altered shape, noting that Celtic's midfield setup alongside Callum McGregor failed to prevent Rangers from dominating.

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