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Peter Grant names Rangers star who’s been ‘unfairly criticised’, his team-mates love him

Ryan Naderi was Rangers' hero in the Old Firm derby on Sunday. The 23-year-old scored the only goal of the game as Rangers defeated Celtic 1-0 at Parkhead. It f

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 4:10 PM
Peter Grant names Rangers star who’s been ‘unfairly criticised’, his team-mates love him
Key Things to Know
  • Ryan Naderi scored the decisive goal in Rangers' 1-0 victory over Celtic at Parkhead.
  • The win placed Derek McInnes' Rangers side two points behind Celtic in the Scottish Premiership.
  • The goal was Naderi's fourth of the season and seventh since signing from Hansa Rostock in January.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ryan Naderi scored the only goal in Rangers' 1-0 win against Celtic at Parkhead in the Old Firm derby. The victory left manager Derek McInnes' side two points behind Celtic in the Scottish Premiership. The 23-year-old forward's strike marked his fourth goal of the season across all competitions and his seventh since joining the club from Hansa Rostock in January.

Former Celtic player Peter Grant defended Naderi against criticism over his scoring rate during an appearance on the Go Radio Football Show. Grant highlighted Naderi's work ethic and movement off the ball as essential factors in Rangers' consecutive victories over Celtic, especially with fellow strikers Lawrence Shankland and Youssef Chermiti sidelined by injuries.

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