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Celtic ‘Belief’ Concern Emerges After Rangers Defeats

Scott Allan has questioned Celtic’s belief and approach after their recent derby defeats, claiming the Hoops moved away from the style normally associated with them. The former Celtic midfielder believes Rangers were physically stronger across the two meetings and says…

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 7:57 PM
Celtic ‘Belief’ Concern Emerges After Rangers Defeats
Key Things to Know
  • Former midfielder Allan stated Celtic struggled with Rangers' physical superiority across two recent defeats.
  • Allan highlighted a concerning lack of belief among Celtic players and fans during the match.
  • He criticized Celtic for abandoning their typical 4-3-3 formation to play more directly.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Celtic midfielder Allan expressed concern over a lack of belief among Celtic players and supporters following back-to-back defeats against Rangers. Speaking to the Daily Record, Allan stated that Rangers were physically stronger across the two encounters and criticized Celtic for struggling in the middle of the pitch.

Allan also argued that Celtic deviated from their traditional 4-3-3 formation to play directly against Rangers' 3-5-2 system without success. He noted that the upcoming international break provides manager Martin O'Neill and the squad valuable time to address tactical and physical issues.

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