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Celtic boss Martin O’Neill is a lovely man but I hope he finishes SECOND to Derek McInnes and Rangers

DEREK McINNES was there for Terry Butcher during one of the lowest moments of his managerial career. Now Big Tel — forever an Ibrox icon of the Graeme Souness era — is one of McInnes’ biggest cheerleaders as Rangers emerge…

By Derek McGregor · The Scottish Sun

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 7:36 AM

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Terry Butcher praised Martin O'Neill as a person but hopes he finishes second behind Derek McInnes' Rangers.
Rangers recently claimed two victories over Celtic in a week alongside a 3-1 win over Kilmarnock.
Butcher urged the Rangers squad to maintain momentum and build strong leadership in the title race.

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Former Rangers defender Terry Butcher has praised Celtic manager Martin O'Neill but expressed his hope that Derek McInnes leads Rangers to the Premiership title ahead of him. Butcher described O'Neill as one of the nicest people he has met, while backing McInnes's side following their recent surge into the title race.

Rangers recently secured two victories over Celtic within a week alongside a 3-1 home win against Kilmarnock. Butcher highlighted the importance of momentum and strong leadership, recalling past conversations with O'Neill and McInnes while hoping for a repeat of Rangers' dramatic 2005 title victory.

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Celtic boss Martin O’Neill is a lovely man but I hope he finishes SECOND to Derek McInnes and Rangers

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