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Graeme Souness reveals theory on Celtic board after Rangers ‘plant seed of doubt’

The Ibrox icon reckons the Hoops can be dethroned this term by Derek McInnes' men

By Mark Pirie · Daily Record

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 6:36 PM

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Graeme Souness claims Celtic's board may regret their summer transfer recruitment after Rangers applied title race pressure.
Souness stated Rangers have planted a seed of doubt in Celtic's minds following strong recent derby performances.
Both Scottish Premiership clubs spent roughly £35 million on summer additions ahead of the ongoing campaign.

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Rangers legend Graeme Souness believes the Celtic board will regret their summer transfer window after Rangers planted a "seed of doubt" in the champions' minds. Speaking to The Rangers Review, Souness suggested that Celtic officials will be annoyed with themselves for failing to sufficiently strengthen their squad despite spending around £35 million on new arrivals.

Souness noted that Rangers have a prime opportunity to claim the top spot, praising their recent performances against their rivals. However, he warned Derek McInnes' side against complacency ahead of their fixture against Kilmarnock, emphasizing that players must maintain an aggressive mindset in every match.

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