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Steven Gerrard makes hilarious admission about Rangers fans and Celtic

Steven Gerrard has been looking back on his time as Rangers manager, with Celtic predictably entering the conversation. The former Liverpool captain arrived at Ibrox…

By Patrick Sinat · 67HailHail

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Steven Gerrard stated that Rangers supporters had an "obsession" with Celtic during his time as manager at Ibrox.
Gerrard told Open Goal that he tried to block out supporter language to keep players focused on self-improvement.
The former Rangers boss noted he received strong backing from former chairman Dave King while managing the club.

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Former Rangers manager Steven Gerrard revealed on the Open Goal podcast that Rangers supporters frequently had an "obsession" with rivals Celtic during his tenure at Ibrox. Gerrard explained that while traveling away in Europe or attending matches, fans spoke with a heavy fixation on Celtic, whereas his priority was keeping the squad focused solely on internal improvement.

Patrick Sinat of 67 Hail Hail views Gerrard's comments as an amusing confirmation of a long-standing talking point among Celtic supporters. Gerrard also noted that he avoided using supporter language in the dressing room and previously acknowledged an initial fear of Celtic and former captain Scott Brown.

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