As Celtic and Aberdeen gear up for a crucial top-of-the-table clash, there’s a growing sense of unease among the Ibrox faithful. The pressure is mounting, and the tone of desperation is becoming hard to ignore. Despite bold declarations from pundits like Barry Ferguson, who insists that winning trophies is “non-negotiable” for his club, the reality looks far more uncertain.
It’s difficult not to see the irony in such bold claims. With Ibrox sitting in third place, Ferguson’s insistence that trophies must be won this season feels more like wishful thinking than a realistic expectation. No matter how strongly these declarations are made, they don’t guarantee success on the pitch. One can’t help but wonder if Ferguson is aware of the current state of affairs at his beloved club.
Meanwhile, Celtic has been quietly but steadily dismantling the narrative of superiority that has long been associated with Ibrox. The idea that they have some divine right to dominate Scottish football and sweep up trophies is starting to wear thin. Brick by brick, Celtic has deconstructed this notion, proving that belief alone isn’t enough to win championships.
Since Ibrox’s recent revival, there has been an unwavering belief among their supporters that their club is destined to rule Scottish football. But recent events and performances suggest otherwise. The entitlement that once fueled these lofty amb