How Twitter reacted to an absorbing Rangers v Celtic clash
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Celtic gave their fans an early New Year’s gift to savour when coming from behind to beat Rangers 2-1 at Ibrox this afternoon.
Kenny Miller had handed the hosts an early lead in the pair’s feisty Ladbrokes Premiership encounter but goals from Moussa Dembele and Scott Sinclair ensured it was the visitors who were left celebrating at the final whistle.
It certainly wasn’t a game for the faint-hearted with the tackles flying in and Joe Garner stretchered off for Mark Warburton’s side.
As you can imagine, Social Media had plenty to say before, during and after the keenly-fought contest.
Here’s some of the best reaction on a day when the Bhoys went 19 points clear at the top of table.
Many were left marvelling at what proved to be an enthralling and open encounter…
Good #OldFirm game overall⚽️ teams equal at half-time but Celtic way stronger in 2nd half & deserved win (though Miller will rue bad miss )
— Gary Lafferty (@garylafferty) December 31, 2016
#OldFirm yesssss celtic good games we are the best. We finished well 2016 HH??????♀️ @cedric_lambert1 #celticfamily pic.twitter.com/jdKifB13fq
— ?Val? ⭐️️? HH? (@1erValery) December 31, 2016
It’s great to have the #OldFirm back again!!! Full credit to both @CelticFC & @RangersFC for a terrifically entertaining game!
— IAN PAUL JOY (@JOYPAULIAN) December 31, 2016
Entertaining game, credit to both teams for producing a good advert for Scottish football. #Celtic #Rangers #OldFirm #Hogmanay ⚽️
— Joseph Andrew Mclean (@Joseph_A_Mclean) December 31, 2016
While understandably disappointed, the Rangers fans remained philosophical in defeat.
Now is not time to attack the players or manager.
Was a better performance than last #OldFirm game, let’s see where we are @ end of season.
— Andrew Wilson (@Andy_Wilson1) December 31, 2016
Sad for the Loss but still Proud of my #Rangers ! #OldFirm
— Gladiator Stacie (@StillStacie) December 31, 2016
However, former Gers defender Craig Moore couldn’t help but get animated.
Cmon Rangers. We haven’t started this half. Need to smarten up quickly #OldFirm #Rangers
— Craig Moore (@CraigMoore_18) December 31, 2016
Pass the ball man #OldFirm and we equalize.
— Craig Moore (@CraigMoore_18) December 31, 2016
Meanwhile, it’s party time in the East End of Glasgow…
Tension levels through that were near enough unbearable??? mon eh championsssssss. #OldFirm #Celtic #champions
— Pamela McGovern (@PamelaMcGovern1) December 31, 2016
Shaky at the start, but rest of the game were dominant, deserved the win, thanks to a Dembele screamer and a Sinclair tap in ? #OldFirm
— BaseGameplayHd (@BaseGameplayHD) December 31, 2016
Oh it was beautiful, magical. #OldFirm #RanCel #RangersCeltic https://t.co/3DvsoV92ex
— Adam Thompson (@ADThompson_) December 31, 2016
And of course there’s been some customary banter, mainly involving the gap at the top of the Ladbrokes Premiership.
Reports coming in that it is pretty cold in Govan just now . . . minus 19 in fact #OldFirm
— Johnny Mac (@mccusker86) December 31, 2016
We were also quick to highlight a few key points and praise the match-winners…
– 19 points clear
– 3 wins over Rangers
– League Cup in the bag ?
– Champions League adventure
– Undefeated domesticallyWHAT A SEASON pic.twitter.com/Hn1m8mhZIq
— Ladbrokes (@Ladbrokes) December 31, 2016
Dembele and Sinclair…
Combined cost – £4m
Combined goals – 31#OldFirm pic.twitter.com/WEBHaWSSaL
— Ladbrokes (@Ladbrokes) December 31, 2016
Oh, and in case you were interested we’re also offering this special:
BREAKING: #Celtic are now just 5/2 to go the entire #LadbrokesPrem season undefeated pic.twitter.com/RNpHD4aAsu
— Ladbrokes (@Ladbrokes) December 31, 2016
Overall, a pretty rip-roaring start to New Year’s Eve!
All Odds and Markets are correct as of the date of publishing
