LEE Hodson was preferred to James Tavernier at right back in the Rangers team due to the latter’s defensive limitations and justified his selection with an accomplished performance. Neither Scott Sinclair or Kieran Tierney behind him managed to get the better of the Northern Ireland internationalist during the match.
Category: Celtic
Celtic mark Jansen’s return with a victory as Rodgers expresses pitch concerns
TOWARDS the end of this relatively workaday victory for their team over Motherwell, the Celtic fans offered up a song in praise of Wim Jansen. The Dutchman was back in Glasgow for the match – his distinctive curls made him easy to pick out in a crowd – and he remains a feted figure among the supporters despite spending only a solitary season as manager.
Kenny Miller: Rangers must learn the lessons from derby defeat
KENNY MILLER is confident Rangers will learn the lessons from their Hogmanay heartache after suffering derby defeat to Celtic once again. Mark Warburton’s side were beaten for the third time this term by their Glasgow rivals as the Hoops extended their lead at the top of the Premiership standings to 19 points.