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David Irvine

Celtic hero Chris Sutton issues instant Rangers verdict after opening day draw

Celtic hero Chris Sutton couldn't resist a quickfire remark after Rangers failed to win in their opening Scottish Premiership outing under Russell Martin.

The Ibrox side travelled to Fir Park for their first league match of the season but could only draw with Motherwell.

James Tavernier had headed Rangers into an early lead, but Motherwell rallied to dominate the second half.

Three minutes from time, Emmanuel Longelo lashed a low drive into the bottom corner to restore parity.

And Motherwell could have gone on to win the match when Tom Sparrow burst clear minutes later, only to see his effort saved by Jack Butland as Rangers held on for a point.

Right on full-time, Sutton offered his take on the result as he posted on X, formerly Twitter: "Good point for Rangers in the end."


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Discussing the match on Sky Sports, the former Celtic striker added: "Russell Martin needs time and I'm sure he will get time.

"But the start is really important. We spoke before the game about a certain element of Rangers support not really over enamoured with the appointment.

"One-nil up, Motherwell were the better team in the second half. Rangers, who were careless last season, this is another two points dropped if Rangers want to go and win the title.

"But fair play to Motherwell. They were brave in the second half, deserved the equaliser and had it not been for Butland at the end, Sparrow nearly nicked it for Motherwell.

"We all knew there was a lot of work to do for Rangers."

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