Rangers have been cheekily trolled by Dublin Airport after Martin O’Neill’s Celtic jetted in for their pre-season opener against Shelbourne.
O’Neill’s side touched down in Ireland ahead of tomorrow night’s clash as they step up preparations to defend their Scottish Premiership crown.
The Celts are here! 🍀 A champion welcome was given to Scottish double winners @CelticFC this evening, as they arrived into Dublin Airport ahead of their sell-out pre-season match against @shelsfc on Tuesday. Welcome to Ireland, Bhoys! 🟢⚪️ pic.twitter.com/3tE7EHspb6
— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) July 5, 2026
While there are no new signings on show just yet, it was the welcome they received that grabbed attention.
Dublin Airport’s official X account, which has close to 470,000 followers, posted a clip of Celtic’s plane arriving on the runway.
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It was the soundtrack that raised a few eyebrows. The video was set to Tina Turner’s ‘Simply the Best’, a pointed dig many fans saw as a swipe at Rangers.
Supporters were quick to react online, with plenty enjoying the not-so-subtle jab at the Ibrox side.
