Fans stunned as cyriel dessers directly call out Celtic legend for talking sh*t about him
The fallout from the heated 1-1 draw between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox took an unexpected turn when Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers launched a scathing attack on Celtic legend and TV pundit Chris Sutton, accusing him of consistently “talking sh*t” and disrespecting his name.
Dessers, who scored Rangers’ only goal in the highly anticipated Old Firm derby, used his post-match interview to publicly address what he described as months of criticism from Sutton. His remarks, unfiltered and emotionally charged, stunned fans and added a fiery twist to an already tense rivalry.
Dessers’ first-half strike had given Rangers the lead in front of a raucous Ibrox crowd, before Celtic’s Adam Idah equalised in the 57th minute. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with both sides sharing the spoils in what could prove a pivotal point in the Scottish Premiership title race.
The real fireworks, however, came after the game. While Dessers has faced his fair share of criticism from fans and pundits alike this season, his decision to call out Sutton directly by name and with strong language has shocked supporters across the footballing divide.
“I’ve kept quiet for a long time, but I’m done with it now,” Dessers said, moments after the final whistle at Ibrox. “Every week Chris Sutton has something to say about me and most of it’s just disrespect. He talks sh*t constantly, and I don’t think he understands the work I put in. I scored in the derby, and I’m proud of that. Let him talk I’ll do my talking on the pitch.”
Sutton, a former Celtic striker and now a regular media pundit, has been highly critical of Dessers throughout the campaign, often questioning his performances, work rate, and decision-making in key matches. While many Rangers fans have at times echoed the concerns, Dessers’ post-derby performance has shifted the narrative.
Rangers supporters flooded social media in support of their striker, praising his passion and his courage to stand up to media pressure.
“He’s taken stick all year and still steps up in the big games,” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “Cyriel had every right to speak his mind Sutton’s been out of order for months.”
However, Celtic fans and some pundits were less impressed, criticising Dessers for targeting a club legend and questioning whether a single goal justified the outburst.
“Scoring in one match doesn’t make you bulletproof,” one Celtic supporter posted. “Chris Sutton’s paid to give his opinion if Dessers can’t handle that, maybe he’s in the wrong job.”
Football commentators across Scotland have chimed in on the row, with some defending Sutton’s right to critique and others calling for more measured dialogue between players and pundits. Former Rangers striker Kris Boyd said on Sky Sports: “You can understand why Cyriel’s frustrated. Sutton’s had a go all season. But there’s a way to respond and doing it with goals is the best answer.”
Rangers manager ferguson declined to criticise Dessers in his post-match press conference but hinted that internal discussions would take place.
“Cyriel showed his quality today in a big moment,” Clement said. “As for the rest, we’ll talk as a group. What matters to me is what happens on the pitch.”
Sutton has yet to publicly respond to Dessers’ comments, but all eyes will be on his next appearance on punditry duty a showdown that could be as eagerly awaited as the next Old Firm clash itself.
With emotions still running high and the title race wide open, Dessers’ outburst has added another layer to the bitter rivalry between the Glasgow giants and it’s clear this war of words is far from over.
