“Rangers’ New Dembele? Kwame Poku Backed to Rival Celtic Legend!”

Celtic Fans Outraged Over ‘Terrible’ SPFL Fixture Twist Ahead of 2025/26 Season

Scottish football’s fiercest rivalry has just gained more fuel and the season hasn’t even started yet.

While Rangers fans are buzzing over bold comparisons between new signing Kwame Poku and former Celtic hero Moussa Dembele, Celtic fans are up in arms over what they’ve called a “terrible” decision in the 2025/26 SPFL fixture list.

Let’s unpack the drama that’s already shaping this upcoming season.

Poku Hype Sparks Old Firm Comparisons

It was Ross McCormack, the former Rangers striker, who ignited the spark.

Speaking on a podcast this week, McCormack praised Kwame Poku’s skill, explosiveness, and confidence in front of goal going as far as saying:

> “He’s got the same aura Moussa Dembele had when he arrived at Celtic. You can see it in the way he carries himself. Rangers might have found their answer to Dembele.”

Dembele, who tormented Rangers during his time at Celtic from 2016 to 2018, is still remembered for his unforgettable hat-trick in his first Old Firm derby and a string of dominant performances. For Poku to be placed in that bracket is not only bold it’s bound to rile up fans on both sides.

Some Rangers supporters are already getting carried away on social media, calling Poku “the one to bring balance back to Glasgow.” Others are more cautious, asking for time before comparisons to proven legends like Dembele are made.

Chris Sutton Fires Early Shots at Kris Boyd

While Rangers fans celebrate, the other half of Glasgow is furious and not just because of transfer talk.

Celtic icon Chris Sutton couldn’t hold back when the 2025/26 SPFL fixtures were announced. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Sutton accused the SPFL of bias and poor planning after noticing several controversial scheduling choices that seem to disadvantage Celtic.

Sutton cheekily tagged Kris Boyd, his long-time media rival and ex-Rangers striker, sparking yet another round of online back-and-forth between the two pundits.

> “SPFL doing their best to make things interesting this season. Boyd, I hope you’ve got your excuses ready,” Sutton posted, followed by a laughing emoji.

What’s Got Celtic Fans So Angry?

The controversy centers around a string of key decisions in the fixture calendar:

Celtic have three away games following European fixtures, while Rangers enjoy back-to-back home ties during the same period.

The first Old Firm derby is scheduled at Ibrox, raising eyebrows over fairness.

The holiday run-in sees Celtic play four games in ten days, including a long away trip to Aberdeen right after Boxing Day.

Fans quickly took to social media to vent their frustration, with “SPFL FIXED” trending in Scottish football circles.

One fan tweeted:

> “How can anyone look at this fixture list and not question the integrity? Terrible planning.”

Another wrote:

> “You’re telling me we’re playing away after every European night? Total disgrace.”

Old Firm Fire Burning Early

It’s only June, but you’d think we were in the middle of the season given the intensity of fan reactions already brewing online.

Between the Poku-Dembele comparisons and fixture list fury, it’s clear the Old Firm rivalry is about to enter another emotionally charged chapter. Celtic fans feel they’re being unfairly treated. Rangers fans are dreaming of redemption, backed by a new attacking hope.

With players not even in full preseason training yet, the psychological battle between clubs, fans, and pundits is already underway and that might just be the SPFL’s best marketing yet.

What’s Next?

Celtic will be looking to channel this anger into strong early-season form and manager Brendan Rodgers is likely to use the “us against the world” mentality to motivate his squad.

Rangers, meanwhile, are hoping Poku lives up to the hype. If he does, and the fixture list works in their favour, they’ll fancy their chances at reclaiming the title.

The first Old Firm clash is already shaping up to be a must-watch showdown.

Fans Divided, Football United

Whether you’re on the green side of Glasgow or the blue, one thing’s for sure Scottish football is alive and well. And if this summer is anything to go by, we’re in for one of the most heated seasons in recent memory.

Let the mind games begin.