Barry Ferguson Sets Record Straight on Chris Sutton Claim on “X” as Celtic and Rangers Rivalry Debate over the Last Decade

Celtic’s success has seen off another Rangers manager in Barry Ferguson.

Admittedly, Ferguson was only in temporary charge at Ibrox but he made no secret of the fact that he would love to have got the job on a permanent basis to take a crack at ending Celtic’s success.

With Celtic on the brink of another treble, Rangers are in search for their sixth manager in seven years as the Ibrox club struggle to keep up with the Parkhead club’s power both on and off the park.

But as the news broke of Ferguson’s Rangers departure last night, Chris Sutton reacted to the news with his usual aplomb and with a big question about Celtic the Ibrox support will dread.

Chris Sutton asks ‘how many years’ will it take Rangers to catch Celtic
Sutton is known for his ability to wind up Celtic’s rivals with his quick-witted nature on social media and on Sky Sports.

However, as he attempted to get a rise on social media, it was the question about Celtic he delivered on his BBC platform that will strike a chord with both the Parkhead support and the Rangers fans.

Firstly, taking to X, Sutton said, “No more Bazball at Ibrox next season…”

But Sutton didn’t stop there. On BBC 606 he asked a question about catching Celtic most Rangers fans dread.

Sutton continued, “Well, there is no more Bazball next season. Who do you want in charge, Rangers fans?

“How many years is it going to take you to try and reel Celtic in?”

And that is the question. Celtic’s trophy success over the last 25 years is scary as Brendan Rodgers looks to wrap up the club’s ninth treble in their history, Sutton is bang on.

How long will Celtic remain unchallenged in Scotland?

Celtic’s trophy success since 2000 compared to Rangers
Celtic’s success in Scotland is unmatched. Officially Scotland’s most successful club, here is how the Bhoys’ trophy haul compares to Rangers 2000.

Determining which team is “better” between Celtic and Rangers largely depends on personal preference, historical context and current performance. Both teams have a rich history and dedicated fan base.

Head-to-Head Performance:

– Total matches: 446
– Rangers’ wins: 171
– Celtic’s wins: 170
– Draws: 105

Recent Matches:

– On May 4, 2025, Rangers and Celtic drew 1-1 in their Scottish Premiership match.
– On March 16, 2025, Rangers beat Celtic 3-2 in the Scottish Premiership.
– On January 2, 2025, Rangers won 3-0 against Celtic in the Scottish Premiership

Trophy wins

Premiership.   Scottish Cup    League Cup
Celtic          19                      12                       11
Rangers      7                         6                          7

It’s clear Celtic’s dominance looks like it won’t be ending anytime soon as Rangers scramble about looking for a new manager in the midst of an overly long rumour of a takeover.