Chris Sutton’s savage jab at Danny Rohl goes viral as Martin O’Neill’s Celtic deliver a stunning performance to reach the League Cup final and reignite their season.
Chris Sutton’s savage jab at Danny Rohl goes viral as Martin O’Neill’s Celtic deliver a stunning performance to reach the League Cup final and reignite their season.
Celtic are alive again and it feels like the good old days under Martin O’Neill.
After months of inconsistency and frustration, the Hoops have rediscovered their spirit, their bite, and their belief. Sunday’s clash with Rangers wasn’t just another semi-final it was a statement that Celtic’s identity under O’Neill is back: fiery, fearless, and full of fight.
It was the kind of night that defines this rivalry. The noise, the tension, the tackles it was everything the Old Firm is meant to be. And as Celtic’s players left the pitch with arms raised in triumph, the green half of Glasgow knew something had shifted. Martin O’Neill had rolled back the years, and Celtic had rediscovered their edge.
For Danny Rohl, it was a harsh introduction to the most unforgiving fixture in Scottish football. The German coach, who only recently took over at Rangers, came into this match with momentum and optimism. But against O’Neill’s rejuvenated Celtic, he was handed a brutal reality check.
And as if the result wasn’t painful enough, former Celtic striker Chris Sutton decided to twist the knife. The outspoken pundit, never one to mince his words, threw a savage post-match jab at Rohl that instantly went viral across social media.
Sutton’s comment spread like wildfire within minutes of the final whistle. Fans loved it, sharing and quote-tweeting his words with a mix of laughter and pride. It wasn’t just banter it was a symbolic moment that underlined Celtic’s resurgence and Sutton’s long-standing connection to the club’s fiery culture.
The former Hoops forward, who played a key role during O’Neill’s trophy-laden first spell in charge, seemed genuinely thrilled to see his old boss back in the dugout. And in typical Sutton fashion, he expressed it by taking aim at Rangers’ new man.
His jab struck the perfect balance between humour and dominance — the kind of old-school swagger that Celtic supporters have always associated with their best days. Social media lit up with fans calling it “peak Sutton,” while pundits debated whether he’d gone too far. But for the Celtic faithful, it was pure gold.
Behind the banter, though, lies something deeper. This version of Celtic under Martin O’Neill already feels different. There’s an intensity to their play, a unity in their pressing, and a collective hunger that had been missing for much of the season.
O’Neill, a man revered for his charisma and command, has managed to restore belief in record time. His message is simple: play with passion, trust your teammates, and never back down especially against Rangers. That mentality was written all over Celtic’s performance, from their relentless energy to the way they managed the game in key moments.
Even the players seem transformed. There’s a visible lift in confidence, a spark that had faded during Brendan Rodgers’ final weeks. Under O’Neill, Celtic look fearless again playing for each other, for the shirt, and for the fans.
Danny Rohl, on the other hand, looked visibly deflated as he walked down the tunnel. The young coach has spoken openly about bringing fresh ideas and modern methods to Rangers, but this was a reminder that tactics alone aren’t enough in an Old Firm battle. You need character, composure, and the will to outfight your rival.
Sutton’s jab, while light-hearted on the surface, reflected the emotional weight of the moment. It was about more than rivalry it was about Celtic reclaiming their authority. And the fact that his words went viral only amplified that feeling across the fanbase.
Celtic fans flooded comment sections and timelines celebrating not just the win but the attitude behind it. “This is the Celtic we’ve been waiting for,” one supporter wrote. Another added, “O’Neill brings the fight, Sutton brings the fire we’re back.”
It’s still early in O’Neill’s second spell, but the signs are unmistakable. He’s not just winning matches he’s rebuilding belief, one performance at a time.
And with Celtic now through to the League Cup final, there’s a growing sense that this could be the start of something memorable. For Sutton, his viral jab was more than just a dig it was the punctuation mark on a night when Celtic reminded everyone who they are.
The legend is back. The fire is burning. And Celtic’s roar has never sounded louder.
