"You've got Callum McGregor and Brendan Rodgers who drive them on daily. The players have got to make sure they deliver for the fans. It's a mentality thing. Celtic have got that mentality to continuously win. Rangers have not got that mentality. That's the difference. They come here and play well but just can't get it over the line. Celtic get it over the line, they know how to do it. In the front three there is a huge difference in quality. Celtic's look fluent and efficient. Rangers don't look like they will create much. Take nothing away from Rangers, they worked hard and were honest. But Celtic had more quality."placeholder image
"You've got Callum McGregor and Brendan Rodgers who drive them on daily. The players have got to make sure they deliver for the fans. It's a mentality thing. Celtic have got that mentality to continuously win. Rangers have not got that mentality. That's the difference. They come here and play well but just can't get it over the line. Celtic get it over the line, they know how to do it. In the front three there is a huge difference in quality. Celtic's look fluent and efficient. Rangers don't look like they will create much. Take nothing away from Rangers, they worked hard and were honest. But Celtic had more quality."

10 pundits react to Celtic vs Rangers drama as Ibrox referee rage lands amid serious Hoops transfer prediction

By Ben Banks

Sports editor and journalist

Published 26th May 2024, 11:00 BST
Updated 26th May 2024, 11:06 BST

Rangers and Celtic were in Scottish Cup final action and the reaction has landed.

The aftermath is non-stop in the wake of any Old Firm clash - never mind one when there is silverware on the line.

Celtic met Rangers in the first meeting of the sides in a Scottish Cup final since 2002 this weekend. And it was the Hoops who came out on top in dramatic fashion, winning 1-0 thanks to a late Adam Idah goal.

It was Rangers who were in the ascendency for large parts of this match but some slack play in the middle of the park and a spillage by goalkeeper Jack Butland allowed Idah to pounce. A double has been clinched by Celtic after they won the Premiership title last weekend.

For Rangers boss Philippe Clement, attention now turns to a major summer rebuild. The pundits across the BBC, Premier Sports, social media and the Daily Record have all aired their views on the big game. Here are 10 pundits giving their takes.

Former Hearts and Rangers player Neil McCann

5. AIRDRIE, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Former Hearts player Neil McCann before a Scottish Cup Fifth Round match between Airdrieonians and Heart of Midlothian at the Penny Cars Stadium, on February 11, 2024, in Airdrie, Scotland. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Former Hearts and Rangers player Neil McCann | SNS Group

Scotland international Charlie Mulgrew was one of a handful of surprise debutants for non-league Doncaster City last weekend. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

6. GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 13: Charlie Mulgrew of Scotland is seen ahead of the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier between Scotland and San Marino at Hampden Park on October 13, 2019 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Scotland international Charlie Mulgrew was one of a handful of surprise debutants for non-league Doncaster City last weekend. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) Photo: Ian MacNicol

Shaun Maloney's Latics have discovered the identity of their first three pre-season opponents

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Shaun Maloney's Latics have discovered the identity of their first three pre-season opponents Photo: Bernard Platt

Former Celtic manager Neil Lennon is back in management with Rapid Bucharest.

8. GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MAY 18: Former Celtic manager Neil Lennon during a cinch Premiership match between Celtic and St Mirren at Celtic Park, on May 18, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Former Celtic manager Neil Lennon is back in management with Rapid Bucharest. Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group

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