That Rangers played an integral part in the most enthralling Old Firm match in years matters little to Glasgow’s blue half. The terrific spirit as summoned by Celtic – 10-man Celtic, who fielded a debutant goalkeeper in the most febrile of atmospheres – was sufficient to win by the odd goal in five. Thoughts of a title race between these old foes can surely be forgotten for another season.
Brendan Rodgers described it as his most satisfying win over Rangers. Celtic’s manager is more entitled than most to cherish the moment; his tactical boldness after the dismissal of Jozo Simunovic, 56 minutes in, proved to be pivotal. Rather than settle for the point that was within his grasp with the score at 2-2, Rodgers turned to the Paris Saint-Germain loanee Odsonne Édouard. The forward duly repaid the manager’s faith with a wonderful winner, as befitting a match laced with error but supplying epic entertainment. “My intent is always to attack,” the visiting manager said. “Eight out of 10 times, you’ll succeed that way.”
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