Celtic struggles in 3-0 defeat to Rangers in cup quarter-final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 1:35 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Celtic faced a heavy 3-0 defeat to Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final at Ibrox on September 13, 2026. Former Celtic goalkeeper Pat Bonner criticized the team's performance and questioned the players' character, stating they showed a lack of responsibility. Former striker Chris Sutton remarked that Celtic appeared to be bullied by Rangers during the match. Both players and coaching staff will need to reassess strategies moving forward as Celtic exits the cup competition.
- •Celtic lost 3-0 to Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final.
- •Pat Bonner questioned the players' 'bottle' and character after the defeat.
- •Chris Sutton accused Celtic of being bullied in the match.
- •This loss ends Celtic's run in the Premier Sports Cup.
- 1:35 PMYahoo Sports — Former Celtic goalkeeper questions players’ ‘bottle’ following 3-0 Rangers defeat
"Pat Bonner has questioned Celtic’s bottle following their dismal 3-0 defeat to Rangers at Ibrox.13th September 2026; Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow, Scotland; Scottish League Cup Football, Rangers versus Ce...
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