Chris Sutton wasted no time responding to Danny Röhl’s post-match complaints after Celtic fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Rangers at Ibrox.

Röhl branded Celtic “lucky” after a late penalty rescued a point for the visitors, focusing his frustration on the spot-kick decision rather than his side’s second-half collapse. But Sutton, on commentary duty for Sky Sports, saw things differently — and said so publicly.

Taking to social media after the final whistle, the former Celtic striker mocked Röhl’s reaction, suggesting the Rangers boss was clutching at straws.

A Game of Two Halves

There was no disguising Celtic’s sluggish start. Rangers dominated the opening 45 minutes, capitalised on defensive lapses and deservedly led 2-0 at the break. The atmosphere inside Ibrox reflected that control.

But the momentum shifted dramatically after half-time.

Celtic emerged with greater urgency and intensity, pushing Rangers deeper and deeper into their own half. The equaliser had an air of inevitability long before it arrived.

When Kieran Tierney powered home to make it 2-1, belief surged through the away side. Rangers, by contrast, looked rattled — struggling to maintain possession or relieve pressure.

The Penalty Debate

The decisive moment came late on when Celtic were awarded a penalty for handball. Röhl labelled the Hoops fortunate, but replays showed clear contact with an outstretched arm — a straightforward call under current rules.

By that stage, Celtic had already taken control of the contest. The penalty was not a smash-and-grab; it was the culmination of sustained second-half dominance.

Sutton’s point — delivered with a hint of sarcasm — was simple: blaming one correct decision ignores the broader picture.

Title Race Implications

The draw could prove pivotal in the context of the Scottish Premiership title race.

Celtic now travel to Pittodrie knowing victory in their game in hand would lift them above Rangers and close the gap to league leaders Hearts to five points. In a season defined by swings in momentum, this was another significant one.

For Rangers, the frustration will centre not on VAR, but on their inability to manage a commanding position. Two goals up at home in an Old Firm derby should have been enough.

Deflection or Disappointment?

Managers often seek to protect their players in the aftermath of dropped points. Röhl’s comments may fall into that category. Yet focusing solely on the penalty risks overlooking a more pressing concern: why Rangers retreated so dramatically after half-time.

Celtic, for all their first-half shortcomings, demonstrated resilience and authority when it mattered.

Röhl may call it luck. Sutton clearly disagrees.

And judging by the balance of play in the second half, the comeback owed far more to pressure than fortune.