Todd Cantwell's two biggest Old Firm contributions so far have been to wave his arms in the air to try and rouse the Rangers fans and move a water bag to stop Reo Hatate getting a drink.
The Japanese’s first two involvements in the fixture after arriving in Glasgow were to smash two goals past Allan McGregor. Alfredo Morelos huffed and plodded his way around while sticking his face into Joe Hart. Kyogo Furuhashi smiles and rockets across the turf while sticking the ball in the net. Ryan Kent made one Hampden run and virtually gave up. Daizen Maeda made about 100 of them in the same game. Malik Tillman flattered to deceive with no goals against Celtic. Jota has hit the winner in the last two.
These are just some reasons why Ange Postecoglou’s team are champions and Michael Beale’s men are playing this lunchtime for nothing other than pride. There is a gap in quality between Rangers and Celtic. A difference in ability to produce when it really counts. That, of course, can be changed. Beale’s going to rebuild, so better players can come in which opens that opportunity. But what is far, far more important is the setting of standards and demands.
