“HE IS OBVIOUSLY A RANGERS FAN” – Rangers pundit sparks outrage after shocking interview as Celtic player is left in devastating mood
Rangers legend and pundit Barry Ferguson has ignited fresh controversy in the aftermath of the Glasgow derby after a brutal, tongue-in-cheek assessment of Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, comments that have left Celtic fans furious and the player himself under intense scrutiny.
Celtic’s 3–1 defeat at home to Rangers was already a painful night for the Parkhead crowd, but Ferguson’s post-match remarks poured petrol on the fire. Speaking during his punditry duties, the former Rangers captain claimed—mockingly—that Schmeichel was “Rangers’ best player on the pitch” after what many agreed was a disastrous performance between the posts.
“He helped us more than anyone,” Ferguson said with a grin.
“If you’re asking me who Rangers’ man of the match was, I’d say Schmeichel. That’s how big his impact was.”
The comments immediately went viral.
Schmeichel was directly at fault for two of Rangers’ goals, with a weak handling error and a poor decision under pressure allowing the visitors to seize control of the match. While criticism of the goalkeeper’s display was widespread, Ferguson’s teasing tone crossed a line for many Celtic supporters.
Social media erupted within minutes, with fans accusing Ferguson of bias.
“He is obviously a Rangers fan,” one supporter wrote.
“This isn’t analysis, it’s mockery.”
Others pointed out that Schmeichel, a vastly experienced international goalkeeper, looked visibly shaken during the match and cut a devastated figure at full time. Cameras caught the Dane staring into space on the pitch long after the final whistle, while teammates attempted to console him.
Former players and neutral pundits also weighed in, suggesting Ferguson’s remarks were deliberately provocative.
“Yes, Schmeichel had a horrible game,” one analyst said.
“But saying he was the opposition’s best player is designed to humiliate, not analyse.”
Ferguson, however, made no attempt to walk back his comments, insisting that derby football is ruthless and that performances must be called out as they are.
“This is the Old Firm,” he added later.
“If you make mistakes like that, you’ll get punished—and talked about.”
Inside Celtic, there is reportedly concern about Schmeichel’s confidence going forward, especially with pressure mounting on the squad and the manager after a run of damaging results. While no official response has been issued by the club, sources suggest the goalkeeper was “deeply disappointed” by both his performance and the public reaction that followed.
As the fallout continues, one thing is clear: Barry Ferguson’s words have ensured that Schmeichel’s night to forget will be remembered even longer—fueling rivalry, debate, and yet another flashpoint in an already toxic derby atmosphere.
