“LOOKED HUNGOVER IN A GLASGOW DERBY!” – CELTIC FANS ERUPT IN FURY AFTER ‘EMBARRASSING’ DISPLAY IN PAINFUL LOSS TODAY

Celtic’s latest Glasgow derby defeat has triggered a wave of anger, disbelief and outright rage among supporters, with today’s loss quickly spiralling into a full-blown fan backlash. What was meant to be a defining afternoon at Celtic Park instead became a grim reminder of how brutally unforgiving derby football can be — and one player has found himself squarely in the firing line.

The Hoops began the match with urgency, feeding off the noise from the stands and briefly giving fans hope that derby pride would be defended. An early breakthrough lifted the stadium, but as the game wore on, that belief drained away. Rangers grew stronger, Celtic lost control, and the second half unravelled in a manner that stunned the home crowd.

As momentum swung, frustration inside Celtic Park became impossible to ignore. Sloppy passes were met with groans. Slow reactions drew whistles. And by the time Rangers completed their turnaround, anger had replaced hope.

Online, the reaction was immediate and savage.

One phrase dominated social media timelines within minutes of full-time:

“He looked hungover.”

Supporters accused a senior Celtic figure of being sluggish, unfocused and completely off the pace in a match that demands intensity above all else. Clips began circulating rapidly — moments of poor positioning, delayed challenges, and a failure to deal with pressure as Rangers repeatedly targeted his side of the pitch.

One furious fan wrote:

“That performance was embarrassing. You’d think he didn’t realise it was a derby.”

Another added:

“No awareness. No urgency. Looked hungover in the biggest game of the season.”

Celtic’s defensive shape crumbled repeatedly, especially in wide areas, where Rangers found joy attacking with pace and aggression. Time and again, crosses were allowed to come in unchallenged, while runners ghosted into dangerous spaces. What angered supporters most wasn’t just the goals conceded — it was the lack of fight.

Midway through the second half, as Rangers seized full control and Celtic struggled to respond, the criticism focused sharply on one name.

That player was Anthony Ralston.

For a footballer often praised for his commitment and understanding of the club’s values, this was a brutal afternoon. Fans accused Ralston of being caught out of position, slow to react defensively, and ineffective going forward. Several of Rangers’ most dangerous moments came down his flank, fueling claims that he was being “targeted” — and losing the battle badly.

Social media reaction was unforgiving.

“Anthony Ralston looked miles off it,” one supporter posted.

“Derby football isn’t about reputation — it’s about intensity. Ralston didn’t have it today,” another wrote.

Inside the stadium, the mood turned toxic. Every misplaced pass or failed clearance involving Ralston was met with audible frustration. When he was eventually substituted, the reaction from the stands told its own story — a mix of relief, anger, and disbelief.

Pundits after the match attempted to provide balance, acknowledging Ralston’s past contributions while admitting that today was a nightmare scenario for the full-back. In derby football, weaknesses are ruthlessly exposed, and Rangers showed no mercy.

The fallout now feels unavoidable. Calls for Ralston to be dropped are growing louder, with supporters demanding changes ahead of the next fixture. Questions are also being asked about selection decisions and whether loyalty is being prioritised over form.

This defeat goes far beyond three points. For Celtic fans, derby matches define seasons, careers and legacies. Performances like this are not easily forgotten — especially when they appear to lack urgency, sharpness and hunger.

Fair or not, Anthony Ralston has become the symbol of a derby defeat that Celtic supporters are struggling to stomach.

The final whistle may have blown, but the anger hasn’t faded. And for Ralston, the scrutiny is only just beginning.