Celtic Secure Record-Breaking 170th Win, Earning ‘O** F***’ Accolade

It’s not a stat that Celtic fans usually concern themselves with, but after 12 years of clinging to it, it’s painful to see one of their key comfort blankets ripped away.

The once-comical claim of being “The Most Successful Club in the World” could be gone by Christmas if Celtic win the League Cup in December. Yesterday, as Captain Disappointed led his teammates to another loss, another misleading title was lost to the 2012 Tribute Act.

In yesterday’s match, Celtic claimed their 170th victory over the two clubs from Ibrox, with a fitting 3-0 scoreline—the same result as the last ‘Old Firm’ clash in 2012. That day, Ally McCoist’s side limped into liquidation, while 52,000 Celtic fans celebrated what would be their final win over a club founded in 1873 (or 1872, depending on who you ask).

The Tribute Act founded by Charles Green has had the occasional fluke result, mainly during the Lockdown season, but in recent years, the balance of power has shifted back to Celtic. Under Ange Postecoglou and Brendan Rodgers, the Hoops have dominated, leaving a string of underperforming, brogue-wearing opponents in their wake.

Trying to put a positive spin on Sunday’s defeat, Andy Newport, a close ally of John Beaton, delivered some tough statistics to Daily Record readers. And you can bet the Ibrox faithful will find little comfort in the numbers, which highlight just how far behind they’ve fallen compared to their bitter rivals. The figures paint a grim picture: Rangers have won just three of the last 30 domestic trophies, compared to Celtic’s tally of 22.

In terms of derby victories, Rangers have managed only two wins in the last 16 encounters, while Celtic have claimed 11. And in the all-time head-to-head record, Celtic now lead, with their 170th win marking a significant milestone after decades of trailing.

As for Philippe Clement, he remains winless in five derbies against the Hoops. His future is uncertain, despite being handed a new four-year deal by the Ibrox board earlier this month. However, Clement knows that results must improve soon if he’s to avoid being removed from the equation.

The two clubs will meet again on January 2 in the SPFL, with the venue still to be confirmed. A League Cup clash could occur before then, with serious doubts hanging over Clement’s tenure. Meanwhile, Alex Rae and Barry Ferguson appear to be positioning themselves as potential successors. This could even lead to the unlikely prospect of co-managers, with both men steeped in the club’s traditions and a shared history of facing scrutiny from HMRC over the Dave Murray regime’s controversial tax schemes.

Source: https://videocelts.com/2024/09/blogs/latest-news/despair-at-the-record-as-celtic-take-o-f-accolade-with-win-number-170/