Rangers look like they know where they want to go - Celtic just look lost

As the final whistle blew, it became evident that Rangers knew exactly where they wanted to go, while Celtic seemed to be lost in the Old Firm Derby. Derek McInnes, the Rangers manager, displayed little emotion after the victory, simply shaking hands with Martin O'Neill and heading out. He later mentioned in a radio interview that they were only aiming for three points – a point of pride after two wins over their city rivals.

This win marked the first time in 15 years that a Rangers manager had claimed a first-two-game victory over Celtic since Graeme Souness in 1986. The historical context provided added relevance to the current match. Rangers had indeed been dominant, but their superiority could have been more pronounced with a greater margin of victory.

Despite O'Neill's claims that there wasn't much difference between the teams, it was clear that Celtic was struggling. They were physically weak, mentally substandard, and outplayed, outmuscled, and out-coached by their opponents. Celtic's board had failed to deliver the robust midfielders needed and lacked the attacking wingers that brought them past success last season.

Scott Brown, a former captain, pointed out that Naderi's goal highlighted Rangers' superiority, as they had outperformed Celtic in multiple aspects of the game. Their aerial dominance, shot count, and overall control of the match were evident, with more chances in the second half. Even with a substitute playing, the outcome remained the same.

The younger players in Rangers' lineup were more dominant, mature, and influential than their veteran counterparts on the Celtic team, which featured six players older than 27. While McInnes' initial assessment of his team may have been pessimistic, it is now evident that his team is maturing and working cohesively. The momentum at Ibrox now clearly favors Rangers, and the energy and optimism are undoubtedly blue rather than green.