Celtic decide not to show up at Ibrox. But were they told not to show up?

Celtic’s Stunning Collapse: Conspiracy Theories Abound After Derby Debacle

In a shocking turn of events, Celtic’s seemingly insurmountable 14-point lead was momentarily forgotten as they suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat at the hands of Rangers in the Glasgow derby. The loss has left fans and pundits alike scratching their heads, wondering what could have led to such a catastrophic collapse.

As the dust settles, conspiracy theories have begun to emerge, suggesting that Celtic’s manager, Brendan Rodgers, may have been instructed to take it easy and allow Rangers to win. The theory proposes that this would prevent Celtic from running away with the title, thereby maintaining a sense of competition and excitement in the league.

Another theory suggests that Rodgers was told to throw the game to help Rangers’ manager, Philippe Clement, keep his job. This notion is based on the idea that a Rangers victory would provide a much-needed boost to Clement’s tenure, which has been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks.

While these theories may seem far-fetched, they do highlight the widespread confusion and disappointment surrounding Celtic’s performance. The team’s lackluster display was uncharacteristic of their usual standards, leading many to question whether there was more to the defeat than meets the eye.

Kris Boyd, a former Rangers player, offered a more nuanced perspective on the match, pointing out that Rangers are still 11 points adrift of Celtic in the league table. Boyd praised Rangers’ performance, suggesting that Clement had successfully figured out Rodgers’ tactics, but also cautioned that the victory should not be overstated.

“Celtic have done their work over a period of time, and they are more consistent,” Boyd said. “Rangers need to get that level of consistency in their play. They showed it in the Scottish Cup final that they can compete with Celtic in a one-off game.”

As Celtic prepares to face St. Mirren on Sunday, the team will be looking to bounce back from this disappointing defeat. Rodgers will be under pressure to explain the team’s lackluster performance and to reassure fans that the title is still within their grasp.

While the conspiracy theories surrounding Celtic’s defeat may be intriguing, they should not distract from the fact that the team’s performance was subpar. As the season wears on, Celtic will need to regroup and refocus if they hope to maintain their dominance in the Scottish Premiership.