Summary

  • Celtic go top with first league derby win in seven

  • Hatate lashed in twice, before Abada nudged in third just before break

  • McGregor made four saves in first half hour to thwart rampant Celtic

  • Van Bronckhorst suffers first defeat in 14 games

  1. Postpublished at 59 mins

    Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    Ryan Kent whips a teasing cross down the corridor of uncertainty but no Rangers player can get near it.

  2. 'Celtic drop down the gears'published at 21:03 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2022

    Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    Kenny Miller
    Former Rangers striker on BBC Sportsound

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    Celtic don't have that real intensity in the press and they don't need it - they are 3-0 up.

  3. Postpublished at 55 mins

    Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    Fashion Sakala can't find a way past Carl Starfelt near the byeline, so he drops to the floor in a rather half-hearted way. The referee was never going to buy that.

  4. Postpublished at 53 mins

    Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    James Tavernier drives down the right for Rangers and his low cross breaks to Scott Arfield, who powers a rising shot over the top.

  5. YELLOW CARDpublished at 51 mins

    Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    The home fans are roaring with approval at every pass and interception from their team.

    Calvin Bassey is cautioned for tugging Liel Abada to the ground and that gets another big cheer.

  6. 'It could end up five or six'published at 20:52 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2022

    Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    Pat Bonner
    Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound

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    The challenge for Celtic is to maintain that tempo. I don't think Rangers have a chance and if they don't get the next goal, it could end up 5-0 or 6-0.

  7. KICK-OFFpublished at 46 mins

    Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    Here we go again.

    It's a long, long way back for the champions.

    Glen Kamara, Amad Diallo and Borna Barisic are the men left behind in the visiting dressing room.

  8. Triple change for Rangerspublished at 20:49 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2022

    HT: Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    Leon Balogan, Ryan Jack and Fashion Sakala are coming on for Rangers.

  9. Postpublished at 20:48 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2022

    HT: Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    This is the first time Rangers have conceded three goals in back to back league matches since 1986.

    We're only halfway through this one...

  10. 'A lesson in positional play'published at 20:48 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2022

    HT: Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    Kenny Miller
    Former Rangers striker on BBC Sportsound

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    This is a lesson in positional play. Rangers are trying to stay compact and not allow Celtic to play through them. But they are actually not close to anyone. Celtic are going through to play wide and wide to play through. Their movement off the ball is phenomenal.

  11. 'Barisic looks punch-drunk'published at 20:46 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2022

    HT: Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    Tom English
    BBC Scotland's chief sports writer at Celtic Park

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    Celtic have blown Rangers off the park. Rangers are very, very lucky it's 'only' 3-0. It could be 4-0 or 5-0. Top-end performances all over the pitch from the home players. Juranovic and O'Riley are tag-teaming Barisic, and the Croatian looks punch-drunk.

  12. Postpublished at 20:44 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2022

    HT: Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    I wonder what Aaron Ramsey makes of the first 45 minutes?

    The Rangers midfield hasn't been able to get close to Celtic

    Aaron RamseyImage source, SNS
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    New Rangers loan signing Aaron Ramsey watches on from the Celtic Park stands

  13. Postpublished at 20:43 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2022

    HT: Celtic 3-0 Rangers

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  14. New boys making their mark for Celticpublished at 20:42 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2022

    HT: Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    It's hard to believe this is just Reo Hatate's fourth game for Celtic.

    The 24-year-old is bossing the midfield. He's everywhere.

    Matt O'Riley also looks the part in what is his third appearance since joining from MK Dons in English League One.

  15. 'Hatate the Celtic hero'published at 20:38 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2022

    HT: Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    Tom English
    BBC Scotland's chief sports writer at Celtic Park

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    Reo Hatate has been absolutely sensational, not just because of his goals, not just because of his assist. His defensive work has also been brilliant. What a player. Best first half midfield performance I’ve seen in a very long time

    Reo Hatate is enjoying his first Old Firm experienceImage source, SNS
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    Reo Hatate is enjoying his first Old Firm experience

  16. HALF-TIME Celtic 3-0 Rangerspublished at 45+2 mins

    Wow! Celtic have completely shredded Rangers with their relentless, high-tempo attacking.

    Reo Hatate has scored twice and Liel Abada grabbed the third.

    The hosts are heading for the top of the league.

    Celtic celebrate the first of Reo Hatate's goalsImage source, SNS
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    Celtic celebrate the first of Reo Hatate's goals

  17. 'Rangers on the ropes'published at 20:32 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2022

    Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    Pat Bonner
    Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound

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    Allan McGregor is right on his near post. I don't know if he needed to be there. if he was more central, he might have had a chance to come out. Maybe I'm being a bit harsh on him, but Rangers are on the ropes.

  18. 'Schoolboy defending from Barisic'published at 20:32 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2022

    Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    Kenny Miller
    Former Rangers & Hibernian striker

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    Let me tell you: Borna Barisic has had such a bad half. On the ball, he's sloppy. He's got absolutely no idea where Liel Abada is. He's got to be aware. That is absolutely schoolboy defending.

  19. goal

    GOAL Celtic 3-0 Rangerspublished at 44 mins

    Liel Ababda

    Bedlam at Celtic Park!

    The home fans are in dreamland as Reo Hatate loops over a cross from near the corner flag on the left and the Rangers defence is sleeping as Liel Abada steals in to stab the ball home.

    Celtic goalImage source, BBC Sport
  20. 'Technique, not power' for Hatatepublished at 20:30 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2022

    Celtic 2-0 Rangers

    Pat Bonner
    Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound

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    What a brilliant finish. Hatate gets between the midfield and backline. He has the technique, the ability to get the ball out of his feet and curl it round Allan McGregor at his near post. Brilliant awareness of where to beat the goalkeeper - not power, just technique. What a moment for Hatate.