A disappointing week for Glasgow’s big two was compounded as Rangers and Celtic played out a forgettable goalless draw in the first Old Firm game of the new season at Ibrox.
After humiliating midweek Champions League exits, neither side could respond, with Russell Martin still searching for his first league victory as Rangers head coach and Brendan Rodgers now winless in four consecutive derbies for Celtic.
Perhaps avoiding defeat has bought the under-fire Martin some time, but his team never looked a goal threat on the day.
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John Souttar’s goal for Rangers was ruled out for offside in their Scottish Premiership clash with Celtic at Ibrox
A first half bereft of quality yielded no chances, flashpoints, or even any shots on target as John Souttar’s disallowed header was the only notable action of the opening 45 minutes.
Reo Hatate eventually registered the first attempt on goal on the hour mark, but no clear chances followed.
A dark week for Scottish football in which four sides failed to progress from crucial European qualifiers just got even darker.
Based on these two teams being the best the country has to offer, Scottish football may struggle to compete in Europe this season.
More to follow…