Celtic fans rage at Tom English’s post about Rangers manager Danny Rohl: ‘You’re a joke’
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Celtic Fans Rage at Tom English’s Post About Rangers Manager Danny Rohl: ‘You’re a Joke’
Celtic supporters erupted in fury on social media after BBC journalist Tom English shared a mocking post about Rangers' new manager Danny Rohl and director of football Kevin Thelwell. The controversy stemmed from Rohl's high-profile unveiling at Ibrox, where Thelwell hyped the appointment by claiming Rohl would "work 25/8" to deliver success for the club, an exaggerated twist on the common "24/7" phrase[1].
English, known for his sharp commentary on Scottish football, highlighted Thelwell's remark with tongue-in-cheek sarcasm, drawing immediate backlash from Celtic fans who accused him of bias toward Rangers. "You're a joke," one furious supporter posted, while others labeled English a "Rangers puppet" and demanded he face consequences for perceived favoritism. The post quickly amassed hundreds of angry replies, amplifying divisions between the Old Firm rivals[1].
Thelwell's comments came amid a chaotic period for Rangers, including a dismal start to the season, a botched managerial search after Russell Martin's exit, and criticism over hiring his son Robbie. Figures like chairman Patrick Stewart and CEO Andrew Cavenagh also faced scrutiny during the press conference, but Thelwell became an easy target for detractors. Derek Ferguson, speaking to Ibrox News, noted Thelwell as "the butt of all jokes" among Rangers fans themselves[1].
Rohl, who withdrew from the race last week before a dramatic U-turn appointment on Monday, urged for a "strong" performance in upcoming matches, including against Celtic. Fans debated team selections, with complaints about strikers like Shiti, Mioski, and Denilo failing to score[2]. Refereeing decisions, including VAR interventions, added to the tension in recent games[2].
English's post underscores ongoing media scrutiny of Rangers' hierarchy, with Celtic fans viewing it as further evidence of unbalanced coverage. As Rohl settles in, pressure mounts on Thelwell and co. to stabilize the club amid fan rage on both sides.
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