NafisaThe age-old accusation that the SPFL favours Celtic has just been handed fresh ammunition—served on a silver platter, no less—after what many Rangers fans are calling a blatant display of bias in the wake of Tottenham’s Europa League triumph under former Hoops boss Ange Postecoglou.
Following Spurs’ 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final, the Scottish Professional Football League’s official account sent out a message that stunned the blue half of Glasgow.
With no hesitation, the SPFL posted: “Ange Postecoglou ALWAYS wins trophies in his second season”, celebrating the Aussie’s victory with a trophy emoji and all—an act many are branding as nothing short of an embarrassing show of partiality.
To Rangers supporters, this wasn’t just a harmless congratulatory tweet—it was a moment of confirmation. For years, they’ve accused the league of bending toward Celtic, whether in scheduling, governance, or disciplinary decisions.
Now, here was the league’s governing body openly celebrating a former Celtic manager for a win that had absolutely nothing to do with Scottish football. No such praise was ever handed out to ex-Rangers bosses succeeding abroad.
Not Steven Gerrard after winning the Scottish Premiership unbeaten. Not even Giovanni van Bronckhorst after guiding Rangers to the Europa League final.
The SPFL’s message didn’t just mention Postecoglou’s success—it celebrated a Celtic narrative. The “second season trophy” line harks directly back to his reign at Parkhead, where he dominated Scottish football, claimed five domestic honours in two years, and humbled Rangers repeatedly. That’s the sting. That’s the rub. That’s why this tweet hit a nerve.
For Kris Boyd and other Rangers loyalists who’ve long insisted the SPFL’s leanings are green, this moment might feel like vindication. It’s not just about a tweet—it’s about optics, about principle.
Why is the league’s own media team promoting Celtic-associated glory on the night of an English football final? Why the need to reference Postecoglou’s Celtic legacy in a moment that had nothing to do with the SPFL?
Even neutral fans are beginning to question the professionalism of the move. League officials are supposed to remain impartial, to represent all clubs equally. But with one tweet, the SPFL has plunged itself into a PR storm—one that won’t be easily forgotten inside Ibrox.
In a city where every gesture is scrutinised through a lens of rivalry, this wasn’t just a message—it was a declaration. And for Rangers fans, it was proof of what they’ve always believed: when it comes to the SPFL, there’s green in the ink.
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