Chris Sutton couldn’t help but add to the frustration of Rangers supporters following their 1-0 loss to Kilmarnock by sending out a biting tweet that encapsulated their problems. After the match, the longtime rival of the Ibrox club, the former Celtic striker, posted on Twitter, saying, “Rangers were well and truly Killied.” Excellent work, Kilmarnock👏👏 An incredibly well-structured and focused performance. Aberdeen and Celtic extend their lead at the top.
Sutton’s tweet served as a clear reminder of the Rangers’ significant deficit in the fight for the championship. Rangers had another opportunity to cut the gap on Aberdeen and Celtic going into this game, but they were unable to take advantage of it. They are six points behind both of their opponents after their loss at Rugby Park, a fact Sutton was only too glad to bring out.
Kilmarnock’s defeat occurred just one day after Celtic and Aberdeen drew 2-2 at Celtic Park. Aberdeen’s point allowed both teams to keep their advantage over Rangers intact, even though Brendan Rodgers’ team had let a two-goal lead slip. The Ibrox team had a chance to close the deficit to three points, but they produced yet another dull performance that failed to generate
Rangers fans were further incensed by Sutton’s remarks, which praised Kilmarnock’s discipline and organization. The Rangers team managed just three shots on goal, which was equal to Kilmarnock’s effort. Philippe Clement’s team put on a lackluster performance, and they are currently starting to fall out of the top two.
After eight games, Celtic remains pretty strong, even though Aberdeen is holding them, with only the Dons currently posing a real threat. Despite seeming lighthearted, Sutton’s post highlighted how important the weekend’s outcomes were to the early going of this season’s championship campaign. Rangers are falling behind, and Sutton made sure that nobody forgot how important this is.