Celtic v Rangers: Scottish League Cup semi-final verdict

Paul: Martin O’Neill has somehow miraculously rejuvenated and turned around these players. He should get the job until the end of the season judging on performances so far.

Sean: I’d like O’Neill to at least have the remainder of the season in charge. The guy is a legend and I’d like to see him reach his 1,000-game milestone. Thank you Martin for returning and bringing the confidence along with the nostalgia.

Denis: We lose players to injury and all looks bleak. Then a pensioner steps forward to help and plays two young guys who look like diamond finds.

Stephen: The game was the polar opposite of the previous derby. So what was the difference? Easy – the change of management. Celtic look a team reborn under O’Neill while Danny Rohl has quickly galvanised the team spirit in Rangers.

Paul: Celtic were a different beast. To a man they played for the shirt. Pride, passion, intensity. How great is it to see O’Neill back on the touchline?

Carole: After watching ‘tippy tappy’ backpass football played at walking pace for months, at last the fuse was lit. Best game I’ve seen for months.

Harry: O’Neill was part of the Nottingham Forest team which won two European Cups through fast counter-attacking. Rodgers’ overdue demise should receive no sympathy from players or fans. The standard of football for the past two years has been unwatchable.

Tom: O’Neill still has the player instinct put there by Brian Clough and has proved over the years that he was an attentive student. He studies and thinks everything through and it was exciting to see all the boys enjoying themselves with rediscovered speed and style.

But there were some alternative views…

William: Definitely want big Ange [Postecoglou] to come back – loved the style of football we played. I also think the Celtic board made Brendan Rodgers the scapegoat – I didn’t want it to end like this. He is still a great manager and man in my eyes.

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