Jamie Carragher has once again found himself at the centre of online debate involving Celtic supporters after old comments about the club competing in England suddenly started spreading across football social media again.
The former Liverpool defender previously questioned how Celtic would perform if they played regularly in the Premier League, with many supporters believing his comments showed major disrespect toward Scottish football.
As clips and quotes from the discussion began resurfacing online again this week, Celtic fans quickly reacted — and many supporters are still clearly unhappy about what was said.
Several fans argued that Celtic have consistently proven themselves in European football over the years and deserve far more respect than they often receive from English pundits.
Others pointed out that discussions comparing Scottish football to the Premier League always generate huge reactions online because supporters feel clubs like Celtic are constantly underestimated outside Scotland.
The debate quickly spread across football pages, with some fans defending Carragher’s opinion while others accused him of completely dismissing Celtic’s history and achievements.
Many supporters also claimed that English pundits regularly fail to understand the pressure, atmosphere and expectations surrounding clubs like Celtic and Rangers compared to many Premier League teams.
Meanwhile, rival fans joined the discussion online, turning the situation into another massive football debate across social media.
Whether people agree with Carragher or not, one thing is clear — the comments are still frustrating Celtic supporters long after they were originally made.
