He’s Twerking for Us Now: Celtic Fans Slam Barry Ferguson Over Outlandish Interview Claims
In the latest chapter of the Old Firm rivalry, Celtic fans have taken aim at Rangers interim boss Barry Ferguson following his eyebrow-raising comments after the recent 1-1 derby draw at Ibrox. The former Rangers captain, now caretaker manager, claimed his side were the better team and deserved all three points, despite Celtic dominating possession and creating the clearer chances. The Hoops faithful, never ones to let such remarks slide, have dubbed Ferguson’s interview as “twerking for the Rangers narrative,” accusing him of spinning a tale that defies the match’s reality.
Ferguson’s post-match interview on Sky Sports raised hackles when he insisted Rangers should have won and even suggested a penalty was missed for a non-existent foul on Ianis Hagi. Replays showed no contact from Celtic’s Callum McGregor or Liam Scales, leaving fans and pundits baffled. “He’s twerking for us now,” one Celtic supporter quipped on social media, a jab at Ferguson’s perceived pandering to Rangers fans with claims that don’t hold up. Celtic’s late chance through Daizen Maeda, who was denied by a heroic save, further underscored their threat, contradicting Ferguson’s assertion of Rangers’ dominance.
The Celtic Blog didn’t mince words, branding Ferguson’s comments as “entitled” and questioning his credentials as a manager. The outlet argued that his interim stint, marked by a five-game winless run, exposes his limitations, with fans mocking his “Diego Simeone antics” on the touchline. Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton joined the fray, tweeting a cheeky dig at “Bazball,” poking fun at Ferguson’s tactical bravado. Meanwhile, Rangers’ failure to win at home since February—extending their Ibrox agony to seven games—only fueled the Hoops’ ridicule.
Ferguson’s brother Derek also stirred the pot, accusing Rangers players of disrespecting Barry, but Celtic fans see this as a deflection from the interim boss’s struggles. With Celtic already crowned champions and eyeing a title party, Ferguson’s remarks have only galvanized their fanbase. As one supporter put it, “He’s twerking for relevance, but Celtic are the ones dancing to another title.” The rivalry burns on, with Ferguson’s interview adding fresh fuel to the fire.
