Celtic midfielder Scott Brown says he heard all sorts after the last Old Firm defeat.
Celtic’s fans and even players have had plenty of fun at their rivals’ expense over the past three seasons.
So when Celtic finally lost to Rangers earlier this season, the reigning champions received plenty of stick themselves.
None more so than captain Scott Brown, who had a rare off day in the 1-0 loss at Ibrox.
Brown has told the Evening Times he heard all the taunts, but knew to take no notice.
He and Celtic have bounced back, and enter this weekend’s Old Firm game 10 points clear of their rivals.
He said: “I’m always going to get it more than most. I’ve retired again, I’m sh*t, all the normal stuff. I just keep soldiering on, we’ve some great players here.
“It’s not about myself, it’s not about individuals, this is about a team that’s going places. We’re ten points clear now but we need to make sure we perform on Sunday.”
Brown’s experience of past battles gives him a level head when it comes to the Old Firm hype.
It won’t stop him celebrating wildly if Celtic win, and he has clearly been using the criticism to motivate him to improve.
A win for Celtic will all but confirm a title victory, the club’s eighth in a row.
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