Celtic and Rangers have grand reputations in the world of football, but still have the aura of rehabilitation clubs.
Long gone are the days of lengthy runs in European competitions for Celtic and Rangers, however they still hold a high reputation in world football. People around the globe recognise these two clubs and their great rivalry, however in recent history they have turned into rehabilitation clubs.
There have been countless players over the last few decades that have been struggling in the Premier League, leading them to move over to Scotland in order to once again boost their morale. It’s no secret that it is a much weaker division than the Premier League, and it allows players to shine in the same way that they do in Major League Soccer.
Rangers’ Joey Barton looks dejected as Celtic’s Scott Brown applauds fans as he is substituted
Look at Scott Sinclair as a perfect example. After bouncing from Manchester City to Aston Villa, Sinclair was struggling to make an impact after such a successful tenure with Swansea. Then upon moving to Celtic Park, he experienced a career rejuvenation that has seen him already become one of the most vital players at the club.
The same can even be said of managers such as Brendan Rodgers. The end of his Liverpool tenure certainly soured his reputation, but upon moving to Celtic things are starting to slowly improve after an impressive start to the season.
This isn’t to say it always works out, see Joey Barton as a prime talking point for that, but more often than not Glasgow is a healing city for footballers who need a change of pace.
Celtic’s Scott Sinclair in action with Rangers’ Wes Foderingham
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