John Lundstram received harsh criticism from Heart and Hand for his Old Firm performance on Saturday, May 11, when Celtic defeated Rangers 2-1 at Celtic Park. After a horrible challenge on Alistair Johnston, the 30-year-old scored an own goal to increase the Hoops’ lead. A VAR review forced Willie Collum to send Johnston off.
Before Lundstram launched a fierce challenge on the Celtic full-back, Cyriel Dessers had given the Gers a lifeline by cutting the deficit in half with the Scottish Premiership title at stake. On Saturday, May 11, David Edgar posted on X, saying, “Lundstram is an absolute disgrace.”
Rangers’ hopes of winning the Scottish Premiership are ruined by John Lundstram Lundstram, one of the team’s most seasoned players, departed the field humiliated and dashed Rangers’ last hopes of beating their rivals for the league championship.
Already an exceptionally bad performance from the Englishman—he’d scored an own goal—was made worse when Collum had no choice but to send him off for his challenge. The Old Firm rivals were three points apart prior to the game, and although the players should be ready for any encounter, Lundstram should know better.
Although Johnston’s tackle was appalling and might be his final act wearing a Rangers shirt before the summer transfer window opens, the ball was undoubtedly there to be won.
This summer, the 30-year-old has been linked to a move away from Ibrox, with reports indicating that Trabzonspor and Ipswich Town are keen. It would be a depressing way to end his career with the Gers if this is to be his final game.
Rangers will need to evaluate the entire performance and make an effort to close the season with pride, while Celtic is now well-positioned to win the Scottish Premiership for a record sixth time.
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