Chris Sutton Defends Scottish Football and Celtic Against Claims of ‘Elitism’ on Podcast

In a recent episode of Mail Sport’s podcast ‘It’s All Kicking Off,’ Chris Sutton defended Scottish football and Celtic against what he termed ‘elitism’ in comments made by Ian Ladyman. Sutton, a former Celtic player, took issue with Ladyman’s characterization of the Scottish football scene as a ‘wasteland of poverty and mediocrity’ and questioned his judgment of Brendan Rodgers’ decision to return to Celtic. Sutton highlighted the irony in criticizing Celtic and Scottish football in a week when English clubs like Manchester United and Newcastle United, despite heavy spending, faced their own challenges. He argued that Scottish football’s value isn’t defined by commercialism or elitist standards, emphasizing the passion of Scottish fans for their clubs and the game. Despite Celtic’s struggles in the Champions League, they continue to lead in their domestic league, which Sutton sees as a testament to their quality and the competitive spirit of Scottish football.