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Danny Rohl Needs Scottish Cup Win More Than O'Neill

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Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton has weighed in on the upcoming Scottish Cup clash between Rangers and Celtic, suggesting that Rangers manager Danny Rohl needs the victory more than his Old Firm counterpart Martin O'Neill. The Glasgow rivals meet at Ibrox for the second time in a week, this time in the cup quarter-finals after their Premiership draw.

The teams' recent 2-2 stalemate at Ibrox saw Rangers squander a two-goal lead, with Celtic mounting a second-half comeback. Both clubs remain in pursuit of league leaders Hearts, adding pressure to their cup ambitions. Sutton emphasized the unpredictable nature of this fixture, given both teams' inconsistency this season.

Despite Celtic's current struggles, Sutton believes O'Neill faces less pressure due to his recent impact since joining the club. "The Celtic fans aren't going to blame Martin O'Neill for the mess the club has been in this season," Sutton explained, noting that criticism is directed elsewhere within the organization. Rohl, meanwhile, faces heightened expectations to deliver silverware.