Andy Halliday reveals why Rangers 'moral victory' tag suits Celtic more after thrilling derby draw

Andy Halliday reckons Celtic will be the happier of the two sides after their draw at Ibrox - once they've had a chance to cool down and look at the bigger picture.

The Hoops were firmly in charge against Rangers on enemy territory with a commanding 2-0 lead at the half-time interval. Stirred into life by Philippe Clement at the break, Gers came back into it and equalised before Adam Idah dramatically struck what many assumed would be the winner. But then Rabbi Matondo popped up with a stunning equaliser right at the death to round off one of the best Old Firm derbies of recent times.

Clement said after the game that his team had the 'moral' victory, feeling their second-half performance merited the plaudits, but that's been heavily disputed by former Celtic boss Neil Lennon and others. Ex-Rangers midfielder Halliday, speaking on Clyde 1 Superscoreboard, knows where he's coming from - but believes it's the Parkhead side who will be happier with the result.

The Motherwell midfield man said: "I can understand why Clement has said that immediately after the game. I thought Rangers were dead and buried at half-time, I didn't see them getting back into the game at all. Then when they eventually made it 2-2, and Idah scored to make it 3-2 immediately, then of course Rangers would have taken a point.

"But when you step back, and look at the magnitude of the league going forward, no doubt the draw benefits Celtic more than it does Rangers. Both teams effectively have the title in their hands but from the showings that we've seen in Old Firms this season, and Celtic having four home games from their remaining six, they will be confident of beating Rangers at Celtic Park.

"Don't get me wrong, there is still so much to play for.