CELTIC
STEWART KERR: In no way at fault with the goal, his penalty save was magnificent among a number of great stops.
Rating: 9
TOM BOYD: The measure of a good defender is often how little he is seen. Boyd was quietly effective, and his tackle on Laudrup when he was clean through was perfectly timed.
Rating: 8
JACKIE McNAMARA: Did not manage to be the force in attack that Celtic expect. However, defended solidly against Laudrup and Robertson.
Rating: 7
ALAN STUBBS: Did not cut as inspiring a figure as captain as Gough. Reasonable in defence, but was not the example Celtic needed.
Rating: 7
PETER GRANT: One of the most experienced players in terms of Old Firm games, but offered little in this one.
Rating: 5
PAULO DI CANIO: The man is too much. He talks too much and he holds on to the ball too much. One of the few players who deserved his booking, his tanner-ball trickery would have been much more profitable if he had played a telling pass rather than trying to beat men for a second time.
Rating: 6
MORTEN WIEGHORST: Apart from missing one of Celtic's best chances, he made little impression.
Rating: 6
PIERRE VAN HOOYDONK: Once again failed to pose a real threat when he faced Rangers. If that penalty miss is significant at the end of the season, many will hope he does leave Parkhead.
Rating: 6
ANDREAS THOM: Always has touches of class, but once again there were not enough of them. By the time he was substituted he looked subdued.
Rating: 6
SIMON DONNELLY: Gave Celtic their greatest hope when he won the penalty. Tried throughout, but did not get enough support.
Rating: 7
TOSH McKINLAY: Never really got to the pace of the game when he came on. Did not provide the change needed.
Rating: 5
JORGE CADETE: Again far too far off the tempo of the match to make an impression.
Rating: 4
RANGERS
ANDY GORAM: Has denied Celtic so many times at Parkhead, and did it again. This time he added a penalty save to his list of heroics.
Rating: 10
ALEX CLELAND: Never a dominant player, nonetheless played competently.
Rating: 6
DAVID ROBERTSON: Current form is showing how much Rangers miss him when unavailable. In attack, his combination with Laudrup was exciting.
Rating: 8
RICHARD GOUGH: Organises and inspires the team. The fact that as a defender he was rarely seen, despite Celtic's pressure, is not an indictment but a testimony to how well he reads a game.
Rating: 8
GORDEN PETRIC: Made few errors and responded well to the discipline imposed by Gough.
Rating: 7
JOACHIM BJORKLUND: Supported Petric and Gough well in defence, giving little away.
Rating: 7
CRAIG MOORE: Playing him in midfield showed how defensively Walter Smith approached this match. His job was not to create, but to destroy.
Rating: 7
PAUL GASCOIGNE: Never looked like dominating, but his skilful touches suggested he could turn the game. Had he scored with that penalty his confidence might have returned. A bad miss by such an experienced player.
Rating: 7
DEREK McINNES: Celebrating his first Old Firm game, McInnes had some lovely touches but again did not impose himself.
Rating: 5
JORGE ALBERTZ: New role in midfield was supposed to release him from a defensive role. When he did get into an attacking position he did not seem to believe he could score.
Rating: 7
BRIAN LAUDRUP: When Laudrup plays, Rangers play, and unfortunately for Celtic, Laudrup played. His goal restored Rangers' confidence and gave Celtic the feeling they were listening to the old, old story. Unlucky not to score more.
Rating: 9
PETER VAN VOSSEN: Missed some incredible chances when he came on.
Rating: 5
Shots at goal: Celtic - 1, Rangers - 10. Shots on target: Celtic - 3, Rangers - 8. Corners: Celtic - 12, Rangers - 3. Fouls: Celtic - 19, Rangers -12. Bookings: Celtic - 5, Rangers - 1.
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