“Big problem” for Celtic and Rangers following “damaging” revelation, according to Keith Wyness
Former Aberdeen manager Keith Wyness has maintained that Celtic and Rangers are facing a “big problem” with the decreasing Scottish coefficient, one that can only be resolved on the field. Speaking on the latest episode of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, the 66-year-old insisted that poor performances from the Old Firm clubs and Hearts in Europe will “damage Scottish football.” He held executive positions at Aberdeen from 2000 to 2004, as well as holding extended periods of leadership at Everton and Aston Villa. Currently, he operates a football consultancy providing advice to elite clubs.
The Scottish Premiership winners will not automatically qualify for the Champions League’s league stage in the 2025–2026 season because their coefficient dropped out of the top 15 in Europe previous season. This season, Celtic advanced straight to the league stage and won their opening game on Tuesday, September 18, 5-1 over Slovan Bratislava. Hearts will play in the Uefa Conference League, while Rangers, who were unable to qualify for the Champions League, will play football in the Europa League this season.
Wyness claims that the bad play of Rangers and Celtic will “damage” Scottish football.
Wyness stated on the Insider Track podcast of Football Insider: “The coefficient means a lot.” In the past, each club would have received a free ticket to Europe annually. It is becoming really challenging. With strong results in the Champions League, hopefully Celtic will raise their coefficient, and Rangers will need to do well in the Europa League. It harms both Scottish football and the likelihood of new investors.
The issue with coefficients is really problematic. “This coefficient should worry Celtic, Rangers, and the entire Scottish game.” In other developments, Celtic receive a £77 million boost following a record-breaking disclosure.
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