Fans want Chris Sutton banned after what he said in wake of Motherwell 1-1 Rangers

Controversy Erupts as Rangers Fans Demand Chris Sutton’s Ban Following Motherwell DrawIn the aftermath of Rangers’ frustrating 1-1 draw against Motherwell at Fir Park, former Celtic striker and Sky Sports pundit Chris Sutton has found himself at the centre of a storm. The match saw Rangers take an early lead but concede a late equalizer from Motherwell’s Stephen Welsh, leaving supporters disappointed and sparking heated debate — not only about the result, but about Sutton’s commentary that many Rangers fans view as biased and provocative.

The Scottish Premiership encounter saw Rangers dominate possession without converting chances, allowing Motherwell to claim a valuable point in stoppage time. Rangers manager Russell Martin was scathing in his post-match comments, criticising his players for lacking mentality, effort, and succumbing to “egos” and “arrogance.” He described the display as “chaotic” and admitted his side was “lucky to get a point,” remarks that even Sutton described as unusually harsh so early in the season.

However, it was Sutton’s social media post that truly ignited the backlash. On X, the former Celtic forward wrote: “Without stirring, after Rangers time wasting tactics this evening some may say they got what they deserved.” The comment, widely interpreted by Rangers supporters as gloating, quickly spread across fan groups and provoked a furious response. Many accused Sutton of clear bias stemming from his Celtic background and called for him to be removed from punditry duties — particularly for Rangers-related coverage.

Social media was flooded with demands for action. Fans branded Sutton a “Celtic mouthpiece” intent on pushing one-sided narratives, while others highlighted perceived errors in his commentary, including confusion over player identities during key moments. Critics pointed to his long history of controversial statements about Rangers, including past remarks accusing teams of “lying down” against them and dismissing their celebrations as “pathetic.”

This is not the first time Sutton has clashed with Rangers supporters. Several years ago, the club reportedly barred him from Ibrox over security concerns, a decision that received support from former Rangers striker Ally McCoist. Many now argue that his repeated comments cross the line from analysis into unprofessional territory, undermining impartiality in Scottish football broadcasting. Sky Sports has not yet commented publicly on the latest uproar.As the Old Firm rivalry continues to simmer — with Celtic enjoying a strong start to the campaign — Sutton’s remarks have only deepened existing divisions. Whether this latest controversy leads to any formal consequences remains to be seen, but it highlights the intense passions and sensitivities that surround Scottish football coverage.

Rangers, meanwhile, must quickly regroup under Martin’s sharp criticism, as fans demand improvement both on the pitch and in how the club is portrayed off it.