Chris Sutton talks about his favourite memory from his time at Celtic.

One of the most recognisable voices in Scottish football, Chris Sutton consistently supports Celtic in his many media appearances.

The 51-year-old, who is most known for Sky Sports, can also be seen on other broadcasters providing in-depth analysis of events that happen on the pitch and, occasionally, displaying his witty sense of humour.

Still, it doesn’t feel like that long ago that Sutton was expected to lead Celtic’s line. The former England international scored 84 goals in 196 games for the Bhoys, primarily under Martin O’Neill, solidifying his reputation as a legendary figure in Glasgow’s east end.

Widely praised for his punditry, he never holds back, even when others are hesitant to voice what we’re all thinking. His prominent position in the media has benefited the Scottish game by adding to the atmosphere and offering a refreshing honesty.

In any case, in his most recent interview, Sutton went down memory lane and recapped some of his favourite Celtics experiences.

The greatest Celtic moment for Chris Sutton was revealed
Sutton said in an interview with World Football Index that his fondest Celtic memory was their 6-2 derby victory over the Rangers in 2000. This is more commonly referred to as the Demolition Derby by some.

He said, “The big European nights stand out, but I have to pick out my first game against Rangers when we won 6-2—the demolition derby,” in response to a question from interviewer Callum McFadden. The significance of something occurring so early in the season would make it stand out. Martin had entered the room, and I believe that both the Rangers and we had won every game.

“To be honest, you never really know what to expect coming into these derby matches. However, Martin had energised the team, and the players, staff, stadium, and fan base all shared that belief. But you have to show it on the pitch. That victory was really significant.

During Celtic Park’s Scottish Premier League match versus Rangers in Glasgow, Scotland, Chris Sutton of Celtic celebrates.

Celtic triumphed.
August 27, 2000: At Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland, Chris Sutton of Celtic celebrates during the Scottish Premier League game against Rangers.
“Martin was very good at keeping the pressure off us,” he added later. Even though Rangers had won the league by 21 points the year before, Martin consistently cited Rangers as the standard.

We still had work to do after their 5-1 victory over us in November at Ibrox in the rematch, but we won the league quite easily. That was the season we won the treble, which was really significant, and we had a terrific Rangers squad. That inaugural season could not have gone much better.

Then there was Europe’s advancement, which was, in my opinion, quite significant. We made it to the UEFA Cup final in Seville in 2003. I look back on my time at Celtic with tremendous pride, but it was a major deal, and it is unfortunate that we did not get past the queue.

Martin O’Neill laid the groundwork for home supremacy.

O’Neill is credited with helping to lay the groundwork for Celtic’s success, which has allowed them to dominate Scottish football domestically for the majority of the twenty-first century.

Despite the fact that he has received a great deal of recognition for his achievements, he remains one of the most significant figures in the club’s history, and he helped change the club’s fortunes following a dismal decade in the 1990s.

Sutton was merely the very beginning. The team he put together at Celtic Park is well known to us, having won seven titles and made a historic trip to the UEFA Cup final in 2003. That kind of success in European competition is something one can only hope for in the near future. Hopefully, the present crop of Celtic players can make it their next triumph.

While few medals from their efforts on the continent are anticipated, a few triumphs in the recently introduced Champions League “league phase” would be satisfactory.