Chris Sutton explains what was his favourite moment during time at Celtic

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Chris Sutton is one of Scottish football’s iconic voices and regularly backs Celtic’s corner across his various media roles.

Most prominently on Sky Sports, the 51-year-old is also seen on other broadcasters giving detailed insight into on-pitch events and, on occasion, sharing his sharp-witted sense of humour.

However, it doesn’t seem that long ago that Sutton was charged with leading the line for Celtic. The former England international hit 84 goals in 196 appearances for the Bhoys, cementing his status as an iconic figure in Glasgow’s east end, mainly during Martin O’Neill’s tenure.

With his punditry duties earning widespread acclaim, he never beats about the bush, even when others are afraid to say what we’re all thinking. His central role in the media has been positive for the Scottish game, providing a refreshing honesty while contributing to the scene.

Either way, Sutton has taken a trip down memory lane in his latest interview, sharing some of his proudest moments during his Celtic career.

Chris Sutton’s favourite Celtic moment revealed

Speaking to World Football Index, Sutton revealed that his favourite moment at Celtic was their 6-2 derby victory over the Rangers in 2000. For some, this is better known as the Demolition Derby.

When asked by interviewer Callum McFadden, he responded, stating: “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. That would stand out just for the importance of that being so early in the season. Martin had gone in, and I think we had won every game, and Rangers had won every game.

“The truth is, you go into these derby games, and you’re not quite sure what’s going to happen. But Martin had galvanised the club, and there was that belief within the fan base, the staff, the stadium, and the players. However, you must prove it on the pitch. That win was really important.”

Later, he added: “Martin was very good at keeping the pressure off us. Rangers had won the league by 21 points the previous season, but Martin was always referring to Rangers as the benchmark.

“They beat us 5-1 in November in the return game at Ibrox, so we still had work to do, but we ended up winning the league pretty comfortably. It was a good Rangers team, and that was the season in which we won the treble, which was a huge deal. Things could not have gone any better that first season.

“Then, there was the progression in Europe, which I think was really important. In 2003, we got to the UEFA Cup final in Seville. It was a big deal, and it is just a pity that we could not get over the line, but overall, I look back on my period at Celtic with great pride.”

Martin O’Neill sewed the foundations for domestic dominance

Celtic have dominated the domestic Scottish football landscape for most of the 21st century, with O’Neill to thank for his ability to build the foundation for success that has carried into the present.

He is one of the most influential figures in the club’s history, and even with the widespread appreciation for his exploits, it sometimes feels like it isn’t enough as he helped to turn the tide after a bleak decade in the 1990s.

Sutton was just the tip of the iceberg. We all know how brilliant the squad he assembled at Celtic Park became, as they yielded seven trophies and their famous UEFA Cup final appearance in 2003. One can only pray for that type of success in European competition any time soon. Hopefully, that can be the next conquest for the current group of Celtic players.

Nobody expects silverware to come from their endeavours on the continent, but a few victories in the new Champions League ‘league phase’ would suffice.