'Rohl needs Scottish Cup win more than O'Neill'

By Kheredine Idessane BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter

Rangers manager Danny Rohl needs a Scottish Cup win more than Old Firm counterpart Martin O'Neill, says former Celtic striker Chris Sutton.

The Glasgow rivals meet at Ibrox for a second week in a row, this time in the quarter-finals of the Scottish Cup.

Rangers led 2-0 in the Premiership encounter on Sunday, before Celtic came back to earn a draw in the second half, with both clubs chasing leaders Hearts.

Sutton says he cannot predict who will win the rematch in the cup, given both sides' inconsistency this season, but believes despite doing "brilliantly well" Rohl is under more pressure to deliver.

"You'd think home advantage may suit Rangers with their record under Danny Rohl but the game at the weekend proved that any result is absolutely possible," Sutton said.

"I think Danny Rohl needs it more than Martin O'Neill. The reason I say that is Martin O'Neill as a manager this season has twice come in and kept Celtic hanging on in a title race.

"The Celtic fans aren't going blame Martin O'Neill for the mess the club has been in this season. We know where the anger and ire and blame is laid out from the Celtic support. "

Celtic fans have been protesting against the club's board throughout the season, over dissatisfaction with transfer activity and a perceived lack of ambition.

Rangers fans were also protesting before Rohl's appointment in October brought a sharp upturn in results and hauled them back into the title race.

Sutton acknowledged the German's positive impact at Ibrox, but says after ceding a two-goal lead to Celtic and drawing four of their past six league games, the Scottish Cup tie takes on more importance.

"I think the Rangers fans would be dissatisfied [if they lose] and would see this as a real opportunity of winning a trophy," Sutton added.

"Danny Rohl has done a good job since he's come in but I think the pressure is more on him than Martin O'Neill."