ATTENTION EVERYONE! CELTIC AND RANGERS FANS CANNOT BELIEVE THEIR CLUBS’ POSITIONS

Football supporters are debating a newly released ranking of the 25 biggest football clubs in Britain, with Celtic and Rangers fans particularly interested in where their respective clubs have been placed.

The list, shared via SOMIN, features some of the most famous and historic football institutions in British football. From Manchester United and Liverpool to Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur, several clubs with enormous fanbases, rich histories and impressive trophy collections have made the selection.

However, it is the inclusion and positioning of Scotland’s two biggest football rivals that could generate the biggest arguments among supporters.

Celtic and Rangers are two clubs with extraordinary histories, enormous support and a long tradition of competing for domestic honours. Their rivalry is one of the most recognised in British football, with both clubs having enjoyed considerable success over several generations.

For Celtic supporters, their club’s history speaks for itself. The Hoops have won numerous Scottish league titles and domestic trophies, while their European history includes the famous 1967 European Cup triumph, when Jock Stein’s team became the first British club to lift the trophy.

That achievement remains one of the most significant moments in Scottish football history. Celtic have also maintained a huge following beyond Scotland, with supporters across the United Kingdom and around the world.

Rangers, meanwhile, have an equally impressive history. The Ibrox club have won numerous domestic honours and remain one of the most successful clubs in Scottish football. Their European journey has also produced memorable moments, particularly their run to the UEFA Europa League final in 2022.

Both clubs have consistently attracted enormous attention, and their supporters will naturally have strong opinions about any ranking that attempts to measure their size against English football institutions.

The list also features several Premier League giants. Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea are among the clubs included, alongside Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Everton and Aston Villa.

There are also some interesting inclusions from outside the traditional group of English title contenders. Leeds United, Newcastle United, West Ham United, Nottingham Forest and Leicester City have all secured places on the list.

Historic clubs such as Sunderland, Blackburn Rovers, Derby County, Sheffield Wednesday, Sheffield United and West Bromwich Albion have also been recognised.

What makes the ranking particularly interesting is that being a big football club cannot necessarily be measured by one factor alone. Historical success, trophy collections, supporter numbers, global popularity, stadium attendance, financial strength and European achievements can all influence how supporters judge the size of a club.

This is why rankings like this often generate disagreements. Some supporters will prioritise historical achievements, while others will argue that modern popularity, commercial strength and recent success should carry greater importance.

For Scottish football, the presence of both Celtic and Rangers among Britain’s biggest clubs is another reminder of the enormous influence the Old Firm rivalry has had on the game.

However, the question supporters will want to debate is whether the clubs have been placed in positions that properly reflect their history, achievements and worldwide support.

HERE IS THE FULL TOP 25 LIST RELEASED VIA SOMIN:

1. Manchester United
2. Liverpool
3. Arsenal
4. Chelsea
5. Celtic
6. Tottenham Hotspur
7. Manchester City
8. Everton
9. Aston Villa
10. Leeds United
11. Newcastle United
12. West Ham United
13. Rangers
14. Nottingham Forest
15. Leicester City
16. Sunderland
17. Wolverhampton Wanderers
18. Sheffield Wednesday
19. Blackburn Rovers
20. Derby County
21. Crystal Palace
22. West Bromwich Albion
23. Sheffield United
24. Southampton
25. Fulham

The ranking has certainly provided plenty of talking points, particularly for supporters who believe their clubs deserve more recognition.

CELTIC AND RANGERS FANS, WHAT IS YOUR REACTION TO THIS LIST? DO YOU AGREE WITH THE POSITIONS GIVEN TO BOTH CLUBS, OR SHOULD ONE OF THEM HAVE BEEN RANKED HIGHER?

And for supporters of the English clubs, which team do you believe has been unfairly placed on this list?