Rangers defender Fernandez earned high praise from former team-mate Mikey Moore following a commanding display during Sunday’s 3-0 Scottish League Cup quarter-final victory over Celtic at Ibrox. Derek McInnes watched his side dismantle their city rivals to secure a domestic semi-final spot. Skipper Dan Neil struck twice and Kevin Kelsy added a third to ensure a comfortable afternoon for the hosts.
Rebuilding Defensive Belief
The 24-year-old centre-back faced severe scrutiny earlier in the campaign but delivered a resolute performance to secure a clean sheet. Following the final whistle, the defender shared match photographs on Instagram alongside the caption “More to come.”
The social media update prompted an immediate response from Moore, as highlighted by Rangers News, who dropped a one-word reply reading “Brickwall.” Moore spent last season on loan in Glasgow and clearly retains a strong affinity for his former colleagues despite his current temporary switch to Koln.
Momentum Shifts Ahead Of Derby
This explicit endorsement highlights the growing dressing-room solidarity under McInnes as he restores structural stability. The manager completely overwhelmed Martin O’Neill’s side to inflict their first domestic defeat of the season.
The Ibrox squad deployed a relentless tactical shift to control the quarter-final tie. Both clubs will meet again next Sunday for a Scottish Premiership fixture at Celtic Park.
