ALAN THOMPSON claims Chris Sutton was speaking on behalf of his Celtic teammates when he accused Dunfermline of "lying down" to Rangers.
Sutton landed himself in hot water when he famously took aim at the Pars for shipping six goals to Rangers as the Hoops were pipped to the title on goal difference in 2003.
The league flag was snatched away from Martin O'Neill's side just days after the devastating UEFA Cup Final defeat.
And Thompson - who missed a penalty against Kilmarnock on the dramatic final day - told the BBC Sportsound podcast: "I think we all had the feeling but Chris was the one who had the interview on the day and he said what we were all thinking to be honest.
"He took the brunt of it. I think he got a three or four game ban which was harsh.
"He was speaking his mind. It was his opinion, it was our opinion.
Glad to see the Dick is still hurting!
Sutton landed himself in hot water when he famously took aim at the Pars for shipping six goals to Rangers as the Hoops were pipped to the title on goal difference in 2003.
The league flag was snatched away from Martin O'Neill's side just days after the devastating UEFA Cup Final defeat.
And Thompson - who missed a penalty against Kilmarnock on the dramatic final day - told the BBC Sportsound podcast: "I think we all had the feeling but Chris was the one who had the interview on the day and he said what we were all thinking to be honest.
"He took the brunt of it. I think he got a three or four game ban which was harsh.
"He was speaking his mind. It was his opinion, it was our opinion.
Glad to see the Dick is still hurting!