Bobo Balde and the Rangers 'vendetta' exposed by Chris Sutton as Celtic hero details unseen tunnel bust up

The centre-back was a vital part of the Parkhead side during Martin O'Neill's tenure as boss.

Former Celtic defender Bobo Balde used to hit rivals in the tunnel before facing them "most weeks" according to Chris Sutton - including Rangers star Craig Moore.

The towering centre-back enjoyed a glittering career at Celtic Park, lifting five Scottish league titles during his eight year stint in Glasgow's east end, as well as playing a key role in the run to the UEFA Cup final in Sevilla. Despite being a key figure during Martin O'Neill's tenure, Balde was known for being a tough act both on and off the pitch.

Sutton has revealed that former Ibrox defender Moore was a regular target for the Parkhead fan favourite when they faced off against Rangers. Speaking to Radio 5 Live's podcast Housery, the Celtic hero said: "Bobo Balde, do you remember him? I don't know if you would describe it as housery but he used to have a habit of just indiscriminately hitting people in the tunnel most weeks. Just because he didn't like them or somebody aggravated them or something.

"He used to do it with Craig Moore most weeks. I don't know if you would call it housery but he was a phenomenal player."

Panel member Rory Smith cut in adding: "That sounds like a vendetta against Craig Moore. If he is knocking him about most weeks, that suggests it's more than housery."

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