Razor-sharp Rangers light-years ahead as turmoil continues at Celtic
As we head into a new season at Rangers, the club’s razor-sharp focus on another title tilt and a shot at Champions League glory is evidently clear. The Gers have cut an evolved figure this pre-season – as has manager Steven Gerrard – as expectations rise alongside standards in the club’s camp. ...
As we head into a new season at Rangers, the club’s razor-sharp focus on another title tilt and a shot at Champions League glory is evidently clear.
The Gers have cut an evolved figure this pre-season – as has manager Steven Gerrard – as expectations rise alongside standards in the club’s camp.
Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has cut a confident and commanding figure at Ibrox in pre-season. (Photo by Matthew Ashton – AMA/Getty Images)
Gone are the days of overhauls and here are those of forward planning and expert execution. Even the pre-season schedule looks decidedly different.
Out go far flung qualifiers against lowly opposition in the Europa League, in come Arsenal and Real Madrid.
But whilst the Ibrox club can only control what is within their wheelhouse, across the city things also couldn’t be going much better from a Rangers point of view.
New Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou cut a dejected and frustrated figure over the weekend as his side fell to an unconvincing friendly defeat to Preston North End.
Pre-season or not, it was clear the Aussie manager was upset and this was an early indication of the pressure which is already beginning to mount.
