Former Rangers boss Alex McLeish has rejected the notion that the Ibrox club is trying to stop Celtic’s claim to 10 in a row and claims the focus at Ibrox will be more on 55 this season.
The ex-Ibrox gaffer also believes the Gers to be title favourites as he swotted away the suggestion this season is all about Celtic.
The former Aberdeen centre-half was speaking to BBC Scotland about his thoughts on the season so far and paid tribute to Steven Gerrard playing a “masterstroke” in the transfer market.
When asked if Rangers can “stop the 10 in a row” McLeish responded.
“Yeah I do,” said McLeish [BBC Scotland Twitter].
“Well when you say 10 in a row, I think that Rangers’ goal is 55 titles so that would be more what they’re thinking of and focusing on.”
In an expanded interview on the BBC Scotland website, McLeish opened up on why he believes Rangers can win the title this season.
“I think Rangers are favourites, in current form,” said McLeish.
“Anything can happen in a season, there are lots of games. Injuries can catch up, as we’ve seen with Neil Lennon and Celtic in recent weeks.
“But Gerrard has taken everything in his stride and not shouted from the rooftops about what he can do. He’s doing it very quietly.
“For me, Stevie’s recruitment has made a difference this season.
“Two strikers in Cedric Itten, who we haven’t seen a lot of yet, and Kemar Roofe, whose goal on Thursday was phenomenal.
“Last season, Alfredo Morelos was [sometimes] out, whether through injury or suspension, and Jermain Defoe can’t go on forever.
“To have these two extra strikers was a bit of a masterstroke and I think it was needed to be honest.”
Naturally, the comments about Rangers hunting down 55 have been very well received by the Rangers support:
https://twitter.com/WeeProddy/status/1320804702129475585
https://twitter.com/battlefeverpod/status/1320841345800523776
https://twitter.com/derekclarksport/status/1320791742157934592
