As the season bottlenecks, Rangers remain determined to challenge on three fronts and reign in the three-point lead Celtic have at the top of the Scottish Premiership.
The Ibrox side appear to have finally shaken off a bout of poor form that saw them throw away a six-point lead with the Gers now behind their city rivals in the title race.
More than that the Ibrox side appear to finally be clicking as key players return to fitness and competition for places becomes fierce in Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s squad.
As the club look to usurp their rivals to the Scottish Premiership crown, there’s also Scottish Cup and – whisper it quietly – Europa League glory up for grabs. But there will be no talk of trebles here.
Rangers are all set up for a season-defining April where a potential run of eight games could make this season one of the club’s greatest ever or a painful flop.
It wouldn’t be Rangers without the drama, even more so in the club’s 150th anniversary year.
But whilst Rangers heads are focused on attaining our goals this season – everything still very much in the Gers’ hands – across the city chins have already been sent wagging.
Outspoken Celtic providing all the title ammunition Rangers need
Giorgos Giakoumakis kicked things off by insisting Celtic are better than Rangers “in every single part of the team” and that the Parkhead club will be Champions.
According to the Greek striker, “that’s obvious”. Nail it to the dressing room wall and gear up for this Ibrox side giving this clown hell on April 3rd. Watch them capitulate afterwards.
Manager Ange Postecoglou – the darling of the Scottish media – also had some cheek of his own after the Dundee United match.
According to the Greek/Australian coach, Celtic have gone from “trouble to treble”. Oh, really? How wonderfully presumptuous of you Angie, baby.
“At the start it was all trouble now it is all treble,” said Postecoglou [Glasgow Times].
Forget the soundbites proceeding this; we’ve got the humble message loud and clear, skippy.
Rangers; here’s this Celtic team and management celebrating like they’ve won something before they’ve put the yards in, scoffing at the challenge.
If the Ibrox side – the fans, the management and the players – needed any motivation whatsoever, then it’s right here.
As Rangers go about their business quietly, focusing on each game as it comes and giving the proper respect to the opposition, watch the remarks of these no-marks serve as inspiration to stringing them up in the weeks ahead.
Time for Rangers to do their talking on the pitch and silence this mob once and for all.
Meanwhile, a Premier League fan has gone viral for pledging his allegiance to Rangers and landing a blow on Old Firm rivals Celtic.
