Alex McLeish has told Michael Beale that Scottish Cup glory is an “imperative” for Rangers this season.
The Ibrox side’s last realistic shot at winning a trophy will be on the line next month when they take on Ange Postecoglou’s treble-chasing Celtic in the Hampden semi-final. Defeat would consign the Light Blues to a barren campaign while their bitter rivals take another huge step towards securing a fifth domestic clean sweep in the last seven years.
That’s why McLeish believes this year’s Scottish Cup has taken on added significance - and he warned Beale defeat is a non-negotiable He said: “That’s what we have got left and it’s imperative. I know a few of my pals over the last few years have said they don’t bother with the cups, they just want to win the league. I get that, but this Scottish Cup is helluva important. They always have been in my eyes. It would be a real boost for the club if Michael can go on and lift it.”
