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Alan Galindo

Alfredo Morelos Hearts vs Rangers celebrations earn Michael Beale defence after Neil McCann blast

Michael Beale has delivered a passionate defence of Alfredo Morelos' Tynecastle celebrations as he roared: 'We may as well stop the game'

His address in his pre-match press conference ahead of facing Ross County this weekend comes after the Rangers striker was blasted live on air by pundit Neil McCann over his actions in the capital last night after netting for the visitors. He performed his traditional knee slide in front of the home support - a move not liked by the BBC man.

But his Ibrox gaffer has come out and defended his actions as he revealed he wants his players celebrating when they score and points out that people would say he is 'moody' and 'wants away' if he didn't celebrate his goals. The Colombian netted twice in the 3-0 win over the Jambos with Malik Tillman the other Rangers star on target in the capital. Speaking to the media on the back of last night's win over Hearts and in the build-up to the clash with Ross County at Ibrox this weekend, he said: "If we are going to say players can't celebrate goals now we may as well stop the game. A lot is made of these things in Scotland that doesn't tend to happen down south.

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