Charlie Nicholas has told Michael Beale he must tell the Ibrox board straight what he needs to topple Celtic, but the former Hoops striker claims they won’t have to “spend fortunes” to mount a challenge against their treble-chasing rivals next season.
Nicholas offered his backing to Beale in the wake of their season-ending Scottish Cup semi-final defeat at the National Stadium despite admitting the Englishman has got some decisions wrong, such as sticking by Alfredo Morelos and Ryan Kent. Writing in his Scottish Daily Express column, Nicholas reckons Beale will need around £10 million for half a dozen quality players.
The 61-year-old said: “Michael Beale needs the backing of the Ibrox board if Rangers are to have any chance of closing the gap on treble-chasing Celtic. They would be absolutely crazy to get rid of this guy. He knows what is required, but is he big enough and man enough to take on this Ibrox board? Beale needs to tell them what they need to deliver for Rangers to be successful.
