Former Celtic star John Hartson reckons Michael Beale will be fuming with Rangers loanee Malik Tillman after the midfielder took aim at Gio van Bronckhorst's tactics.
The Bayern Munich loanee has impressed since the departure of the Dutchman and flourished under Beale opening the door for the Ibrox side to trigger a permanent transfer options in his Bundesliga loan deal. The 20-year-old has offered an insight into his development in the Scottish Premiership and the tactical tweaks introduced by the Londoner that sparked his upturn in form.
Quizzed by German outlet Kicker if tactics were behind Van Bronckhorst's undoing, Tillman said: "Yes, but we haven't always reached our standard in the league either. I don't think the sporting directors liked the way we played football. That was too defensive, goals are expected from us." He also noted that Beale's brand of "more offensive football" was vital claiming Rangers were "afraid" in the Champions League under the Dutchman.
