Michael Beale admitted Rangers paid the price for “switching off in a moment” as he vowed to make the improvements needed to ensure the Ibrox side aren’t left empty-handed again in 12 months time.
The Light Blues undid a good afternoon’s work as they switched off to allow Jota to score the only goal of the game for Treble-chasing Celtic at Hampden in the Scottish Cup semi-final clash and ensure a miserable campaign for Rangers will finish trophyless. Beale was happy enough with his side’s performance but they lacked a clinical touch as they failed to make their possession and dominance count and made it four derbies without a win under Beale.
Speaking to Viaplay after the match, the Englishman said: “I can see it (the hurt) because I live with them every day. It’s fine margins. We’re playing against a team who have won two trophies to our zero this season and have a big opportunity in the final to win a Treble. The difference on the day between the teams wasn’t huge and we have to come back and improve. I’m sure they will as well. We need some fresh faces and a little bit more quality. A lot of the work we’re doing is good, it just feels bitterly disappointing right now.
