Michael Beale knows there could be short-term pain. He will sacrifice personal gain for long-term glory.
Rangers fans need no reminding of the perils and pitfalls of the January transfer window and the memories of the punts on Aaron Ramsey and Amad Diallo will still send a shiver down the spine of those that will brave the cold in Kilmarnock this evening. Beale is determined he won't fall into the same trap 12 months on.
The Englishman could have been forgiven for attempting to front load the Ibrox investment and take his chances with players who had only signed up for the second half of the season. Beale does, after all, have a Premiership deficit to cut and two cups to win between now and May with a squad that is injury ravaged and in need of a helping hand.
