Michael Beale is right when he repeatedly talks about change being required at Rangers this summer.
But it can’t just mean players going in and out of Ibrox. No, after Sunday’s defeat to Celtic in the Viaplay Cup Final, it has to be more than that. What must happen is a shift in mindset – and that might just be the manager’s biggest challenge. It has been said before but there are definitely mentality issues within that squad. Nobody can doubt the ability of these players. We’ve seen it.
Rangers’ performances in Europe last season were outstanding against some of the best teams around. They showed a togetherness, a spirit – and quality – to overcome high-level opponents such as Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig. But in those games Rangers were the underdogs. And that’s the big difference. Domestically, almost every week, they’re overwhelming favourites. And last Sunday, quite rightly, Rangers supporters expected them to beat Celtic and win the first trophy of the season.
