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Mark Pirie

Rangers trophy maths leaves Celtic hero bemused as Michael Beale 'pressure' debate sparks on air pundit spat

Pundit Mark Wilson was left dumbfounded by claims from fellow pundit Gordon Dalziel that Rangers were under the same level of pressure as Celtic going into the Scottish Cup semi-final.

Michael Beale will look to keep his side on course for his first silverware as Ibrox boss when they meet Ange Postecoglou's side at Hampden, while the Celtic boss will be looking to take a step towards the only trophy in Scottish football that has alluded him since arriving in Glasgow. Rangers will look to see off their rivals and face either Inverness Caley Thistle or Falkirk in the showpiece final to set the tone for Beale's planned summer rebuild.

But with Celtic fans desperate to see their side claim a clean sweep of Scottish football honours this term, Dalziel reckons the pressure will be equal when Callum McGregor and James Tavernier lead out the sides at the national stadium. A caller put to the panel that Rangers "need" the Scottish Cup more than Celtic, and Dalziel responded: "I totally take on the point.

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