Michael Beale has been told in no uncertain terms it is an 'imperative' to win the Scottish Cup.
That is the view of former Rangers boss Alex McLeish who claims nothing but a win against Celtic at Hampden in the semi-final and a subsequent victory over Iverness or Falkirk will do for the new Ibrox gaffer. Beale tasted defeat in his first cup final outing at the national stadium last month when Ange Postecoglou's men reigned supreme in the Viaplay Cup.
Rangers are the holders of the trophy and go in to the semi-final clash unbeaten in league action since the Englishman's arrival. But for big Eck his advice is clear to Beale that it would be an immeasurable boost to stop Celtic from a potential domestic treble.
