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that he believes Rangers need to strengthen and bring in more depth if they are to finally stop Old Firm rivals Celtic – and prevent Neil Lennon’s side from the coveted 10 in a row.
The early end to the Scottish Premiership campaign saw Celtic earn their ninth consecutive title, given that they were 13 points ahead of Rangers – though Steven Gerrard’s men did have a game in hand, and faced Celtic twice.
Rangers have gone one further in the Europa League than Celtic but some woeful form after the winter break saw Rangers go from leading the Scottish Premiership campaign – to sit way behind in second place.
Celtic icon O’Neill identified what Rangers need to beat Celtic, claiming they need more quality as well as better strength in depth. The Gers have made three signings in the form of Ianis Hagi, Charlie Lindsay and Calvin Bassey.
“Rangers have to get a better team, it is as simple as that,”. “To compete over the whole season with Celtic, they would need a stronger team. I’m not saying they need 15 new players or anything.
“But they definitely need a wee bit more strength, and a wee bit more strength in depth.”
TBR’s view – Where do Rangers need to make additions?
Gerrard’s 4-3-3 system means that midfielders Steven Davis, Ryan Jack, Glen Kamara, Joe Aribo and others are tasked with controlling the middle of the park in terms of possession – and stopping counter attacks.
It means the midfielders hardly get beyond the strikers and look to score themselves. A goalscoring midfielder should be targeted. Hagi alongside Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos is a strong front three.
James Tavernier is still very shaky in defence, though excellent going forward. That could be considered, as could another centre-back – with Filip Helander failing to become Connor Goldson’s permanent partner.
