Tom English delivers transfer verdict as Rangers beaten by Celtic to SPFL title
BBC journalist Tom English believes that Rangers failed to take their chance to beat Celtic to the title this season.
He believes that Celtic will be getting stronger in the transfer window and should they go on correctly about their business, they could once again beat Gers to the title.
Philippe Clement’s side held a decent lead but then let it go with disappointing performances against Dundee and Ross County and also losing the Old Firm derby.
English wrote in the BBC on 16 May: “This was not the all-conquering Rodgers of his first incarnation, it was not a man in total control of his domain.
“He spoke of people writing him off and returned to the theme after once again seeing off Rangers last weekend. Whatever the other challenges he faced, Rodgers’ dominance over Celtic’s nearest rivals was undimmed.
“Celtic rallied under the heat of a title race while Rangers buckled and fell. It was not vintage but it was a triumph over hassle, a victory for nous and mental strength.
“And now Celtic have all the Champions League loot to look forward to and will, surely, have a new focus on giving Rodgers the quality he has been calling for.
“It’s a safe bet they will only get stronger in the summer. There is a feeling here that Rangers had their chance to catch them this season and did not take it. If Celtic get their transfer business right, that chance might be a little while in coming around again.”
Rangers cannot led Celtic win another league title next season
Gers’ failure to reclaim the league title from Celtic this season has highlighted the urgent need for a strategic and robust response in the upcoming transfer window.
It’s important for Philippe Clement’s side to win the title next year as it would signify a return to form for the club, restoring their pride and confidence and re-establishing their competitive edge in Scottish football.
It would also provide a significant boost to their financial standing, particularly with the lucrative rewards associated with Champions League qualification.
To achieve this, the board must provide Clement with the necessary resources to strengthen the squad in the transfer window.
This means investing in high-quality players who can immediately contribute to the team’s performance and enhance the overall competitiveness of the squad.
Clement’s vision for the team must be supported, and the board should demonstrate their commitment to the club’s success by backing his decisions and providing the necessary financial support.
In other Gers news, a first-team player may be told to empty out his Ibrox locker soon as a ‘Major Development’ has emerged behind the scenes.
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