Michael Beale admits his side have been hit with a Rugby Park reality check after watching Rangers crash to their first Premiership opening day defeat in a quarter of a century.The Ibrox boss has spent the season overhauling his squad with nine new recruits.
But Gers £15million spend couldn’t buy a goal in Ayrshire as Kilmarnock skipper Brad Lyons’ second half winner sealed a precious win for Derek McInnes’ side.
The toothless display has delivered a major blow to the Light Blues’ title ambitions just 90 minutes into the season, allowing Celtic to steal an early march and a three-point lead.But Rangers don’t have time to sulk, with Swiss side Serviette due in Govan on Wednesday night for their opening Champions League qualifier.
Beale just hopes his new additions wise up quick to the standards required at Ibrox. He said: “Not the start we wanted at all.
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