Michael Beale must learn Rangers lesson as Celtic put 'motormouth' Fashion Sakala back in his box – Hotline
dailyrecord.co.ukThere's no such thing as a resit when it comes to the Old Firm school of hard knocks.You either make the grade or flunk out, as Rangers boss Michael Beale is learning now after failing his first big test of his Ibrox reign.
And the frustrated Light Blues legions hope his big Hampden lesson sinks in fast after lamenting the team selection call that played a part in Gers being outclassed by Celtic in Sunday’s Viaplay Cup final. Gareth Friel, Edinburgh, was first on the phone to say: “Beale said he wanted to bring in players for the starting XI, not just squad fillers - yet he leaves Nico Raskin out of the biggest game of the season!
It was a crazy decision given the midfield he selected has failed time and time against Celtic. Hopefully he's learned his lesson or he'll find himself under big pressure very soon.”Gavin MacLeod, Renfrew, added: “I have a bit of sympathy for Beale’s choice of team.
Opting for John Lundstram over Raskin should have given his midfield the ‘dig’ to allow Malik Tillman and Glen Kamara to flourish.
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