Michael Beale on Celtic pain Rangers must overcome as he revisits 'sore' Gerrard era Hampden heartbreak

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Michael Beale admits his Rangers side have an anxiety issue but believes talking therapy could be the solution that helps the Light Blues cure their repeat panic attacks.It’s been a near flawless start in the Ibrox hot seat for the new Gers gaffer but you couldn’t call it a stress-free introduction.

He’s chalked up six wins and a draw from his first seven in charge, with Sunday’s extra-time triumph over Aberdeen booking a first cup final appearance since the former QPR boss began his fledgling managerial career in the summer.But the Hampden showdown with the Dons was yet another example of when Rangers allowed composure to go out the window, with Borna Barisic’s blunder opening the door for Bojan Mivoski’s opener.

Sense finally prevailed in the Ibrox ranks but having had to watch his team fight back from losing positions four times already, Beale is starting to worry about how quickly angst seems to spread through his players.However, the Londoner insists he won’t shy away from addressing the issue.

Steven Gerrard’s former sidekick insisted: "We have to keep talking about it. It's natural when you try to hold on to something, you drop deep.“On Sunday, I thought we were in control of the game.