As the summer transfer window heats up, Rangers fans are eager to see their team take on Celtic for domestic dominance. With the Glasgow giants having won the last four consecutive league titles, the pressure is on for new manager Russell Martin and the club’s owners to deliver. In a recent interview, Rangers legend Ally McCoist shared his expectations for the team’s future, and it’s clear he won’t settle for anything less than top spot.
According to McCoist, Rangers must be competing with Celtic for top honors much sooner than the “three to five years” suggested by former chairman Sir David Murray. “I’d 100% expect us to be competing with Celtic well before three to five years,” McCoist said, emphasizing the need for swift progress. With Celtic’s majority shareholder Dermot Desmond’s financial backing, it’s clear that Rangers will need to generate their own momentum to close the gap.
McCoist stressed that Europe is a bonus, but the priority is getting back to regularly challenging Celtic domestically. “Europe is a bonus right now,” he said. “The priority is getting back to regularly challenging Celtic.” With the new owners, Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises, taking a measured approach, McCoist believes Rangers can achieve success without overspending.
The financial reality is that Celtic have significant backing, with TalkSPORT host Alan Brazil noting that Dermot Desmond “could write a £20m cheque from his petty cash if he wanted—but he doesn’t. Celtic generate their own money, but if needed, he’ll step in.” McCoist acknowledged the financial reality but pointed out that £20m stretches further in Scotland than in England.
As the Ibrox faithful eagerly await the team’s progress, McCoist’s message is clear: Rangers must deliver soon. With the club’s new ownership and management in place, the stage is set for a thrilling season. Will Rangers be able to challenge Celtic’s dominance and bring the title back to Ibrox? The road ahead won’t be easy, but with McCoist’s words ringing in their ears, Rangers will be determined to make a strong statement.
