JimmysGers
Well-Known Member
1. Be competitive against Celtic - we know on our day we can compete and beat them now. The win at Parkhead was far from a one off. A great achievement given the financial gulf.
2. Be competitive in Europe - we’ve surpassed all expectations on the European stage. The results against some genuinely good opposition have been incredible. This is our level and we’ve reached it far quicker than anyone had expected. Of course we’re aiming for the riches of the CL but what a ride it’s been competing in the Europa. Some might argue it’s preferable.
3. Greater consistency against the rest in Scotland - in theory, the easiest of our goals. The majority must have thought this would be our first accomplishment. I certainly thought there was no reason we couldn’t beat the rest 3-4 times a season, then worry about Celtic. Turns out it’s not that simple. Greater Rangers teams than our current one have struggled for that consistency. I also don’t buy the argument that the teams have regressed. Well they possibly have in 20 years, but as have we. Every game against us has also been a cup final, the conditions are often poor and of course it’s a completely different game in that we have to break them down. The most frustrating part this season is we all thought we were there. An outstanding first half.
Having said that, if you told me we’d accomplished the first two goals, including beating Celtic three times in a year and reached the last 16 of the Europa, and all we had to do for a right good chance at winning the league or domestic success was be that bit better against the likes Kilmarnock, Hearts and Aberdeen, I’d have been absolutely delighted.
Continue to build our squad sensibly in the summer. That may mean letting a couple go, perhaps bringing some good experience and we’ll be in a very good place. Much to look forward to.
2. Be competitive in Europe - we’ve surpassed all expectations on the European stage. The results against some genuinely good opposition have been incredible. This is our level and we’ve reached it far quicker than anyone had expected. Of course we’re aiming for the riches of the CL but what a ride it’s been competing in the Europa. Some might argue it’s preferable.
3. Greater consistency against the rest in Scotland - in theory, the easiest of our goals. The majority must have thought this would be our first accomplishment. I certainly thought there was no reason we couldn’t beat the rest 3-4 times a season, then worry about Celtic. Turns out it’s not that simple. Greater Rangers teams than our current one have struggled for that consistency. I also don’t buy the argument that the teams have regressed. Well they possibly have in 20 years, but as have we. Every game against us has also been a cup final, the conditions are often poor and of course it’s a completely different game in that we have to break them down. The most frustrating part this season is we all thought we were there. An outstanding first half.
Having said that, if you told me we’d accomplished the first two goals, including beating Celtic three times in a year and reached the last 16 of the Europa, and all we had to do for a right good chance at winning the league or domestic success was be that bit better against the likes Kilmarnock, Hearts and Aberdeen, I’d have been absolutely delighted.
Continue to build our squad sensibly in the summer. That may mean letting a couple go, perhaps bringing some good experience and we’ll be in a very good place. Much to look forward to.