EX-CELT TIPS GERS UPTURN
thinking to be spot on and we also needed the support of our fans every step of the way.
“I played against Rangers sides that included players such as Kris Boyd, Dado Prso, Michael Mols, Peter Lovenkrands, Mikel Arteta and Barry Ferguson at his very peak.
“I returned to the Scottish game three years ago and the momentum had swung. These days Celtic still provoke the same response as before and Aberdeen have also become tough opposition to tame.
“The respect for Rangers remains the same but there isn’t the same level of fear. Plan A is still to stop them playing but now Plan B, once the game settles, is to focus on the creation of three or four good chances that could lead to a victory.
“We worked hard last season to stop Rangers developing their usual style. We pressed them from the front and when we found ourselves outnumbered we dropped off and became compact.
“If we had been more expansive they were still good enough to pass around us but once we contained them we knew we were good enough to create several opportunities to at least secure a draw.”
Caixinha has never led Rangers to three wins in a row since he arrived to replace Mark Warburton in March and is struggling to convince his fans he has the ability to build a side to push Celtic closer for the title.
Rangers have invested almost £10million over the summer with a Latin inspired wave of players and if they’re struggling to gel just now Quinn is convinced they will eventually come good if Caixinha is given the time and space to build on his masterplan.
He said: “Rangers must earn the
Rangers are still a scalp but is it impossible to beat them? No PAUL QUINN