Rangers no match for Hoops—Commons

CELTIC STRIKER Kris Commons has warned Stuart McCall his Rangers side are “nowhere near” being ready to topple the Hoops next season.

Interim Ibrox boss McCall has inspired a mini-revival in the Gers’ fortunes since taking over from Kenny McDowall last month.

The former Light Blues midfielder is unbeaten in his five games in charge and Sunday’s 2-1 win over Hearts moved them above Hibernian into second place.

Mc Ca l l will n ow hope his side have the momentum to f ight their way through the play-offs and back to the Premiership.

But Commons sneered at the suggestion their Old Firm rivals could make an immediate challenge if they do win promotion, insisting Rangers will need to sign some players “worthy” of taking on Ronny Deila’s side first.

Commons, whose side can move a step closer to claiming their fourth successive title with a win over visitors Partick Thistle tomorrow, said: “It’s hard to say (if Rangers will be able to make an immediate challenge).

“First of all they have got to get up.

“Secondly, they have got to sign some players that are worthy of challenging us.

“I think they are nowhere near that at the minute. “That’s all ifs and buts. “That might take six months, it might take six weeks.

“But when any new manager comes in, no matter how good or bad (they are), you will get a reaction from players wanting to make an impression.

“I think that’s why they have had a little turn in events.

“But, forme, commenting on them ma ki n g a challenge, it is the same as talking about Hearts.

“We p l aye d them twice this year and beat them convincingly.

“So it will be difficult, I’d say.”

SNS. Kris Commons.