Ange's Celtic never stopped but pulsating Tottenham draw shows Rangers are just getting started

Ange Postecoglou's Celtic never stopped. His Spurs side haven’t exactly had much joy finishing teams off lately.

In the end, a goal from substitute Dejan Kulusevski got them a point as the former Celtic boss made his return to Glasgow. But too bad for Philippe Clement that five-and-a-half months into the season and this is his Rangers only just getting started. Because make no mistake, had the Ibrox team kicked-off the campaign in the manner they did last night they’d be nowhere near 11 points behind Postecoglou’s old team.

The Aussie was back in town under pressure having seen the North Londoners’ form collapse on the back of a 4-0 mauling of Manchester City. If that was painful viewing for Pep Guardiola, this pulsating draw in front of an electrified Ibrox was every bit as uncomfortable for Postecoglou. Spurs have cash to burn but it was Rangers hearts that were fired with passion. Hamza Igamane put them ahead to launch a roar that could be heard all the way Down Under.

They’d have felt the shockwave from the moon had Cyriel Dessers finished either of the chances he had to win it. It’s a point that confirms Rangers’ place in the Europa League play-offs and it will underline the renewed sense of hope that is finally building around this resurgent team.

It’s now on to Hampden for Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup Final. Repeat this display and then they’ll have every right to believe they can retain the trophy they won last season. They’ll have to hope John Souttar can shake off the knock that forced him off midway through the first half.

But after a season of gloom, there appears at last to be a brighter outlook over Ibrox. Clement sprung a surprise as he left out Connor Barron to face Postecoglou’s high-octane outfit. In