Michael Beale deserves no Rangers blame for Celtic defeat as his gameplan and tactics were spot on - Kenny Miller

Michael Beale’s overriding feeling on Sunday morning won’t be disappointment at losing Saturday's Old Firm derby.

It will be one of frustration. Because he’ll know that was an opportunity lost for his team against Celtic. That’s the best I’ve seen Rangers play against Ange Postecoglou’s side under Michael, certainly off the ball. They put them under pressure yesterday and had a really disciplined, compact shape. At times defensively, they still dropped a bit too deep. You could see the manager urging them to get up the pitch. They had to be brave and for most of the game, they were.

Michael’s system forced Celtic into errors and trying to play over the top. So there were a lot of positives in that respect. And that discipline was there pretty much for the full 90 minutes. This Celtic team under Ange have usually had it all their own way. Think of the League Cup Final, where Celtic had real control.

Yesterday, Rangers limited that with their shape. Michael’s tactics stifled them. On the ball, they could have been better. On paper, it looked like a team full of good footballers, so I expected a bit more.

But they created chances and big moments. That hasn’t always been the case in this fixture recently. Unfortunately, Rangers didn’t take theirs.

Alfredo Morelos had to score early in the second half but didn’t connect properly with his shot. He then had a header which hit Ryan Jack which looked goal-bound. Todd Cantwell also had a chance that he hit wide.

If any of those had gone in, it could have made a huge difference. At the start of the second half, at 1-1, Rangers were the side in the ascendancy. But they couldn’t capitalise.

And ultimately the game was decided by two really poor mistakes. That’s why Michael will feel