Michael Beale is Rangers excuse generator and most fun is guessing what rookie boss will say next – Hotline

Michael Beale is under pressure to get a first win over Celtic in Sunday’s Scottish Cup semi-final.

That’s the message which seems to be coming from the Ibrox support as they look ahead to Hampden. Celtic are hunting a Treble and defeat for Rangers last weekend at Aberdeen, along with some of Beale’s chat after the game in the Granite City, has not impressed some on the Hotline.

Gerard Kelly said: “Beale needs to learn that his own fans are now seeing him for what he is and are sick of his excuses. He is just embarrassing himself as soon as he opens his mouth. All talk, no action. Same at QPR! Just admit your team lacked quality and Aberdeen were the better side. Let’s see what excuse he comes away with this time if he gets beat on Sunday.”

James Kennedy, Kilsyth, said: “Mick Beale is a rookie manager with a lot to say. Rangers are a massive club who have made the mistake, not for the first time lately, of employing the wrong man to manage their ailing football club. By taking the job, Beale has bitten off more than he can chew.”

Bud Hay, Dumfries, said: “Nearly choked on my Rice Krispies. Beale building a team to play in Europe? He wants to try to build a team to stop Celtic first as the next game will be sacked if he doesn’t beat the champions first.”

Robert Livingstone, Palm Beach, said: “A real shambles at Pittodrie, the worst Rangers side I’ve watched all season couldn’t score with plenty of chances. Surely Beale’s priority must be to sign decent replacement goalscorers for the new season and you don’t need to search very far, you’ve got two right on your doorstep. Laurence Shankland and a impressive Kevin van Veen both look top notch, any one of them would be great at Ibrox and not cost big money. Spending £5