Michael Beale makes Rangers demands from club and players but is CERTAIN gap to Celtic 'isn't as big is what it is'

Michael Beale fired out a warning that he wants “more from my football club” in terms of recruitment in the summer.

He admitted some players won’t be part of his Rangers rebuild after watching his battling side go down to defeat against champions-elect Celtic at Parkhead. Beale says his he needs more energy and intensity going forward following the 3-2 loss at the home of the Hoops and that might spell the end for some of the current crop as he also called on backing in the summer to assemble a squad that can challenge Ange Postecoglou’s side who are on the brink of two-in-a-row while beating them in this month's Scottish Cup semi-final in the short term. But he is adamant the gap between the sides isn't as big as the 12 points that separates them just now.

Following the defeat, with James Tavernier netting a double to take his tally at the club to 100 goals, the Londoner said: “I want more from my players day in, day out. I want more from my football club in terms of when we go to recruit this summer. We’re not a million miles away but we have to make steps and move forward. We’ve shown an improvement since I’ve come into the club, I’ve been happy with the application of the boys but we need more for our fans.

“We need people to come into the team and start and push the guys who are playing today to make us stronger. We still need more energy on the pitch and bravery in certain moments. You get out of football what you put in every single day. I want to go on a journey with one or two players and some freshness coming into the building will be exciting not only for the squad but for the fans as well.

“You can see what Todd and Nico have given us in terms of a push. Five or six more coming in during the summer to refresh