Rangers can damage 'fragile' Tottenham as Lee McCulloch senses Ange revenge chance in Europa League blockbuster

Lee McCulloch reckons resurgent Rangers can heap fresh pressure on former Old Firm tormentor Ange Postecoglou and his “fragile” Tottenham team this week.

Spurs’ Aussie boss is preparing to return to Glasgow 18 months after departing Celtic on the back of a remarkable Treble triumph. In total, Postecoglou lifted five out of the six trophies he competed for during a two-year Parkhead stay which also saw him dominate derby battles with Gers.

But while he was all-conquering in Scotland, things haven’t been going so smoothly for the 59-year-old down south. Sunday’s 4-2 collapse against Chelsea saw the North London outfit blow a two-goal lead and came hot on the heels of an angry confrontation involving Postecoglou and fans after a midweek defeat at Bournemouth. Fuming fans have already begun calling for the ex-Hoops boss to go amid frustrations over his refusal to tone down his ultra-attacking philosophies. Spurs chief Daniel Levy is so far sticking by Postecoglou but former Rangers hero McCulloch believes Philippe Clement’s Gers could force the club chairman to think again.

The Light Blues have finally found their form this season after hitting 14 goals in their last four games. And it couldn’t come at a better time as Rangers head into a massive week which sees them host Spurs in the Europa League on Thursday before facing Postecoglou’s old side in Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup final.

McCulloch said: “It’s probably the best time for Rangers this season form wise and confidence wise as they go into the biggest week of the season. And I think for Spurs, it’s probably the opposite.

“I watched a bit of their game on Sunday and they're 2-0 up. For the first 20 minutes they were absolutely brilliant. They were playing against