On Sunday 30 April, Rangers will face Celtic in the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden Park in Glasgow. Manager Michael Beale believes that there is harmony and progress behind the scenes at Rangers, regardless of the result. Despite not having won an Old Firm match since last season’s semi-final, Beale is positive about the future of the club, citing recent changes to the chairman, chief executive and sporting director roles. He acknowledges that a win would have a big impact on the season, but insists that progress is being made.
Rangers have recently suffered defeats by Celtic and Aberdeen, which Beale admits have been difficult to take, but he has used them as an opportunity to identify areas where he needs to strengthen for next season. Connor Goldson and Ryan Kent are both back in training for the game, which could see Celtic move within one win of a domestic treble. Beale believes that the game will be decided in the penalty boxes and that Rangers need to eradicate one or two defensive mistakes in order to win. He is hopeful that this game will provide an opportunity for Rangers to put a few wrongs right.