Souness, whose new e book ‘My Rangers: How I modified Scottish soccer for ever’ was launched this week, believes his outdated membership have the psychological edge over Celtic following the 2 Outdated Agency victories by Derek McInnes’ aspect in September.
Rangers beat Celtic 3-0 within the League Cup at Ibrox then gained 1-0 at Celtic Park within the Premiership every week later and sit two factors behind the champions within the desk.
“They’ve now psychologically planted a seed in Celtic’s heads that they’re greater, stronger and higher than them within the final two video games,” he mentioned.
“Celtic have left Ibrox after dropping 3-0 within the first recreation considering, ‘how did that occur?’ It did not flatter Rangers.
“So, seven days later, in case you’re a Celtic supporter, participant or on the employees you are considering ‘that will not occur once more’. Nicely, it did occur once more, and in your pitch – and the 1-0 didn’t flatter Rangers.
“In order that they’ve now bought a psychological edge over Celtic, however that might be short-lived if Rangers have been to lose a recreation towards a crew they’re anticipated to beat.
“They’ve given themselves a platform. They’re in a beautiful place, however they’ve to know that, each crew you play, it is the opposition’s cup last. So Derek’s bought to remind them of that and so they’ll appear like they’ve began to consider.
“Derek has been a participant there and is aware of the Scottish scene. So he was effectively suited and an awesome selection. He did get off to a sluggish begin, however within the final couple of video games they’ve turned an infinite nook.”
