Martin O'Neill has warned Rangers that they face a transfer rebuild if they are to battle it out with Celtic.
The Light Blues lost two big players in the summer in the shape of Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey for big money fees. The duo moved on to the English Premier League with Southampton and to the Netherlands with Ajax. Both played to the highest of standards during spells in Glasgow and have been missed with the replacements coming in not reaching the levels of the pair.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst added a number of faces in the summer but results and performances have been poor and has resulted in the Dutchman losing his job at the start of the week. The search for a new boss is underway with former No2 Michael Beale the frontrunner for a sensational return to Govan. Legendary Celtic boss O'Neill has fired a warning to the new incoming boss insisting they will need to go through a rebuild process - similar to what Ange Postecoglou faced on his Celtic arrival.
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Speaking on Go Radio, he said: "Without question, I think everybody can see that.
"You can’t lose the calibre of player that they did during the summertime and not really replace that at all, and then expect to battle it out with Celtic.
“Celtic are on a run at this minute. The Champions League, in terms of experience, were brilliant and domestically they have been so strong.
“They are a side that can score some late goals and win some matches.
"I think psychologically when you are on the other side of the fence and cheering on Dundee United, Hibs or anybody.
"Then the next thing you hear is the news from Ibrox of a late goal and it just kills your spirit; I know the feeling.
"That is happening now. Celtic are on a roll and it’s up to Rangers to stop them."
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