There’s a danger just now that we get ahead of ourselves and start obsessing over what everyone else is doing. Truth is, I don’t think Rangers are in a place where we can afford that. We’re still in the “one game at a time” phase, and not in a cheesy slogan way either. More in the very real sense that our consistency has to remain the priority.

We’ve put ourselves back in contention by doing the basics properly and picking up points regularly. That’s not glamorous, but it’s how seasons get rescued. So the focus has to be on keeping that run going, starting with the next match in front of us. Not the fixtures down the road, not a league table watch every five minutes, and definitely not counting on rivals doing us favours.

Consistency first, noise second

When Rangers are on it, you can feel it: calmer decisions on the ball, a bit more belief, less of that panicked play where every pass looks like a clearance. But consistency is the word I keep coming back to. It’s all well and good putting a good spell together, then you drop points in a game you should manage and suddenly you’re back to square one.

So for me, the mindset has to stay simple. Keep collecting points, keep the standards up, and keep earning the right to look at the bigger picture later. That’s how you build pressure. That’s how you turn a “maybe” into something real.

Celtic chaos is real, but it’s not our plan

On the other side of the fence, it does look like chaos. They’re on their fourth manager this season, and if you’re being honest, their issues clearly run deeper than one appointment or one personality. Recruitment is a big part of it too, because it’s hard to keep a team at the top when your key additions don’t land.

But here’s the thing: you can’t make your whole season about their problems. Rangers have to take care of Rangers. If we’re not strong enough, it won’t matter how messy it looks elsewhere.

Opportunity, plus a bit of frustration

I’m excited that we’ve still got a chance to do something this season. That matters. Supporters need something to latch onto, and the squad needs to feel there’s a proper target in front of them.

At the same time, it’s hard not to be disappointed we’ve not seen new faces come in yet, because moments like this don’t hang about. If there’s an opening, you want to be ready to kick the door in, not still wondering if we’ve got enough depth and quality to finish the job. That’s the worry. The chance is there, but we’ve still got to prove we’re good enough to take it.

Written by TommyGunxxx: 6 January 2026

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