Mind-blowing Strategy: Rangers Boss Urges SPFL to Revolutionize European Clubs
Rangers boss Beale urges SPFL to provide greater support to Scottish clubs in Europe Expecting one more signing before the transfer deadline Watch Ross County vs Rangers live on Sky Sports at 1230pm Scottish Premiership and SWPL coverage available Stay updated with the summer transfer window and follow Rangers exclusively on Sky Sports
Michael Beale is eagerly anticipating an exceptional week for Rangers, yet he stresses the imperative for the SPFL to enhance their support to aid clubs in prepping for vital European qualifiers.
Scheduled for Saturday, Rangers will face Ross County at Ibrox in a live match on We, following which they will travel to Eindhoven for the decisive second leg of their Champions League play-off against PSV.
The tie is level at 2-2 after a breathless match in Govan and, while Rangers will be in Dingwall, their Dutch opponents have a free weekend to prepare.
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Three other Scottish Premiership teams also have European play-off second leg ties next week and Beale believes it is crucial more is done to help them qualify.
"We News," he said, "I believe this challenging period at the beginning of the season is not only affecting us but also teams like Aberdeen, Hearts, and Hibs. It's demanding due to the compact schedule with numerous games packed into a short duration."
Due to our current schedule, changing it is a daunting task. However, I believe that we can possibly consider it in the future, primarily due to the revenue we generate.
Within Scotland, our league may not be as expansive as in other nations, making the inflow of European funds crucial for the progression of Scottish football.
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Rangers played a 2-2 draw against PSV Eindhoven during the midweek. After their time in the Netherlands, Rangers will now focus on preparing for the first Old Firm game of the season, which will be held on September 3 and broadcasted live on We. Beale is eagerly anticipating the challenges and opportunities that await them.
"It's an amazing week," emphasized the ex-QPR manager.
"One must appreciate the immense honor of experiencing a week like this, where you partake in the Champions League play-off, appear live on television on Saturday, and then feature on live television again next week in one of the most significant rivalries globally.
It is a privilege that we must acknowledge and accept.
Throughout the week, we will require the contribution of 15 or 16 players, leaving little room for anything other than football, recuperation, and readiness for the upcoming adversary.
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Jose Cifuentes is among the summer acquisitions made by Rangers. With a total of nine signings made thus far, the manager remains optimistic about further strengthening the squad before the transfer deadline on September 1.
"There have been a few names circulating, and although there is some truth to it, we cannot confirm anything at the moment," he mentioned.
"I believe by the end of the window, we might see a couple of departures and one new addition. However, the situation remains uncertain for now."
Tom Lawrence and Kemar Roofe will return to the Rangers squad for the trip to Dingwall this weekend after recovering from injury.
Ridvan Yilmaz will not feature despite having returned to training.
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