Gary McAllister: Hard To See Celtic Dropping Points In SPL Title Race

Celtic will be a hard team for Rangers to catch after their 2-1 Old Firm victory at Celtic Park.

That’s according to former Rangers assistant manager Gary McAllister. The former Scotland international, who made a name for himself at Motherwell as a player before embarking on a successful career in the Premier League, has weighed in on the SPL title race after Celtic’s 2-1 win in the most recent Old Firm derby.

McAllister also spoke to us about what Glen Kamara means to this Rangers team, a talented young full-back The Gers could have their eye on and offered his assessment of the job that Mark Robbins is doing at Coventry City.

Rangers Too Far Back In Title Race After Old Firm Loss?

Rangers can’t look at Celtic too much. They have to take games as they come and try to win as many of them as possible.

If Celtic drop points, so be it, but Rangers can’t hold their hopes on that. They have to concentrate on winning games.

It’s happened before – plenty of teams have come back from a deficit, but if I’m being truthful, I can’t see Celtic dropping points.

*Celtic are now 4/9 to win the SPL after their Old Firm win. Rangers on the other hand are 13/8 according to the latest football betting odds at BoyleSports.

Glen Kamara A Big Miss For Rangers

Rangers have missed a player with a calming influence over this festive period and the recent Old Firm game. There were no away fans at Celtic Park, and it took away from the hurly-burly of the fixture.

I’d say Rangers are lacking a player who can slow things down and give the team some composure – and Kamara gave that to the club during Steven’s time. He was a very classy performer.

He also played alongside solid professionals in Ryan Jack and Steven Davis. I am, however, seeing those qualities in Ethan Ampadu at Leeds.

Kamara’s composure certainly would have helped against Celtic the other day.

Josh Doig To Sign For Rangers?

Josh Doig has been on Rangers’ radar for a while as he was a standout player at Hibs. He’s a very modern full-back who’s very athletic and loves to bomb forward.

He’ll gain experience on the defensive side of things as he develops. That’s his main role, but you can never stop a young player from wanting to gallop forward and join in. It’s no surprise to see Rangers after him.

Steven Gerrard brought Borna Barišić to the club, and he’s been a fantastic servant. I think Doig would offer some fresh legs and he’d been a good signing for most clubs.

Robbins Is The Man To Bring Coventry Back To The Premier League

Mark Robins is a very unassuming manager and you never hear him complaining about funds or recruitment. He’s done an amazing job.

I look out for all of my former teams. Coventry are a special club and they’re more settled after so many years playing away from the Ricoh Arena.

Coventry had a massive run in the top-flight and if someone is going to get them back to the Premier League, it’s Mark Robins. They’ve lost a few big players, but Robbins always gets on with it and that’s something you have to admire.

*Leicester are currently the heavy odds-on favourites of 1/8 to win this season’s EFL Championship according to the football betting odds at BoyleSports.

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