Keevins writes exclusively for Record Sport and he reckons the piranhas could soon be snapping at Clement's heels.
Philippe Clement wasn’t fishing for compliments when he gave us his latest take on Rangers’ spending in the transfer window.
The Ibrox manager was angling for understanding while drawing a diagram of what financial disparity looks like from his perspective in a city where Celtic are about to bank Champions League money on top of an established fortune in the club’s account. And Clement’s first, and most crucial, task in the new season is to make sure Rangers join them in that competition. Or else.
“If your opponent has more money then you have to work better,” Clement said. “A big pool is where you can take the best fish out. Our pool is smaller so you have to be sharper.” Those words carry even greater weight in the shark-infested waters of the Premiership. There exists a possibility that Clement’s first transfer window could also be his last if his recruitment isn’t as inventive as he needs it to be.
No Champions League and no win over Celtic in the first Old Firm derby of next season would be enough to have the piranhas circling the manager’s feet before the January transfer window even opens. Or might Clement be being double wide with his angling analogy? If Celtic, resident in the pool with the best fish only manage to pull out tiddlers then the water might suddenly be up at their necks. Brendan Rodgers guided them to safety when there was a danger of going under at one point last season but he wants to be better placed to direct the flow of the tide from now on.
Rangers FC Celtic FC Philippe Clement Scottish Premiership
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Hugh Keevins pays for Celtic prophecy of doom and McCoist might be nextA fired-up listener decided I should literally eat my own words and sent me a cake with my misplaced observation on it.
Read more »
Hugh Dallas details the Celtic Var he instantly spotted as Rangers gripe tackledThe former top ref currently has a referee training role in Turkey and offered his take on VAR in Scottish football.
Read more »
Rangers hero Mark Hateley can help provide cash boost for Cambuslang RangersBoss Paul McColl hopes for a good gate for their 125th anniversary Legends game against former Ibrox stars
Read more »
High Keevins tells Celtic snipers they owe Brendan Rodgers an apologyHigh has reminded those supporters who cried Judas that they didn't make this season's inevitable title any easier to win.
Read more »
Celtic see off Europe's elite as Rangers can't stop millennium trophy recordThe Scottish champions have become the most-decorated club of the 21st century on the continent.
Read more »
Celtic vs Rangers Scottish Cup final predictions from Record Sport writersIt's going to be a huge one at Hampden on Saturday and the Record Sport team of experts have had their say.
Read more »