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Souness, whose new e book ‘My Rangers: How I modified Scottish soccer for ever’ was launched this week, believes his previous membership have the psychological edge over Celtic following the 2 Old Firm victories by Derek McInnes’ aspect in September.

Rangers beat Celtic 3-0 within the League Cup at Ibrox then received 1-0 at Celtic Park within the Premiership per week later and sit two factors behind the champions within the desk.

“They’ve now psychologically planted a seed in Celtic’s heads that they’re greater, stronger and higher than them within the final two video games,” he mentioned.

“Celtic have left Ibrox after dropping 3-0 within the first recreation pondering, ‘how did that occur?’ It did not flatter Rangers.

“So, seven days later, for those who’re a Celtic supporter, participant or on the employees you are pondering ‘that will not occur once more’. Well, it did occur once more, and in your pitch – and the 1-0 didn’t flatter Rangers.

“So they’ve now bought a psychological edge over Celtic, however that may very well be short-lived if Rangers had been to lose a recreation towards a staff they’re anticipated to beat.

“They’ve given themselves a platform. They’re in an exquisite place, however they’ve to know that, each staff you play, it is the opposition’s cup ultimate. So Derek’s bought to remind them of that they usually’ll appear like they’ve began to consider.

“Derek has been a participant there and is aware of the Scottish scene. So he was effectively suited and a terrific selection. He did get off to a gradual begin, however within the final couple of video games they’ve turned an unlimited nook.”