Graeme Souness has once again attempted to downplay the gulf in quality between Celtic and Rangers, despite all evidence suggesting otherwise.

Speaking recently, the former Rangers manager insisted to Record Sport that the gap is “not insurmountable” and claimed that with “three or four quality signings,” Rangers could be on par with Celtic. However, he also admitted that the Ibrox side doesn’t have the financial resources to make such investments.

League Table Tells the Story

The reality is stark. Celtic currently sit 13 points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership, with Rangers trailing behind. Over the course of the season, Brendan Rodgers’ side has demonstrated their superiority, consistently impressing while Rangers have stumbled. Rangers’ lack of squad depth and quality has been exposed time and time again, making Souness’ comments seem more like wishful thinking than grounded analysis.

Cup Failures at Ibrox

If the league table wasn’t enough proof of the gap, Rangers’ humiliating domestic cup performances further highlight the divide. They fell short in the Premier Sports Cup final against Celtic in December, losing on penalties, and suffered an historically embarrassing Scottish Cup exit in February, crashing out at Ibrox to Championship side Queen’s Park in the fifth round. Such failures indicate a team in disarray, far from the level needed to challenge Celtic consistently.

Glasgow Derby Frustrations

That being said, Celtic have not been flawless in Glasgow derbies this season. The recent 3-2 loss at Celtic Park was a frustrating setback for the Hoops, and some fans may have expected more dominant performances in these head-to-head clashes. However, a single result does not define a season, and over the long haul, Celtic have proven to be significantly stronger than Rangers.

Treble Still in Sight

Unlike Rangers, who have already crashed out of both domestic cup competitions, Celtic are still on course for a domestic treble. The consistency shown by Rodgers’ side across all competitions further disproves Souness’ suggestion that the gap is small. While he may try to downplay Celtic’s dominance, the facts speak for themselves—over the course of a season, there is only one team in Scotland clearly ahead of the rest, and that’s Celtic.

At this stage, Rangers fans would likely take a trophyless season if it meant closing the gap next year, but as it stands, Souness’ comments do little more than offer false hope. Celtic remain the undisputed force in Scottish football, and unless Rangers find that mythical £50 million, nothing is going to change anytime soon.