It's hard not to look upon the other leagues around Europe restarting in the coming weeks and not feel somewhat disappointed that I have to wait longer to see my beloved Rangers again.

One thing that does bring me cause for optimism is that Steven Gerrard and Co. seem to be on the front foot in their preparation for the 2020/21 season. With good reason, as it will be the most important and defining season in his managerial career.

Quite frankly, the only marker for success come May is trophies, we need trophies. There can be little doubt there has been an incredible amount of progress under Gerrard and what he has achieved in Europe has been close to miraculous.

However, all that will count for little if he doesn’t add to the silverware in the Ibrox trophy room. The time for progression is over, the time for winning is now.

There will be particular attention paid to how the team react come the second half of the new season. It has been incredibly frustrating to watch the team leave December, in the last two seasons, in a good position only to crumble in January and February.

The harsh and strict fact of the matter is; if Rangers are to suffer the same collapse in the New Year we will be sitting in March talking about a new Rangers manager. However, that is worst-case scenario and as I said, I am optimistic about the new season.

For fans of Rangers and Celtic, next season will not be fun. Celtic will be desperate to get over the line for their own special “10” in a row. As for Rangers, well we’ve been desperate for success for some time now.

The enjoyment, for the winner, will only come once the season is over. I expect it to be tight, I expect it to be tense, I expect it to be a battle and I expect Rangers to be up to it.

The permanent signing of Ianis Hagi has been met with delight from the support and I absolutely echo that. He has that something special and I would like to see the team built around him.

In terms of more recruitment and Ins and Outs of the squad, well, it’s all a bit up in the air and unpredictable at the moment. With the market essentially torn apart by COVID-19 it is hard to shape any squad going forward.

For Rangers, it’s hard to really suggest who will come in. But, more to the point, will players we thought might be heading for the exit end up staying another year? With football finances across the board becoming more fragile, will teams be willing to dish out the big transfer fees? Could this lead to Rangers getting one more season out of Alfredo Morelos?

Whatever the starting XI looks like at the start of the new season, the message must be clear. Get that big shiny thing and wave at us.

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