24-year-old sold during Gerrard era gives verdict on Rangers manager Michael Beale

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Ross McCrorie has bee quoted by the Scottish Express as saying that new Rangers manager Michael Beale is one of the best coaches he has ever worked with – as he prepares to face the new Ibrox gaffer and Rangers on Tuesday night.

McCrorie, 24, played under Steven Gerrard and Beale in their first season at Ibrox. He clocked up 31 outings, but that was the end of his Rangers spell under Gerrard. He left for Portsmouth on loan the season after, and then, to Aberdeen.

He joined the Dons initially on loan, before signing permanently in January 2021. He has since clocked up 95 games for Aberdeen, becoming an important member of Jim Goodwin’s side. On Tuesday, Aberdeen host Rangers at Pittodrie.

Ahead of the game, 18-time Scotland U21 star McCrorie was asked about Beale and he gave his honest verdict. He was full of praise, saying the new Rangers manager was one of the best coaches he has worked with – ahead of Tuesday.

“Beale is a really good coach, one of the best I’ve had in the game. I wish him all the best but hopefully we come out on top on Tuesday. He just simplifies everything. His man-management in the way his training and tactics are.

“He covered a lot of small details which I hadn’t really had before. He didn’t just improve me, he improved a whole load of boys. Obviously, Rangers went unbeaten that season and I hope he does well,” McCrorie told the Express.

McCrorie says Rangers manager Beale one of the best he has worked with

McCrorie has been pivotal for Aberdeen this season, starting all 24 games for Goodwin’s side in all competitions. The versatile defender has been playing on the right of a back three. He will be tasked with keeping Ryan Kent quiet.

Kent, and perhaps Alfredo Morelos. If Beale gets his wish, he might be able to welcome Antonio Colak back into the side, and play two up top. Something he wanted to do against Hibernian on Thursday night, only for Colak to miss out.

Beale will be confident of a second win in his second game, but they will have to be at their best to get a result. A tricky place to go, Celtic only managed to win 1-0 thanks to a late Callum McGregor goal on Sunday.