John Hartson says he'd be making himself look silly if he did not give Rangers credit score for his or her Europa League run.
However he insists Celtic are nonetheless the undisputed prime canine domestically as they get set for a title celebration on Saturday.
Ange Postecoglou 's Hoops have gained the Premiership title towards all odds and can really feel delighted with their season having additionally banked the Premier Sports activities Cup.
Underneath regular circumstances Rangers can be mourning the lack of the title however really feel they've larger fish to fry.
Gio van Bronckhorst's staff have a primary European ultimate since 2008 to look ahead to whereas additionally they face Hearts at Hampden within the ultimate of the Scottish Cup.
And Hartson feels these of a Celtic persuasion are making themselves look daft if they do not give credit score the place it is due for his or her rivals' outstanding European run.
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He mentioned on Go Radio: "Whoever you assist, whether or not it is Celtic or Rangers, you must respect how nicely the opposite staff does.
"Rangers have simply reached the Europa League ultimate. It is a sensible achievement. Irrespective of which manner you need to weigh it up, to beat the groups they've crushed to get there, it is an impressive achievement.
"If I do not say that, I make myself look silly.
"Giovanni van Bronckhorst got here out and mentioned Ange Postecoglou has been sensible, congratulations to Celtic for successful the league.
"Celtic have been higher within the league, and Ange will need to get to the place Rangers are when it comes to European performances.
"They've to enhance there, they have been poor in Europe within the final couple of years. Ange needs to enhance and emulate what Rangers have carried out, attending to a European ultimate."