Michael Beale

Chris Sutton has used an old proverb to hit back at Michael Beale after the Rangers manager criticised “comedy act" pundits during a veiled reference to the ...

There are ex-players who are comedy acts. In response Beale said: “Listen, there are pundits that are comedy acts. That is why I won’t mention his name because I try to forget him.”

Chris Sutton and Michael Beale have engaged in a war of words after the Rangers boss branded the pundit a 'comedy act'

“All they do is bring it back down to the gutter. Beale said when asked about Sutton's question if he would show an act of sportsmanship against rivals Celtic: "I don’t even want to answer that question because they are comedy acts and they are there to create intrigue. But the pundit has fired right back making reference to former Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha's analogy used to attempt to ally concerns from fans about his stint in Glasgow. The English gaffer allowed the Jags to get a free hit at Ibrox with the decision splitting opinion among top pundits and even fans. [Sutton](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/chris-sutton) to be the 'worst' player to ever play for Chelsea. [Celtic](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc) hero has thrown the [Rangers](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/rangers-fc) gaffer's barb back at him after Sutton seemed to question Beale's tenacity following that moment of sportsmanship between the Light Blues and Partick Thistle in the Scottish Cup.

Chris Sutton has responded to Rangers boss Michael Beale by quoting former Ibrox flop Pedro Caixinha.

“I think that day worked out about as well as it could have done when that situation happened. It is the role of the fan. “I don’t even want to answer that question because they are comedy acts and they are there to create intrigue. “All they do is bring it back down to the gutter. “And also, it seems like because Partick Thistle said it, that Ian McCall was getting the sack anyway. “Listen, there are pundits that are comedy acts.

Michael Beale's furious tirade towards Chris Sutton is the talk of Scottish football this morning. The Rangers manager took aim at the Celtic hero after he ...

It is the role of the fan. “I don’t even want to answer that question because they are comedy acts and they are there to create intrigue. “I think that day worked out about as well as it could have done when that situation happened. So there is one pundit around here who is the worst ever player to play for Chelsea. “All they do is bring it back down to the gutter. He said: “Listen, there are pundits that are comedy acts.

The former Ibrox captain reckons the war of words could have been dealt with behind closed doors.

When I saw the comments from Michael Beale I did think there is no need to get involved with Chris Sutton." [Celtic](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc) striker, described Record Sport columnist Sutton as a “comedy act” and the “worst ever player” to turn out for his boyhood heroes Chelsea. He told the Go Radio Football Show: "He is clearly annoyed

The Ibrox No.1 called Sutton Chelsea's worst ever player, and also labelled him a "comedy act".

Not only will you receive this article from Sean Martin, Tony Haggerty or Aidan Macdonald (or, sometimes, from all three) but you will also get easy access to our best content from the last 24 hours too. the way he left QPR under a cloud was a comedy act. You can already find us on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and Instagram but we will also send bespoke opinion pieces and special features directly to your email inbox every evening. Sutton said: "What is Mick Beale getting his knickers in a twist about? He started talking about comedy acts... What have I said which was wrong?

The Ibrox boss and Celtic hero have been locked in a war of words after Beale called out the pundit.

Former Rangers boss McCoist admits he can see the temptation at firing back, but insists the "object" should be to focus on [ Rangers](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/rangers-fc)' performances. I’m sure Michael Beale will continue to do a good job. [ Celtic ](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc)hero provoked the ire of the Gers boss after questioning if he would have allowed Ange Postecoglou's side to score as he did with Partick Thistle following Malik Tillman's controversial Scottish Cup goal.

Before taking over from Giovanni van Bronckhorst as Rangers boss in November, Beale had worked as assistant coach to Steven Gerrard at Ibrox.

"Our last away performance in the league was away to Hearts (3-0 win) and it was our best performance to date. "Stevie Kelly, I had a lot of affection for and a lot of thoughts towards his future when he was here (at Rangers) and I think he has been a good player for Livingston this year. "Funny enough, in the leaving of Scotland and then coming back, the backbone of his team - the goalkeeper, Shamal George, I worked with him a lot at Liverpool.

Rangers make the trip to the Tony Macaroni Arena aiming to maintain their unbeaten run under Beale.

You want to keep the momentum. One or two others have had problems in the past but every player in our squad has played on a 3G previously. The main focus in the second half of the season is on the cup competitions and the Old Firm showdown next week is a hugely significant occasion for Beale and his side.

With the title race all but run and Celtic and Rangers now both back in the groove of winning every week, there is an obvious temptation to look beyond this ...

I know at the time we were a number of points in front but that was the night I thought: “OK”. “I thought that was the moment we’d won the league. “I don’t want to think about the game after this game,” he insisted.

Beale called out Sutton for comments made following the Scottish Cup victory over Partick Thistle.

He has got bigger things to worry about with this team." He has the small matter of a cup final. So, Michael has bigger things to worry about. "Wonderful ability by the way when he has went through as well but they have done the right thing. [Beale](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/michael-beale) to respond the pundit following the clash with Saturday's clash in West Lothian. Beale, who refused to name Sutton ahead of the clash with Livingston, described Record Sport columnist Sutton as a “comedy act” and the “worst ever player” to turn out for his boyhood heroes Chelsea.

The cup final is just around the corner but the Ibrox boss is keen to keep eyes on the Lions.

“But I still feel that the fans pay their money to come and watch our team play and between now and the end of the season everybody needs to do more. You can read between the lines, there are one or two that I am very close to, they are playing all the time and they are fundamental to us. I’ve had no further chats and I won’t now until post-cup final regardless, just so that the focus is on the game. He said: “I don’t want to think about the game after this game, only Saturday’s game. As it stands right now the midfield is my biggest concern for this weekend because that’s the area where we have a few issues.” I only think about the game in front of you because you can’t pick a team for a week’s time - that doesn’t work.

They are unbeaten in his ten Premiership games and have won every match except for a draw against Celtic, a deeply impressive opening sequence which has failed ...

The Ibrox No.1 called Sutton Chelsea's worst ever player, and also labelled him a "comedy act".

Not only will you receive this article from Sean Martin, Tony Haggerty or Aidan Macdonald (or, sometimes, from all three) but you will also get easy access to our best content from the last 24 hours too. the way he left QPR under a cloud was a comedy act. You can already find us on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and Instagram but we will also send bespoke opinion pieces and special features directly to your email inbox every evening. Sutton said: "What is Mick Beale getting his knickers in a twist about? He started talking about comedy acts... What have I said which was wrong?

The Ibrox No.1 yesterday took aim at the Celtic hero by branding him a "comedy act" and the "worst player ever" to turn out for…

The Insider newsletter is the latest move by the team at the Rangers Review to bring content directly to you. It's a handy way to keep abreast of what's going on amid all the noise surrounding Scotland's most successful club. [Rangers](/sport/rangers/) boss Michael Beale he should've resisted the temptation to get involved in a war of words with Chris Sutton.

Beale added Todd Cantwell and Nicolas Raskin to his squad during the January transfer window.

"But I still feel that the fans pay their money to come and watch our team play and between now and the end of the season everybody needs to do more. You can read between the lines, there are one or two that I am very close to, they are playing all the time and they are fundamental to us. I’ve had no further chats and I won’t now until post-cup final regardless, just so that the focus is on the game.

The Englishman admitted his squad was too big while Aaron Mooy and Matt O'Riley battle it out for spot in Hoops XI.

He was harshly sacked by Ross County a while back and has the chops for the gig. Aberdeen fans want something sexy but solid would be better and the answer could be in front of them. He plays attacking football and provides a pathway and both are important elements in the Aberdeen DNA. Robson has all the tools to do a good job, but Aberdeen really need the one thing he doesn’t have at the moment. I think it would become very difficult for the Motherwell board to look elsewhere if the team were to take six points from six. That’s not his fault, but it surely has to be a key factor. ANDREW: It’s a last throw of the dice whatever decision Well take having axed two bosses already this season. Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos should also be amongst the first ones out. An unlikely result at Celtic Park would be a timely boost for his CV. CRAIG SWAN: The likes of Filip Helander should be released. MICHAEL GANNON: There are a raft of players out of contract who will leave, such as Allan McGregor, Scott Arfield, Ryan Jack Filip Helander and Steven Davis. [Allan McGregor](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/allan-mcgregor), Steven Davis and Ryan Jack don’t sign new deals.

Rangers make the trip to the Tony Macaroni Arena aiming to maintain their unbeaten run under Beale.

You want to keep the momentum. One or two others have had problems in the past but every player in our squad has played on a 3G previously. The main focus in the second half of the season is on the cup competitions and the Old Firm showdown next week is a hugely significant occasion for Beale and his side.

The Ibrox boss was assistant to Steven Gerrard when west Lothian win put them on the brink of league trophy.

In the time I was here previously, we got beat or drew away at Kilmarnock, had tough days at Pittodrie, tough days at home to Hibs, tough days at Tannadice. For the next 15 or 16 games, it’s just about doing whatever it takes to win as many of them as possible.” With Celtic showing no sign of relenting on the full-throttle approach that has allowed them to motor clear towards the title, this year’s cup competitions appear to offer Rangers their most realistic shot at silverware. We have tried to evolve over the time. “I have to tell you, I thought that was the moment we’d won the league. I know at the time we were a number of points in front, but that was the night I thought: ‘OK’. At this moment in time, the boys are finding ways to win. [Alfredo Morelos](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/alfredo-morelos) goal sealed a win that moved the Light Blues to within four points of their first league crown in a decade. When you were living it, there were some bumps in the road. It’s Beale’s job now to narrow the gap, whether it be by slashing the Hoops’ current nine-point advantage this term or by making sure Gers get out in front early in the next. That night back in March 2021 was lit up when the jubilant Gers faithful locked out of the Tony Macaroni Arena due to Covid regulations made sure their team knew they were there supporting outside by setting off a pyrotechnic barrage from the car park. Looking back, Beale said: “That was the night our manager got sent off and our crazy Colombian centre-forward scored late on!

Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton has continued his war of words with Michael Beale, accusing the Rangers manager of being “touchy” and suggesting ...

“But if you are getting all bent out of shape over a couple of innocuous comments when you are winning, what the heck is going to happen if they lose a few games? “There’s no doubt there will be Rangers fans delighted he’s came out swinging but if I was them I’d be more worried as well as a little embarrassed,” he said. “And if simply talking about a major moment in last week’s game gets under his skin then goodness knows how he’s going to cope long term in the Rangers job.

Beale did admit that John Lundstram, Ryan Jack and Nicolas Raskin were doubts for the trip to the Tony Macaroni Arena.

[Beale](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/michael-beale) would take that, but may have to do so without a few of his stars. [Livingston](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/livingston-fc) in his sights. [Rangers](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/rangers-fc) travel to West Lothian and return to league duty represents a very different challenge for Rangers.