‘Rangers were the better team’ ‘out possessed and out passed’ ‘So this gap? I really don’t see it’ Kenny Miller shares his Hampden hell

Three days after putting in multiple media appearances at Hampden Kenny Miller is deeper in denial than ever.

Only a fool would deny that there is a big gap between the two Glasgow clubs, that Celtic are ahead in every area and are string favourites to complete this season’s treble with another very possible next season. Meet Kenny.

On the surface life in the media seems a cushy number compared to assisting Mark Fotheringham as manager of Huddersfield but when you have to analyse Celtic wins for BBC Scotland, Sky Sports, Go Radio and Radio Clyde it isn’t always possible to put a brave face on things.

Since the pain of administration and liquidation in 2012 two lies emerged to comfort grieving bears- now both are in danger of being removed.

The laughable claim of being the world’s most successful club by claiming the history of a dead club could be overtaken by Celtic this year.

As soon as Sunday Celtic could be champions of Scotland for the 53rd time, in 2025 they could have their 55th title, none shared and all won by the club that first played in 1888 with an unbroken history of paying Inland Revenue and HMRC all due taxes.

Those facts are eating away at Miller with the Daily Record picking up on an interview he gave with The Sun:

Some people are obsessed with the term ‘the gap’. When I was involved in it, it was something I absolutely hated. Listen, Celtic could win 56 before Rangers win 56.

That’s clearly possible when there are only two teams that could win the league. But when I was involved in it, I absolutely hated the term ‘the gap’.

It’s all some people go on about but what do they actually mean? If they’re talking about a points gap then that’s easy because that’s black and white, you just need to look at the league table. But if they’re meaning a gap between the two teams then you need to look at the performances when they play each other.

And nobody can tell me Celtic have been way better than Rangers in the four Old Firm games that Michael has been the manager. Look, Rangers need to find a way to win because Celtic have been relentless in their pursuit of trophies. I accept that. But if you look at the semi-final on Sunday, I think Rangers were the better team.

It must be the first game domestically that Ange’s team were out-possessed and out-passed. And it was a horrific goal Rangers lost. The game at Celtic Park? There wasn’t a lot in that one. The Viaplay Cup final wasn’t a great final, either, and it was won by the odd goal.

So this gap? I really don’t see it. If it’s a points gap then OK, it’s 13 points. But it was nine points when Michael Beale arrived and the form and results of the team since then has been good. So I’ll tell you right now that it’ll be a lot closer next season. I have no doubt about that.

Who wins the league is probably going to be decided by who turns up in the Old Firm games. But you can’t tell me there is a huge gap. Celtic are definitely ahead of Rangers right now, with Ange further ahead in his journey than Michael.

But I believe Rangers will make strides this summer. And if Nico Raskin and Todd Cantwell are a sign of things to come, then Rangers will be stronger. It’s a really interesting summer coming up.

Beale hasn’t started his ‘journey’, wasting six months building up win stats for his CV ahead of a summer rebuild on a tight budget trawling through the English Championship for free agents.

The next month looks like a very painful time for Miller and his media buddy Kris Boyd.