'There's no two ways about it, it's bad' - Finance expert details ‘Enormous’ Rangers blow

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(Credit: Imago) Mon 18 May 2026 12:15, UK Rangers must improve their player trading after missing out on a Champions League place for next season. Rangers have a place in the Conference League qualifying rounds for next season, but they will be promoted to the Europa League qualifying rounds if Celtic beat Dunfermline Athletic in the Scottish Cup final. 💰 Rangers Finance Update 💰 Inside the transfer budget, player wages, new kits, stadium news, and the latest boardroom developments at Ibrox.

“They’ve got to find a way really of bringing youth players through and making more money on player trading because there’s now so little certainty around being able to get into the Champions League because of the change of the rules and the difficulties that Scottish teams have. The gap between being in the Champions League and not being in the Champions League is even bigger.” How Rangers can combat Champions League qualification blowBorson insisted that improving how they operate in the transfer market is the key to Rangers strengthening their financial position without Champions League football.

Unless Celtic win the Scottish Cup, in which case it's two Europa League qualifiers for Rangers.Both Hearts and Celtic are… https://t.co/rgmz4fynop— Scotland’s Coefficient (@scotlandscoeff1) May 10, 2026 View Tweet “But look, it’s not a straightforward thing to do, don’t get me wrong. “I’m not saying it as if it’s just so obvious to be able to fix, but if you’ve got a situation where qualifying for the Champions League has just got a lot harder, you’ve got no option but to do that.” Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Rangers Insider Access Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Govan.