Celtic hero on why Rangers takeover 'doesn't matter'
Gers fans were delighted on Friday when the takeover of the club by a US consortium involving health tycoon Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises was finally officially confirmed.
It has brought a degree of optimism for what lies ahead with fresh investment expected to help them build a better squad.
But the Hoops are the country's top dogs and won't give up that mantle without a fight.
Indeed, former winger Petta expects them to defend their title again next year and make it five-in-row. He insists Rangers need much more than a takeover to bridge the gap.
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The Dutchman told the Sunday Post: 'For me, it doesn't matter what happens at Rangers. Sure, keep an eye on it and be vigilant, but they shouldn't be able to get too close to Celtic in the next year.
'I think Celtic will win the league and that will be five-in-a-row. It's getting higher and higher all the time.
'It's up to Rangers to be stronger and more consistent to make a proper challenge over 38 games.
'Let's see if they are capable of doing it under the new owners and the new manager.
"There are still lots of questions unanswered at Rangers.
'If I was at Celtic right now I'd be thinking to myself: 'Bring it on and let's see what you've got'. I would not be scared in any manner of Rangers.'
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