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Celtic Treble winner writes off Rangers challenge despite 49ers takeover and insists questions remain unanswered
The Ibrox club are expected to be stronger next season but one ex-Parkhead star isn't running scared
Former Celtic star Bobby Petta insists his old club should have no fears over a renewed challenge from rivals Rangers next season despite their takeover.
The Dutchman - who spent five years with the Hoops and won a domestic Treble under Martin O'Neill in 2001 - said it 'doesn't matter' what happens at Ibrox because Brendan Rodgers will lead Celtic to five in a row.
Rangers were taken over by NFL giants San Francisco 49ers' investment wing with the promise of an initial £20million cash injection to help improve the Light Blues squad.
But Petta, speaking to the Sunday Post, isn't concerned and said: '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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