Former Rangers player and manager Graeme Souness feels that a lack of money means that current Gers boss Mark Warburton is operating with one hand tied behind his back.
Warburton, who led Rangers to the Scottish Championship title and the Scottish Challenge Cup last season, is coming under increasing amounts of pressure as the Ibrox outfit struggle to compete at the top end of the Premiership table.
They were demolished 5-1 by Celtic in September and have also lost to Aberdeen, while on Sunday they exited the League Cup at the semi-final stage, courtesy of another loss to Celtic.
Souness thinks Rangers are playing catch up with Celtic and are doing it the hard way given a lack of money for Warburton to spend.
"I don't think it matters who you get in, there's no such thing as a super coach out there, it's about super players and that is what makes a difference", Souness was quoted as saying by STV.
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"The best coach, the most imaginative coach, the most experienced coach is not going to change Rangers' situation right now, it's about getting better players."
And he pointed to the cash Celtic pocket from being in the Champions League group stage as another advantage the Bhoys have.
"Right now from Champions League money alone Rangers are £30m behind Celtic.
"Having money and spending money is not everything. Of course I would rather have it than not as it gives you a far better chance to be successful.
"And you can only hope in the future that Rangers find some money from somewhere which allows the manager to be competitive.
"Right now he is operating with one hand tied behind his back", Souness added.
Rangers next play Celtic on New Year's Eve this year and Warburton will be hoping his side's luck against their fierce rivals changes.
