Billy Dodds has insisted Rangers will still finish second in the Scottish Premiership as he answered an "evil" question live on air.
The former Ibrox coach was quizzed on where Rangers would end up in the league table should Russell Martin remain in charge until the end of the season.
Dodds, who called out the "naughty" poser, stated that he believes Rangers will finish second simply due to their resources and size of squad.
'Why would you even ask that question?' 😅 Billy Dodds says he still believes Rangers will finish in second place in the Scottish Premiership this season ⤵️ #BBCFootball pic.twitter.com/5ksFLkITGg
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BBC Sportsound host Kenny Macintyre had asked: "Does that mean if Rangers stick with Russell Martin throughout the whole season, you are still sticking by Rangers second?"
Dodds responded: "I sound so bitter if I say they shouldn't stick with Russell Martin.
"Why would you even ask that question?
"That is as naughty as it comes, Kenny."
Tom English interjected: "That is an evil question". Dodds added: "Well said, Tom."
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Reframing the question, host Macintyre then explained: "My point is, though, that Rangers fans right now, there is nothing the manager can do that will get the fans back onside, that is my point.
"You are suggesting to me the Rangers team, the way they are playing right now, under this manager, are going to finish second. That is the point I'm making."
Dodds responded: "I saw Rangers poor, really poor at times last season and they still overtook Aberdeen, hauled them back in from a bigger points deficit than what Hearts are now and they finished comfortably second even when Hibs went on an unbelievable run.
"The caller who made the point...it's money, it's financial, it's what your budget is, it's your size of squad will pull Rangers through to be second."
Pushed on the money having to be spent correctly to achieve results, Dodds continued: "Tom, you are throwing in grenades there but it is something that I already know.
"Even Rangers toiling at times, I think they will finish second just because of the size of squad. And even though Tony Bloom is investing in Hearts, you can throw that into the mix along with Aberdeen with the horrendous run last year.
"Hearts will finish closer, of course, they will, because they have a consistent manager and consistent players.
"Will they finish second? Not for me, I'm sorry."
