Everything Michael Beale had to say to Sky after the 3-0 win over Celtic at Ibrox.

How important was that early start to the win?

I thought the crowd pushed for it. I thought the crowd were outstanding at the start of the game and that gave the team extra energy, on top of the motivation that we gave each other. I thought we started the game really well and we took a chance, a similar chance we have missed in two games against Celtic this year. We got off to a good start. I thought the first 15 minutes both teams went hell for leather and that is what this fixture is known for. I thought the big moments today went for us and in the other games this season they have got for Celtic. We have made mistakes and they have punished us, we have had chances and missed them. They had a chance and hit the post. They made a mistake today and we punished them for the third goal. I thought it was a good game and I thought my players gave a real good performance.

How do you assess the defensive performance?

It is a new back four just coming in together. Robby in goal, that is the second clean sheet for him and the second time in this fixture, so that is fantastic for him. I thought Ridvan was very good. John Souttar has come back from injury hell and scores a goal in this fixture, which will live long in the memory for him. I thought the back four were good. I thought the midfield three were fantastic.

How will this affect the team going forward?

I have got all the belief and faith in it regardless. But I think what it does is that it gives the fans a lot of oxygen over the summer and something for them to hold on to and believe in moving forward. They have had a tough season. I thought they were outstanding today. We will promise to build a stronger Rangers next year and come back and try and do them proud. Today, that is how I want Rangers to come across to the outside world in terms of the energy and passion in the stands and certainly on the pitch as well.