Waterreus: Man City lack ambition

Manchester City lack ambition and are happy to be in the comfort zone, according to former goalkeeper Ronald Waterreus.

The Holland international picked up medals during a lengthy career at PSV Eindhoven and now has the chance to add to that collection at Rangers.

But the 34-year-old, who cut short a spell with Kevin Keegan’s side to move to Ibrox last month, claims City have modest ideas of success.

He told Rangers News: “I played for trophies in Holland and won a few along the way. Manchester City is a big club but it doesn’t play for trophies. When you play for a club like City you don’t play for anything. If you draw everyone is happy.

“If Rangers draw it is seen as a crisis. It was the same when I played at PSV. That gives you a rush and you want to experience that. That’s the reason you play football – to experience that pressure.”

City’s last trophy was picked up in 1976 and they have enjoyed just one European campaign since 1979, a short-lived UEFA Cup venture last season via a fair play wild-card entry. Currently they are 10th in the Premiership.

The Dutchman may have a point but City fans certainly have ammunition to hit back at the goalkeeper as Keegan regarded him as little more than a bench-warmer.

He failed to oust England’s David James as the automatic choice for Premiership matches and featured in just two Carling Cups, against Barnsley and a youthful Arsenal side.

Waterreus has already made a big impression in Glasgow however after being hastily recruited for £100,000 (€145,700) to replace the injured Stefan Klos.

He has helped them reach a cup final and record their first victory at Celtic in almost five years.

The Dutchman is expected to return to the side at Hearts tonight after missing Saturday’s 2-1 win over Kilmarnock because of a knee injury.