2 weeks Ago By [email protected] (Fraser Wilson, Sports Hotline)
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info It was five in a woe for Rangers fans as they saw their side slip to another home defeat against Hibs on Saturday.
And nobody at Ibrox escaped the Hotline fury. Not caretaker boss Barry Ferguson or his management team, not blunder keeper Jack Butland and certainly not the board. There’s a Europa League quarter final just a few days away.
But it’s bleak times at Ibrox. John Spence, South Ayrshire, said: “After the latest Ibrox debacle our season of unprecedented lows continues. "Five home games lost in a row with the possibility of it becoming six on Thursday as they appear determined to take us fans into unchartered depths of despair.
"Our form in the league, especially at home, is inexcusable to the point of defying belief as is the background shambles where the same financial and recruitment mistakes are repeated ad nauseam. "Major change will be required to create a professional, sustainable platform to compete at a consistent level in all competitions.” Lewis Fotheringham, Mount Ellon, said: “It is now time for Ferguson to drop Butland following yet another error.
Being the number one goalkeeper shouldn't mean you're not immune to being dropped. I remember Joe Hart at Man City was replaced by Costel Pantilimon after making a series of errors.” Robert Livingstone, Palm Beach, said: “Barry Ferguson was a Record Sport columnist watching virtually all Gers games so he knew what he was getting into by taking on this difficult job.
You can't make bad players into champions, even by shouting the odds at them. Realistically Barry's best chance to get the job all hinge on making the Europa League final. It looks a bridge too far but these players put on their best performances playing European teams, never say never.
” However, Francis Jackson emailed to say: “This club is in disarray, an amateur management team that are ‘Rangers’ men. What the hell does that mean? We need a decent manager with experience and players that will put in a shift against every team not just against Celtic or second class European opposition. Start the rebuild now that the season is over.
Big Sam Allardyce and David Weir.” Jamie Thompson, Yoker, said: “Thank God the season is nearly over, supporters can't take much more of this team, the defence is pathetic. "Players can't even pass or put in decent crosses.
Barry has tried his best but he won't get the manager’s job. The board has to get rid of these players and sell as many as possible.” Denis Bruce, Bishopbriggs, added: “Barry’s bubble has been finally burst by Hibs.
And it's back to punditry for McCann. I hope that Rangers can rekindle the fire in their belly for their battle with Bilbao or this will be another barren season.” Celtic fans weren’t passing up the opportunity to stick the knife in.
Sean Dolan called from Chicago to say: “Rangers’ latest record can at least bring some meaning to the five stars on their badge. Well done but keep the tailor on standby. You might just need another star adding.
” And Paul McCardle, Gourock, added: “Jack Butland’s value has surely risen - he now has more assists than the entire SPFL combined! Neil McCann says Barry Ferguson is proving everyone wrong? The banter years continue.” However, Scott Gowers, Edinburgh, took issue with the officials at Ibrox. He said: “Not taking anything away away from Hibs as they thoroughly deserved the win but for VAR not to rule out the first goal as Butland clearly had an offside player in front of him was wrong.
” There were, of course, two teams playing at Ibrox on Saturday. And thankfully there was one call to congratulate Hibs and manager David Gray whose side are now 16 games unbeaten in the Premiership and in pole position to finish third. Stephen Johnstone, Ardentinny, said: “David Gray has taken Hibs from facing the trap door to knocking at the door for a Europa League place.
Never mind manager of the month he should be nominated for manager of the year.”.
