Backing the Team, Not Sold on Four-in-a-Row

To be fair, there’s nothing shameful about shifting your view depending on results. I’m behind the team and Danny for the next four games — absolutely — but that doesn’t mean I have to be convinced we’ll get four in a row just yet. I want it as much as anyone, but recent choices on formation and timing of changes have left a bad taste.

Where things went wrong

We made it harder for ourselves. The manager tried a system that, to many of us, didn’t look suited to the personnel on the day. The tactics didn’t click and substitutions came late. You can argue about the specifics, but the feeling in the ground was that a tweak sooner might have changed the flow. I’m not pretending to have all the answers — just saying the decisions didn’t sit well with a lot of supporters.

Backing the team — but not blind faith

I’ll back the players and the gaffer with everything I’ve got for the next four matches. No question. That’s what being a supporter is. Still, backing someone doesn’t mean ignoring the mistakes. Fans can hold both ideas at once: support and critique. The tit-for-tat slagging around here gets tiresome. We should be able to voice concerns without it turning into tribal warfare.

Hearts next — no room for error

It’s simple now. We head to Hearts and it’s a win at all costs. Lose or drop points there and the talk about titles, momentum and belief changes overnight. Win and maybe we relax a touch and give ourselves breathing room. Either way, I’ll be right behind the boys at Ibrox or on the road. Hope and nerves in equal measure — that’s Rangers football.

Written by Stromtrooper1: 25 June 2026