Don't Pick and Choose

There are two simple points here. First, pointing out that a defender's numbers sit close to a midfielder's is a fair observation if the roles overlap. Second, picking on a single player ten minutes after we have won and gone top feels a bit selective. Both are valid opinions, but they are not the same thing.

Context matters more than raw numbers

Stats can be useful, but they don't live by themselves. If a full back is being compared to a midfielder you have to ask why those numbers are alike. Is the full back tucking in, getting on the ball in the middle, or helping the build from deep? In our case the point about Raskin picking the ball up in the middle of the back three and doing similar things to a centre half matters. His position in the shape changes the expectation of his passing and involvement.

Don't forget role and team shape

To be fair, fans are right to question performances. But criticism loses credibility when it ignores context. A player who is asked to step into midfield for build up is going to post different passing numbers to a winger who stays high and wide. You can see why comparisons without that context feel off.

Criticism is fine. Pick a consistent yardstick.

We are a Rangers fanbase and people will have different takes. That is healthy. My point is simply this: use the same standards across the team. If you will question one player's defensive or attacking work, be prepared to call out similar errors from others. Otherwise it looks like a narrative is being pushed rather than an honest assessment.

Truth is, debate is what keeps the site lively. But make it fair, grounded in role and shape, and less about scoring points after the final whistle. That would keep more people coming back to argue the toss.

Written by Angus1812: 6 June 2026