There was plenty to like about Rangers in the second half last night, but it’s hard not to feel we left ourselves far too much to do. You can’t gift teams a start with schoolboy errors, then act surprised when the night turns into damage limitation. Still, the response mattered. It looked like a group with a bit of pride, a bit of fight, and a point to prove.
That’s the bit I’m choosing to hang onto. Not because we should be patting ourselves on the back, but because it shows there’s something to work with. When the tempo goes up and we stop looking nervous in possession, we actually move the ball with purpose. We press a bit higher, the distances between the lines look tighter, and suddenly the game doesn’t feel like it’s happening to us.
Europe’s gone, so the priorities are obvious
With Europe now in the rear view mirror, there’s no hiding place and no distractions. It’s domestic football, week after week, and the target is clear: #56. That has to be the mindset in the building and in the stands. No more “nearly” performances, no more learning nights. Just wins.
The other thing Europe does, for better or worse, is expose weaknesses. The harsh truth is that one or two positions look like they’re at the end of the road as automatic picks. Danny will see it too. Sentiment can’t be the selection policy, especially when you’re trying to build something that lasts longer than a couple of months of form.
Right-back can’t be stuck in the past
I don’t think it’s controversial to say the captain’s days as a starting right-back should be numbered. That’s not a dig, it’s just the reality of where the squad needs to go. If we’re serious about the future, we need legs, recovery pace, and concentration in the moments that decide matches. You can’t keep paying for the same kind of errors and hope they stop by magic.
That’s the broader point here. The squad is young enough that you can see a shape forming for next season, including another crack at Europe. Ideally it’s Champions League football we’re chasing, but whatever the route, the level has to rise.
Who stays, who goes, and who’s still a question mark
If a decent offer comes in for Antman, I’d take it. That’s football. You sell at the right time and reinvest where it helps the team most.
Chermiti, for me, is a keeper. You see the fitness, the aggression, and the attitude straight away. He looks like he enjoys the battle, and that’s a big deal at Rangers. If he keeps getting into the right areas, the goals will come.
Gassama needs work, but there’s something there. I like him on the left, and only on the left, where his game makes more sense. Aasgaard is still one I’m unsure about. Diamonde I rate, but I’d also understand moving him on if the right money arrives.
All in, we’re looking pretty decent. Now comes the bit that really matters. Roll on #56.
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