Still in it, but worrying signs remain

Still in it, but worrying signs remain. Windy is clear that the league is not out of reach, yet the performances lately have undermined confidence. The idea of a high-pressing, quick-moving Rangers has felt paper-thin in the last handful of games, and that matters when every match is a test.

Pressing? Not lately

To be fair, the concept of press and tempo has been part of the narrative this season, but you can see why fans are fed up. Conceding freely in recent fixtures — and the six mentioned in the two games against Falkirk and Motherwell — makes supporters question the shape and intensity. When the plan is to make us hard to break down and to suffocate opponents, those moments where the system collapses are the worst. The punters who turn up week in, week out expect fight and organisation. They deserve it.

Danny’s learning curve is under the microscope

Windy says Danny has to learn fast, and that’s a fair shout. Managers are judged on how quickly they fix what’s broken. Small tactical tweaks, clearer instructions for pressing triggers, or a different balance at certain phases of the match — those are the things that separate steady progress from stagnation. Nobody’s saying the gaffer hasn’t tried, but results and performances don’t lie. If the boys aren’t delivering the plan on the pitch, it falls back to the coach to find answers.

Leadership and the squad’s mindset

Perhaps most worrying for Windy is the Captain leaving and a perceived lack of a replacement inside the group. Leadership isn’t just about a name on a shirt, it’s about attitude, bite and who drags the team through tough spells. If too many players are already thinking about their next move or payday, that will show on the park. Supporters want commitment, especially now. The powers above do need to get next season right, because bits of the dressing room look vulnerable.

We might still win the league, as Windy says. But that won’t paper over recurring issues. Fix the basics, restore the press and find leaders — then we’ll have a real shot. Until then the worry remains.

Written by Windy: 20 June 2026