Another gutting afternoon at Ibrox left me convinced the league is beyond us this season. The performance lacked bite, bodies looked shot from the first whistle, and the referee didn’t help. I’m taking a break from the site for my own head and will see you all in the summer.
Energy and the squad
To be fair, two weeks off should have helped, not left everyone flat. It felt like we had no tempo for long spells. We were slow in the build, passive without the ball and too easy to contain. Gassama showed a bit more after the break, but overall he didn’t do enough to change the game. Our press was non-existent at times, letting the opposition settle and pick passes. Midfield weren’t winning second balls; full-backs offered little after possession losses. There's a lack of plan B when games stall — too often we hope for individual moments rather than forcing the issue. Fitness and intensity are back on the list of worries.
Ref decisions and momentum
I won’t pretend referees aren’t part of the story. Kevin Clancy looked off his game today, decisions were inconsistent and the flow of the match suffered. It's not an excuse for poor play, but when decisions interrupt a team already struggling for rhythm it compounds the problem. Frustration builds, concentration drops, and mistakes follow. Whether you want to blame officials or just a poor display, the result feels cut from the same cloth: frustration and missed chances. You can point fingers, but ultimately the team has to do more to make the referee irrelevant.
Stepping back and what comes next
This is as much about me as it is about the club. I want to be upbeat and hopeful, but repeatedly getting wound up by poor displays has taken its toll. Taking a break feels sensible, clear the head, stop obsessing over every bad pass and decision, and come back ready to enjoy the summer, the friendlies, and whatever next season brings. I’ll still watch and support, that doesn't change. I need to stop engaging with every post and thread for a while. Big thanks to the posters who've kept the place alive; you've made this season easier to bear. Right now I’m off for my own mental health. See you all next season.
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