A few days have passed since Rangers’ shocking Scottish Cup exit at the hands of Queen’s Park, but the frustration among the Ibrox faithful shows no signs of fading. The dust may have settled, but the questions surrounding the manager’s decisions and the team’s lacklustre performance are only growing louder.
Tactical Missteps and Strange Substitutions
Once again, Rangers were up against a team sitting deep, employing the dreaded low block that has frustrated us so often this season. Yet, despite clear evidence that playing two strikers has yielded better results against such tactics, the manager opted to start with just one forward on the pitch. This conservative approach backfired spectacularly, leaving the team toothless in attack and unable to break down a resolute Queen’s Park defence.
If the starting XI raised eyebrows, the substitutions left fans scratching their heads. When creativity was desperately needed, the decision to haul off Hagi—one of the few players capable of unlocking defences—and replace him with Ridvan was baffling. It felt like a move made without understanding the urgency of the situation, and it left Rangers bereft of ideas in the final third.
Bajrami’s Dip in Form Raises Alarm Bells
Much was expected from Bajrami, but his recent performances have been nothing short of disappointing. Against Queen’s Park, he failed to impose himself on the game, offering neither the spark nor the drive that fans had hoped for. His form has become a worrying trend, and questions are rightly being asked about his role in the team moving forward. Rangers need more from their creative outlets, and right now, Bajrami is falling well short of the mark.
No One Turned Up—And That’s on the Manager
It’s one thing for a player or two to have an off day, but when the entire team fails to show up, the blame has to be laid at the manager’s door. There was no urgency, no cohesion, and no sign of a team fighting for silverware. The lack of fight and determination was glaring, and it’s clear that the manager has lost the dressing room—or at the very least, the ability to motivate his players when it matters most.
Fans Demand Change—And They Want It Now
The mood among Rangers supporters is one of anger and disbelief. Losing to Queen’s Park isn’t just a bad result; it’s an embarrassment for a club of Rangers’ stature. Fans have been quick to voice their frustration, and the message is clear: the manager needs to go, and he needs to go quickly. Patience has run out, and unless decisive action is taken, the risk of further derailment this season becomes very real.
As we look ahead, it’s clear that changes are needed both on and off the pitch. The Scottish Cup exit isn’t just a blip—it’s a sign that something is fundamentally broken. The question now is whether the board will act before it’s too late.