Blundering Butland splits the Jury as Rangers Europa League chances against Bilbao given frank verdict

KEITH JACKSON: It’s a really tricky one. Butland is his best keeper by a distance but his errors are becoming more frequent and impossible to explain. Ferguson is going to have to hold some difficult conversations with Allan McGregor ahead of the visit from Bilbao.

MICHAEL GANNON: It’s a position that’s become a big concern for Ferguson as the mistakes have piled up. But Butland still has experience and ability, and it might be best to let him play through his tough spell.

ANDY NEWPORT: The Ibrox gaffer can no longer trust his No1 to do the basics. Liam Kelly deserves the opportunity to prove that he can be more reliable.

FRASER WILSON: This is the toughest decision of all for Ferguson. Butland looked nervous throughout on Saturday and whether he’s the best and most experienced keeper at Ibrox or not he looks badly in need of a rest from the pressure pot. But it would be a huge call.

KEITH: Of course. If this season has taught us anything about these players it’s that they thrive on Thursday night football. That said, the smart money will be on a sixth straight Ibrox defeat.

MICHAEL: Not if they defend the way they did against Dundee and Hibs. But Rangers are a threat on the counter and that will keep them in the tie.

ANDY: Of course they do and let’s be frank, it would be no surprise to see this schizophrenic outfit turn it on for a big European night. But any repeat of Saturday’s sloppiness could see a team already missing key men John Souttar and Mohamed Diomande suffer a sore one.

FRASER: Without the suspended Souttar and Diomande I really can’t see it. Rangers have been woeful at home and even the euphoria against Fenerbahce was against the backdrop of a poor display that saw a two-goal lead thrown away. I fear this