John Lundstram brands Rangers criticism 'ludicrous' as he highlights Ibrox fan importance
John Lundstram has branded the criticism of Rangers following their Champions League defeat in Belgium last week as 'ludicrous' and says there is 'no way on earth' you can write off individuals after just two or three games in the season.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst's side are on an Ibrox rescue mission tomorrow night after losing out 2-0 against Union Saint-Gilloise in the first leg of their Champions League third qualifying round tie last week. The winner of the two-legged showdown will advance to the play-off round to face one of Monaco or PSV with a spot in the group stage proper the big prize.
The Light Blues put in some of the best performances of their Europa League run to Seville at Ibrox last term and midfielder Lundstram is in no doubt they can turn the tie around, despite starting with a two goal deficit. The fans have played a major role over the years in roaring the side to victory and the 28-year-old sees no reason why they can't do it again.
Asked if they could use the antics of their opponents as motivation, he said: "You can use whatever motivation you need for this game. Everyone is different.
"But we have certainly all seen it, we certainly all know it is there and is a touch disrespectful, if you want to say. Listen, we are ready and whatever motivation you need, you can use what you like. We just need to turn up and we will."
On if the new boys have been briefed to help them settle into the club, he added: "Not much really. Players who are experienced go through… We all go through tough patches in our career. I wouldn’t even say any of the new players are going through a tough patch.
"We have played two, three games in the season and to be writing anyone off now is ludicrous. Nothing needs to be said