Rangers are going backwards under Gio and fans highlight four reasons why – Hotline

Celtic gave their hopes of ‘walking on’ on the Champions League a boost with a useful draw against Shakhtar Donetsk. But Rangers’ chances are in danger of sinking after another heavy defeat ahead of the trip to the Mersey to face Liverpool. Gio van Bronckhorst’s side produced a far better performance against Napoli at Ibrox only for it all to unravel after James Sands saw red in the 55th minute and end in a 3-0 defeat.

Despite the spirited performance, the reality for Gers fans doesn’t make for good reading. Eddie Easson, Ballingry, said: “Eleven goals against nil for in three games. The stats don't lie – Rangers are in a dire position. The ostriches can hide their head in the sand but their team have gone backwards since Steven Gerrard left. A lack of investment in the playing side, a manager who can't make his mind up who his best keeper is. A team that are accident prone with a few who don't want to be there.”

Barriemore Barlow, Inchinnan, said: “Rangers have to face a very real prospect of a no-points Champions League group. They can't expect to take anything from the Liverpool games or the Maradona Stadium in Naples or even Ajax at Ibrox.” Jamie Thompson, Clydebank, said: “The quality of some of these Rangers players is a concern, we have taken a backwards step. That performance was just not good enough. I fear for this season.”

Arrin Geddes, Irvine, said: “While Celtic continue to raise their performance in the Champions League, Keith Jackson thinks ravenous Rangers found redemption – but I think the only thing Rangers found was that you need quality at that level. Hard work is not enough.”

Finally, Gordon Hendry, Ochiltree, added: “Whilst Rangers were departing the Champions League with another heavy defeat