Ferguson Criticises Rangers' Attitude Following Hibernian Defeat At Ibrox

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Barry Ferguson expressed his frustration after Rangers suffered a historic fifth consecutive home defeat. He questioned the players' commitment and warned that their season might lose momentum. Hibernian's Dylan Levitt and Martin Boyle scored in a 2-0 victory at Ibrox, ending an 11-game losing streak against Rangers. This loss leaves Rangers 13 points behind Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic, who could secure the title with wins in their next two matches.

Ferguson was particularly unhappy with the team's attitude during this challenging period. He stated, "That's not a Rangers team. Miles from being a Rangers team." He emphasised that games against European teams and Celtic are easier to motivate for, but the current squad struggles with other matches. "You're playing for Glasgow Rangers," he added, stressing the importance of performing well at such a prestigious club.

Rangers are set to face Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final on Thursday, followed by a trip to Aberdeen before the second leg in Spain. Ferguson is considering significant changes for the remainder of the season. He mentioned, "As a Rangers fan, coming to Ibrox, you want to see free-flowing, attractive football. I don't think we can do that."

The interim manager is determined not to let his tenure end without impact. He said it's about maintaining pride and avoiding a lacklustre finish to the season. Despite being in the Europa League, he believes those games are easier to prepare for compared to domestic matches.

Ferguson plans to implement changes and is unafraid of making bold decisions. "I will make changes; I'm not scared to make changes," he declared. His focus is on assembling a team ready to give their all on the field.

Celtic's potential fourth consecutive championship win looms as they prepare for upcoming matches against St Johnstone and Kilmarnock. Meanwhile, Ferguson's challenge is revitalising Rangers' performance and ensuring they finish the season strongly.

The former midfielder is committed to finding solutions with his staff and has ideas on how to approach the remaining fixtures. His goal is to restore pride among fans and players alike by delivering performances worthy of Rangers' storied history.