It was a disappointing night for Rangers fans when the team dropped two precious points on the road to Aberdeen. After putting themselves in a great position to see out the game, taking a two-goal lead in the 30th minute, the Gers conceded two goals in the 39th and 48th minutes (BBC).
The game finished 2-2, dropping Rangers into an undisputed second place in the Scottish Premiership. But while fans were disappointed in the players, they ultimately pointed the blame at the manager. Steven Gerrard has earned a lot of praise from fans this season, but his game management in this match wasn’t good enough. They slammed him for his poor substitutions.
Shambles management tonight
— Big G (@RFCGW) December 4, 2019
Gerrard in the bush
— JustTheBoyMunz (@justmunz) December 4, 2019
gaffer disappointed by 2nd half so why wait until 77th minute to make a sub!! & why oh why, when you make a sub, Ojo?????
— Fergie (@73fergie) December 4, 2019
Why not use Defoe or Stewart when we’re struggling for a goal then put Katic on for the last couple of minutes.The team bottled it but so did you Gerrard,I can’t understand why you thought the team was okay the way it was when we conceded the second goal.
— TrueBlue72 (@True_Blue_1872) December 4, 2019
75 minutes to bring a sub on and put Ojo on and then take Kent off while leaving Defoe and Stewart on the bench also poor
— Lee Davis (@LDavis_1996) December 4, 2019
Do you blame Steve Gerrard for the result against Aberdeen?
Yes
No
Others questioned his faith in players such as Connor Goldson while another suggests that Gerrard should consider the poor leadership skills of James Tavernier. They demand answers.
Everyone can see it apart from the manager,GOLDSON.
— Jml1965 (@Jml19651) December 4, 2019
Your Captain does not motivate and lead by example. Review the leadership.
— Let’s Go! (@GordonMcCombe) December 4, 2019
What do we think?
It is obvious that fans are unhappy with the result. They demand victory, especially after the team gave themselves a 2-0 lead. If the players can redeem themselves with a win against Celtic on the weekend in the cup final, surely all will be forgiven.