During their midweek fixture against Aberdeen, Rangers Football Club dropped two vital points. Despite taking a two-goal lead in the 30th minute, Steven Gerrard’s side conceded two goals in the 39th and 48th minute, drawing the game level (BBC).
Centre-back Connor Goldson could have arguably done much better when defending during the buildup to both of Aberdeen’s goals. He dove into a tackle but didn’t win the ball during the first goal and was standing static in the box during the second. Fans were quick to criticise the centre-back. They haven’t been impressed with his performances for a few weeks now but this week it cost them greatly. One fan slated Goldson for stopping to ask for a freekick while the game was still being played during the second goal.
Conor goldson is a clown. How he gets a game week in week out is beyond me. Absolute liability
— Rossco (@rosshenryrfc) December 4, 2019
I like Conor Goldson as a player, but the past 5/6 weeks he has been absolutely garbage. Seems to be undroppable
— ChristopherMurray (@ChrissyMurray__) December 4, 2019
How Conor goldson continuously gets a game blows ma mind, him and helander got absolutely bullied tonight.
— Jack Thomson (@JackTho28846869) December 4, 2019
Conor Goldson is pants
— Leon Morrow (@itsyeruncleles) December 4, 2019
Impossible to keep a clean sheet with that centre half pairing
I thought helander was the slowest of our ch’s but goldson couldn’t catch a blind man walking a tight rope! pic.twitter.com/FyGJGR8rIl
— snooker loopy (@snookerloopyno1) December 4, 2019
Can’t believe I watched Conor goldson stop and ask for a foul while the ball is infront of him inside the 6 yard box
— Kyle Taylor (@11Kyletaylor) December 4, 2019
Could Conor Goldson have prevented the second Aberdeen goal if he didn't stop to complain?
Yes
No
Some fans demand that Goldson is dropped for their weekend cup final fixture against Celtic. They don’t think they have a chance if he plays.
Do not wanto see conor goldson on the park on sunday at all
— Mike (@SoBigAndStrong) December 4, 2019
DROP CONOR GOLDSON
— Stinse (@stinse79) December 4, 2019
What do we think?
It was easy for Goldson, who is valued at £2.93 million (as per Transfermarkt), to avoid criticism when his team was winning every week. But because of his involvement in a game that could seriously cost Rangers in their title race, it appears as though he has been found out.