Manager Graeme Murty has no problem with Rangers fans demanding better as protest banners were on show at Ibrox for a 2-1 victory over Hearts.
The win lifts Rangers back into second place but there were empty seats after last week’s heavy defeat by Celtic in the Scottish Cup.
“The fans are fully within their rights to do what they see fit,” said Murty. “I’d never go against their wishes.
“But we had to generate an atmosphere in the changing room for ourselves.”
A subdued home crowd saw little to raise spirits in a dull first half, with Hearts well-organised in defence.
However, goals from Jason Cummings and Daniel Candeias capped a much-improved second 45 minutes, although the visitors, who replied through Christophe Berra, were guilty of terrible marking for both goals.
Rangers were humbled 4-0 by Celtic in last Sunday’s semi-final, while experienced duo Kenny Miller and Lee Wallace were then suspended as the club investigate a dressing room row with Murty.
Before kick-off, a display read: “No fight, no pride. Nowhere to hide. Incompetent on & off the pitch. We deserve better.”
A second banner was hoisted from the same section in the Broomloan Road Stand as the second half got under way, stating: “Mindless behind the scenes, heartless on the pitch.”
Credits BBC Sport
3 Comments
tough match
Want morelos sold. He is good but his attitude is shocking at times and he obviously doesn't care about being here and would rather he plays than the team does well without him playing.
I want Cummings to start every game til the end of the season to c if we should sign him up.
Candeias Murphy and dorrans standouts
Was Murty booed when his name was read out?