Rangers’ Struggles Deepen: What Are They Missing Behind the Scenes?

Gazing over the recent showdown between Rangers and Genk, it’s painfully clear that the Light Blues are grappling with more than just an off night on the pitch. The murmurs of disappointment echo through every corner of the stadium, as voices once full of hope now sound hollow and skeptical. Former players who’ve worn the Rangers jersey with pride aren’t holding back — their candid critiques paint a picture of a team caught in a fog of uncertainty and lackluster execution. From sluggish ball movement to a palpable absence of conviction, it seems Rangers are wandering without a compass, leaving fans and pundits alike questioning what’s next for this storied club. The performance felt like a slow unraveling — a lost opportunity against an average Genk side that barely needed to flex. Is there a turnaround on the horizon? Only time will tell, but the frustration is undeniable and the stakes are mounting. LEARN MORE

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Former Rangers midfielder Scott Arfield on TNT Sports

In transition it looked as if Genk could have scored a few more goals. It felt almost inevitable Oh was going to put one in the back of the net. Rangers are not in a great place and the performance embodied that.

It’s a crowd now who are so disillusioned with what’s going on here.

Former Rangers striker Rory Loy on BBC’s Scottish football podcast

You don’t see any signs of really what Russell Martin is trying to implement. He talks about dominating the ball and having possession, but it isn’t with any great purpose.

John Souttar and Derek Cornelius must pass the ball to each other I don’t know how many times without it actually going up the pitch.

Ex-Rangers striker Steven Thompson on BBC Sportsound

The onus has to be on the players as well. The transfer of the ball through the thirds is so laborious. The supporters are urging the players to do things quicker, and they’re just not.

Everything is so predictable and so slow in the build-up that it’s easy to defend against. How long are we going to keep hearing ‘We’re going to get there’ for?

Former Rangers midfielder Derek Ferguson on BBC Sportsound

Rangers went down with a whimper. The feeling within the stadium is there is no belief from the players.

There is no evidence in that performance that Rangers are getting there. Genk were going through the motions, they were in control, even if Rangers kept 11 men on the field. Fans can’t keep coming to watch a Rangers side accept defeat like that.

There is a way of winning, and a way of losing. That’s not the way you lose a football game.

Ex-Rangers midfielder Andy Halliday on BBC Sportsound

Rangers didn’t make Genk defend at any point. It was another underwhelming performance. I’m not seeing enough that suggests there’s going to be an improvement by the time they travel to Sturm Graz in two weeks two.

Former Rangers striker Ally McCoist on TNT Sports

With the greatest respect, Genk are bang average. Rangers didn’t pose them anywhere near enough problems. Previous Rangers sides would’ve wiped the floor with them.