ZeeboiHibernian emerged as the latest side to triumph at Ibrox, clinching a decisive 2-0 win against Rangers on Saturday.
Strikes from Dylan Levitt and Martin Boyle secured the victory, sparking fury from Rangers icon Barry Ferguson over his team’s lackluster display.
Though the outcome caught many off guard, Rangers’ persistent woes on home turf suggest this loss was far from an anomaly—it was their fifth straight defeat at Ibrox.
In the wake of the match’s backlash, a disputed incident involving Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers has slipped under the radar amid broader critiques.
As Dessers dashed toward the Hibernian box, he was blatantly obstructed by defender Rocky Boshiri. With the scoreline still at 1-0, the unpunished foul robbed Dessers of a prime scoring opportunity.
Keith Hackett, ex-PGMOL head, offered his take on the moment, pointing to an obvious officiating blunder. Speaking to Ibrox News,
Hackett said: “There is no doubt that the illegal use of the arm to unfairly impede his opponent should have resulted in a free-kick and a yellow card to Boshiri. The VAR, under current protocols, could not intervene.”
Referee Don Robertson endured a rocky outing, with this call just one of several flashpoints. Yet, while his error stood out, it shouldn’t eclipse the deeper troubles afflicting Rangers.
The growing roster of teams—Queen’s Park, St Mirren, Motherwell, Fenerbahce, and now Hibernian—walking away from Ibrox with victories paints a grim outlook. This dire streak might jeopardize Ferguson’s shot at locking down the managerial gig for good.
With the Europa League looming, Rangers’ season now pivots on their upcoming clash with Athletic Bilbao.
Ferguson will be itching to steer clear of another debacle. Though refereeing missteps contributed, Rangers must own their shortcomings—or watch their European hopes fade completely.
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