‘Like a pub player’, ‘Rotten’ – These Rangers fans savage one player after 2-2 v Hibs

Mon 21 September 2020 8:20, UK

Rangers fans have blasted Connor Goldson, following his side’s 2-2 draw against Hibernian on Sunday.

Goldson, 27, played the ball straight to Hib’s Joe Newell on the edge of his own box in the build up for the home side’s second goal, with some fans suggesting he should have just cleared the ball up field.

It was a day to forget for the Gers defence as they conceded goals for the first time this season, following seven straight clean sheets in the league.

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Drey Wright was left unmarked in the Rangers box to fire home Hibernian’s first, before goals either side of half-time by Alfredo Morelos and Scott Arfield put the Gers back in the driving seat.

Goldson’s wayward pass then denied Steven Gerrard’s side all three points at Easter Road, with Hibernian’s equaliser standing, despite replays showing that Martin Boyle should have been flagged offside in the build up.

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The English defender has played every minute for the Gers in the league this season, helping them break a 91-year-old defensive record.

But his mistake was not one you would expect a seasoned centre back with over 70 Rangers appearances to make.

While every player in Gerrard’s side played a part in Sunday’s draw, it was Connor Goldson who was singled out by Rangers fans on social media.

Here is a selection of their tweets:

https://twitter.com/bryangreenfield/status/1307669266842497025

If Goldson jus defended (as in clear the ball) things would be a lot different, great to play football from the back but a game like that when you take the lead you just defend!!!!!
— Hugh Dickson (@hd_hugh) September 20, 2020

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I thought (apart from allowing the cross in for the goal which wouldn't have happened if Goldson never gave the ball away, the boy was actually counted offside or the guy was penalised for climbing over Helander) Tav played well overall. Goldson was rotten. Needs dropped finally
— GfB 📚 (@Gavin_F_Brewis) September 20, 2020

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https://twitter.com/DicksonCider11/status/1307850702639845376

Tavernier didn't have a good game but he was nowhere near the worst. Goldson had a 10 minute spell where he was like a pub player. The goalkeeper should do better with the 1st goal as well.
— Paul Butler (@PB1872) September 21, 2020

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1. Goldson clearance was amateur.
2. Boyle is clearly off.
3. Tav shows Boyle on his stronger foot and allows cross to come in.
4.doidge clearly climbs on hellander.
Goldson really scares me, when he makes a mistake, he turns into nervous neris off only Fools. WATP 🇬🇧
— Dabber1872 (@dabber1872) September 20, 2020

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Goldson for their 2nd 🙄
Clear your lines
— ZEBRA 3 (@DedeArneaux) September 20, 2020

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Poor finishing and awful defending. Not a good combination. Really frustrating as the defence has looked solid this season. Goldson seemed to fall back into old habits after we conceded as well which is concerning.
— Craig Kore (@CraigAtTheTop) September 20, 2020

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The result did take Rangers back to the top of the Scottish Premiership, but the Gers can be overtaken by Celtic if they win their game in hand.

The draw against Hibs will be seen as a missed opportunity by Rangers, but they can look to put it right when they take on Motherwell this weekend.

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