Rangers: BBC pundit reacts to controversy with statement released
Neil Lennon has been left fuming at the Hearts reaction to Rangers “de-facing” the dressing room at Tynecastle.
Gers won the SWPL trophy courtesy of a 4-1 win over Partick Thistle and in the celebration of their victory, they put the club’s logo over that of Hearts in the dressing room.
This led to an enraged response from the Tynecastle outfit, sparking another controversy.
Speaking on PLZ Soccer the BBC pundit said: “When you go to Hampden, you get your own branding in each of the dressing rooms, whether it’s a semi-final or a final.
“Obviously the girls, or Rangers, thought it was the same thing to do at Tynecastle.
“For me it’s nothing, just pick it up, say ‘Thanks Hearts for the venue, we’ve won the cup.’
“It’s so pedantic.
“Then they’re saying it’s a pity the focus has been taken away from the final. But you’re the ones making the statement and the noises.
“It’s a non-story, just let it go. They’re appealing to a small minority.”
Rangers caught in an unnecessary saga
This entire saga regarding the placement of a sticker in the dressing room seems to be overly dramatic and unnecessary.
The dispute over a sticker covering the crest in the dressing room appears trivial and blown out of proportion.
In the grand scheme of things, such a minor incident should not overshadow the achievement of winning the cup or the focus on the game itself.
The reaction from Hearts and the ensuing back-and-forth exchanges only serve to amplify what should have been a negligible issue.
This situation appears to be an example of making a mountain out of a molehill, detracting attention from more substantial aspects of the sport.
Hopefully, people can soon stop talking about it and focus on the things that matter which happen on the field of play.
In other Rangers news, European league giants have started their summer transfer activity and have launched a bid for a first-team Gers player with an update shared on his decision.
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