‘Ridiculous’ Nick Walsh torn to shreds over Max Aarons incident in Rangers draw vs St Mirren
Nick Walsh was the subject of scrutiny as Rangers took on St Mirren on Sunday afternoon at Paisley.
The score at full-time was 1-1, which means Russell Martin is yet to win a league game as Rangers manager.
Findlay Curtis’ late goal for the Ibrox outfit ensured that they did not suffer yet another defeat in what’s been an underwhelming start to the new season.
Neil McCann slams Nick Walsh for Max Aarons incident
Neil McCann was far from pleased with how Walsh dealt with the incident in the 35th minute involving Max Aarons.
The Gers right-back and Mark O’Hara were both shown yellow cards for a small coming together.
There was no malicious intent from either player, which is what baffled McCann, who was on co-commentary on Sky Sports Football.
| St Mirren | Stat | Rangers |
| 13 | Shots | 13 |
| 4 | Shots on target | 6 |
| 17 | Fouls committed | 8 |
| 230 | Total passes | 578 |
| 67.8% | Pass accuracy | 88.1% |
| 29% | Possession | 71% |
He said: “I was watching the game develop. You can see there. It’s just blocking Aarons, the little coming together.
“I mean just separate them, Nick Walsh. He’s too happy with the yellow cards. There’s absolutely no need for it. It’s ridiculous.”
Russell Martin is walking on thin ice at Rangers
In the Rangers draw to St Mirren, the officiating was undeniably subpar, with questionable decisions frustrating both sides.
However, Gers’ lacklustre performance cannot be solely attributed to the referee’s errors.
The team displayed a lack of cohesion, creativity and clinical finishing, continuing a worrying trend of underperforming despite their talent.
St Mirren, to their credit, capitalised on their opponents’ lethargy, exposing defensive frailties and a midfield that struggled to impose itself.
Martin now finds himself under intense pressure, as this latest display adds to a string of disappointing results.
Fans and pundits alike are growing restless, with Martin’s tactical approach and inability to galvanise the squad drawing heavy criticism.
While poor officiating didn’t help, Gers’ failure to dominate a winnable match points to deeper issues within the team’s setup and mentality.
Martin’s job hangs in the balance, and without a swift turnaround, his tenure at Ibrox could be nearing its end, as the pressure mounts to deliver results worthy of Rangers’ storied legacy.
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