Tam McManus takes instant ‘record breakers’ jibe as Rangers lose vs Roma
Tam McManus feels Rangers could potentially be “record breakers” as they sit at the bottom of the Europa League table after losing to Roma.
Gian Piero Gasperini’s team won 2-0 at Ibrox, with Matis Soule and Lorenzo Pellegrini scoring in the first half for the visitors.
Danny Rohl must undoubtedly be disappointed in John Souttar, with the Scotland international failing to close down Artem Dovbyk in the build-up to the Serie A club’s second goal.
The Glaswegian outfit sit 36th in the European competition, with a goal difference of minus seven after losing the opening four games.
Rangers risk another European embarrassment after Roma loss
In their 9-1 aggregate loss to Club Brugge in the Champions League play-off in August, the Gers suffered their joint-worst European defeat.
Now, the Light Blues face the prospect of failing to win any points in the Europa League, with Braga, Ferencvaros, Ludogorets and Porto the remaining opponents.
The Ibrox faithful will undoubtedly have a hard time wondering where any points in the competition will come from, considering their abysmal start to the season.
McManus wrote on X on 6 November as the Bears were losing to Roma: “Rangers could be record breakers again in another European tournament this season.”
With the league phase format in UEFA competitions being implemented last season, Qarabag finished 36th in the previous campaign with three points and a goal difference of minus 14, but the Glaswegian outfit may be worse off.
Nasser Djiga was once again poor at Ibrox, and it didn’t make sense to start the Wolves loanee, as the Gers have now conceded 35 goals in 23 matches this season.
Tam McManus sends Kevin Thelwell message as Roma win at Ibrox
Kevin Thelwell has come under pressure for signing Youssef Chermiti for £8million in the summer from Everton, with the striker once again squandering chances against Roma.
The sporting director’s recruitment at Rangers has been underwhelming, with none of his 12 new signings really living up to expectations.
McManus has slammed the mess at the Gers and taken aim at Thelwell for spending a significant sum on the centre-forward, writing on X on 6 November: “What a mess. Thelwell is going to die on the Chermiti hill. Squandered incredible amount of money to finish, in my opinion, third at best.”
The sporting director’s days may be numbered at Ibrox, with fans chanting against him and Patrick Stewart during the loss against Roma.
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