Evening Telegraph (First Edition)
‘I’m a fighter, I won’t give up’
UNDER-PRESSURE Pedro Caixinha is ready to battle on as Rangers boss, declaring: “I never give up.”
Ibrox chairman Dave King made a rare visit to Scotland on Sunday hoping to see the Gers see off Motherwell and book a spot in the Betfred Cup Final.
But their 2-0 Hampden defeat has only raised fresh doubts over Caixinha’s ability to restore the Light Blues to former glories.
With more and more supporters now questioning his leadership, tomorrow’s clash with Kilmarnock could yet prove crucial.
But Caixinha says he is determined to save his job.
“I can tell you I’m not a survivor because survivors go by the wind,” said the 46-year-old. “I never give up, so I’m a fighter.”
Caixinha came out all guns blazing as he met the media just 24 hours after his side’s tame defeat to ’Well.
He accused his players of “embarrassing me, embarrassing our club, embarrassing our fans” with their display on Sunday at his pre-match press conference ahead of Killie’s midweek visit.
But he admits his performance should also be scrutinised, even if he does not believe he has yet had enough time to make meaningful changes at Ibrox.
Caixinha, who spent around £10 million this summer signing up 11 new players, said: “I have my convictions.
“I came here to do my job and we will see until how long I can do it.”