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GAVIN BERRY ANSWERS YOUR CALLS RANGERS played a game of Russian roulette in Moscow and lost as Spartak Moscow inflicted their first European defeat this season in an end-to-end thriller.

There was no shortage of drama for Celtic either as they came out on top with a sizzling display under the new Parkhead lights against RB Leipzig.

The contrast in emotions between both sets of Old Firm fans fluctuate after each Europa League match day as the rivals battle it out in their respective groups.

It was the Hoops legions who were happiest this time after their 2-1 victory – despite being pegged back late on by the Germans. Earlier, Rangers lost by the odd goal in seven having held the lead three times on an astonishing night in the Otkritie Arena.

callers were lining up to criticise the defensive display. said: “Rangers were like amateurs in defence. I don’t know what Steven Gerrard does now. We take one step forward and three steps back. Rangers lack quality but what they really lack is a good captain.

“James Tavernier isn’t a skipper and Gerrard needs to get better players in because they couldn’t do the basics in Russia.”

emailed: “When is the Rangers manager going to work out that Jon Flanagan is useless as a left-back. And the centre of defence is too slow whether you pair any two from Connor Goldson, Nikola Katic and Joe Worrall.

“Tavernier is also found wanting when it comes to his defensive duties. If this isn’t addressed we will leak goals all season.”

said: “When are Rangers fans going to wake up and smell the coffee? Their defence is woeful to say the least.

“Steven Gerrard is out of his depth as a manager and the players who are built up by him to be superstars are believing the hype. James Tavernier