WAS THIS THE WORST EVER?

WHAT THEY SAID...

ALEX McLEISH

‘Let’s not get away from it — it is an awful result and probably the worst in Rangers’ history. But the fans still have to get behind Pedro Caixinha because he is there for the considerable future and you have to give him the support Rangers fans have always afforded their managers in the beginning.’

KRIS BOYD

‘The result is up there with the worst in the club’s 145-year history. To get beaten by part-timers that finished fourth in their league and to be out before the season has started is very disappointing.’

ALEX RAE

‘It’s an embarrassing result, given the investment. I have never seen Rangers lose to a team of this calibre. It has to be one of the club’s worst performances and results in Europe. The way Scottish football is going, we’re going to be a laughing stock.’

CHRIS SUTTON

‘Totally embarrassing from Rangers! Maybe concentrating on what goes on on the football pitch rather than boot colours would be wise...’

JOEY BARTON

‘It’s a terrible result, arguably the worst in British footballing history in Europe. The worrying thing for me would be seeing the likes of Andy Halliday (and Barrie McKay) leaving. These are people who know the club, certainly in Andy’s case. I’m not saying he would’ve made a huge difference but he’s someone who cares deeply. He’s a fan who’s got the club running through his family. I see Portuguese guys coming in that I don’t know… and I know a lot about football.’

JOHN HARTSON

‘Rangers out of Europe... honestly it’s got nothing to do with wearing boots with green on them!!’

DANNY BAKER

Writer, broadcaster and Millwall fan ‘Rangers have been dumped out of Europe by a team from a country that you could completely carpet, with underlay, for under £75… How could you hope for weaker opposition? Nolan Sisters? Cast of Love Island?’