Rangers midfielder Andy Halliday was forced to brave the cameras this morning as the press inquest into what happened in the Gers’ 1-0 defeat to Hamilton continues.
The boyhood Bluenose was out facing reporters after the Ibrox club fell 13 points behind Celtic after the result on home turf.
Speaking on behalf of the entire squad, Halliday gives “complete and sincere apologies” for the club’s form ever since the turn of the year.
“The dressing room was one of the lowest since I’ve been here and I’ve had my fair share of low moments at the football club,” said Halliday [Clyde SSB].
“It’s especially more difficult when we put ourselves in a good position going into the winter break and, for it to fall apart so quickly, is bitterly disappointing.
“I can’t put my finger on what has gone wrong. All I can do, and I know it’s empty words, is on behalf of all the players offer our complete and sincere apologies.
“The performances since the winter break have been absolutely miles off it and we can’t put our finger on it.
“It’s a special club and a heavy jersey and right now we’re not filling it.”
Rangers fans were understandably reeling in the aftermath of the Hamilton result but whilst they appreciated Halliday’s comments, they don’t understand why he was sent out to the interview.
This could well have been by request of the media.
But following the performances of club captain James Tavernier and vice-captain Connor Goldson, fans have been left wondering if fringe player Halliday was sent out to speak to the press.
The duo is coming under increasing fire for a string of bad performances with question marks raised over their leadership credentials.
James Tavernier has also come under fire for comments made in last night’s matchday programme.
Here’s how some Rangers fans reacted to Halliday taking the press conference:
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