Despite being top of the Scottish Premiership and in a league cup semi-final, Rangers fans are still far from happy at what they have been seeing recently, draws against Motherwell and Hearts saw four points squandered in games that were dominated, a sign that the corner hasn’t yet been fully turned.
And, as we all know, there needs to be a scapegoat, or someone to vent frustration at, at least.
Next up could well be Connor Goldson, who, judging by social media comments after he admitted that he hasn’t heard anything about a possibly contract extension, could be in for a bumpy ride should his performances drop or results not go in our favour.
The consensus that, if he wanted to stay, he should be banging down the doors of both Steven Gerrard and Ross Wilson to get a deal signed, instead, despite being vice-captain and one of the first names on the team-sheet, we are expected to believe that nothing is on the table and that the club are quite happy to let him leave for free at the end of the season despite being at his peak and worth several million pounds?
These Gers fans took to Twitter, far from happy that a key player doesn’t seem to be that committed to the club in such an important season:
Difficult not to question attitudes when such important figures aren’t committed beyond this season. The CL carrot is hardly a motivation for someone who is leaving.
— Tino (@martinsuth90) October 20, 2021
He’s got us by the short and curlies due to injuries and the little faith placed in Simpson. Otherwise he would surely be punted in January.
— John Ward McLeod (@JohnWardMcLeod) October 20, 2021
Think Connor forgets who gave him a platform to start playing every week again, there should be loyalty on both sides… disappointed but that’s modern football players
— Wullyboy (@martin_william) October 20, 2021
I think this is a major issue for the team this season. Lack of commitment affecting everyone. Would be nice to be able to drop him.
— Ramsay MacDonald (@MacdonaldRamsay) October 20, 2021
Shocking. Treating our club and fans like idiots. Shouldn’t play for us again. Basically using us to stay match fit until he signs for someone on a free. Shambles of a situation.
— DaddyB Returns (@dbr1872) October 20, 2021
Sorry but your kidding no one Connor,every fan knows how this is gonna play out, your no gonna sign because whatever you’ve been offered doesn’t match what your ambition at this stage in your career- fair play your entitled to do as you wish but the fans know the score 🇬🇧
— Robbie H (@RobbietheGer) October 20, 2021
Thinks hes better than he is after one great season. Not worth the money hes after and cant be doing with ego players..
— Gordon (@Gordonhannay) October 20, 2021
At Rangers, a player can very quickly go from hero to villain and Goldson has found himself fortunate because of the current situation, however, should another central defender – potentially his replacement – arrive in January, he might not be as casual about the whole saga.