Rangers star Connor Barron vows team is poised for explosive comeback: ‘We owe everyone’
Rangers are facing intense scrutiny after a heavy 3-0 loss to Brann Bergen in the Europa League, a result that has thrown the club into deeper crisis. The defeat marked the managerial debut of Danny Rohl, who recently replaced Russell Martin after his dismissal. Now, the team finds itself at the bottom of their group and only sixth in the Scottish Premiership, highlighting the scale of the challenge ahead.
The reaction from supporters was fierce, with the traveling fans in Norway booing the players off the pitch. Tensions escalated further at Bergen airport, where sporting director Kevin Thelwell and CEO Patrick Stewart were subjected to verbal abuse from angry fans. These incidents underscored the growing frustration surrounding the club’s current trajectory.
Connor Barron, who featured as a substitute during the match, was candid about the dire state of performances. He acknowledged that the standards expected at Rangers have not been met and stressed the urgency with which the squad must respond. With a match against Kilmarnock on the horizon, Barron insists that immediate improvement is non-negotiable.
“The players are determined. I believe we’ve got enough in the dressing-room. It’s down to us to flick that switch and we need to do it,” Barron remarked. “We need it soon because we don’t have time on our hands. The next game comes around quickly so our focus goes on to that now.”
Barron also emphasized the importance of unity and resilience within the team as they look to secure a vital three points in their upcoming fixture. He added, “We need to brush ourselves down for a big three points at the weekend we need to aim for. As a group we just need to stick together and we’ll get through it.”
Despite Rohl’s brief time at the helm, he called for a particular style of play in Norway, demanding increased aggression and intensity. However, the team was unable to deliver, with Brann exploiting their lack of cohesion and energy. Barron recognized that the initial impression left on the new manager was far from ideal.
“First impressions are massive and you’ve got to do everything you can,” Barron admitted. “But performances need to be better all across the board. We owe everyone. At the start of this season, it hasn’t been good enough for the football club. We owe the fans, the club, the manager and ourselves as well.”
As Rangers prepare for their next challenge, the pressure on Rohl and his players is immense. The expectation is clear: results must improve, and the squad must find a way to restore pride to a club currently mired in difficulty.
