Rangers faced Kilmarnock in Barry Ferguson’s first match as interim manager, securing a 4-2 victory in the Premiership.
Following a 2-0 loss to St Mirren, Philippe Clement was dismissed, paving the way for Ferguson to take charge for the remainder of the season. With just a few days to prepare, he was supported by a coaching team of Neil McCann, Billy Dodds, and Allan McGregor. Needing a morale boost, Rangers had a disastrous start, falling two goals behind due to a Joe Wright header and a powerful strike from Brad Lyons.
In a bold move, Ferguson substituted defender Clinton Nsiala before halftime, having kept the same lineup that lost to St Mirren. Rangers responded, with Vaclav Cerny scoring to reduce the deficit before Cyriel Dessers equalized and then completed the comeback with his second goal. Nedim Bajrami sealed the victory, giving Ferguson a positive start to his tenure.
Here are the player ratings from WhoScored:
– **Jack Butland – 6.3/10:** Conceded two early goals but was not at fault for them.
– **James Tavernier – 8.2/10:** Contributed an assist and recovered well after a shaky opening.
– **Clinton Nsiala – 5.7/10:** Substituted after a poor first half-hour, a tough setback to overcome.
– **Jefte – 7.3/10:** Showed attacking promise despite defensive vulnerabilities.
– **Mohamed Diomande – 7.8/10:** Provided two assists and adapted well to Ferguson’s approach.
– **Nico Raskin – 6.5/10:** Struggled at times in midfield.
– **Ianis Hagi – 6.5/10:** Had a quiet game but played a key role in the comeback.
– **Other notable mentions:** Several players showed determination, contributing to a spirited comeback.
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