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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Mark Walker

Oliver Antman understands 'angry' Rangers fan reaction to dismal start

Rangers star Oliver Antman admits he understands why their fans are 'really angry' after their dismal start to the season.

Ibrox boss Russell Martin has been under pressure after a poor start to his tenure following four league draws in a row.

They also crashed out of the Champions League following a humiliating 6-0 loss in Belgium to Club Brugge, although they stopped the rot with a goalless home draw against Celtic in the recent Old Firm showdown at Ibrox.

Antman, who cost Rangers £5 million from Go Ahead Eagles in the summer, was hooked in the second half on international duty as his Finland side crashed to a 3-1 World Cup defeat in Poland.

And he reflected on Rangers' turbulent start to the season.

He said: "We knew what the situation was like and what the expectations were within the club.


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"I've had to quickly get used to what everyday life is like in a passionate football city if the team doesn't play as expected.

"It's been a tough start and since then, the fans have been vocal, really angry and annoyed. That's understandable.

"But I am enjoying it and there's no doubt Glasgow is the best footballing city in the world."

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