Don Hutchison shows true colours as Rangers pessimist Martin Keown shut down after Fenerbahce heroics
Former Scotland star Hutchison couldn’t hide his delight as Gers upset the odds in Turkey
Don Hutchison branded Rangers’ stunning victory over Fenerbahce as the result of the night in Europe – and backed ‘the Teddy Bears’ to get the job done at Ibrox.
Interim boss Barry Ferguson defied the odds by masterminding an emphatic 3-1 win over Jose Mourinho in Istanbul as the Turkish giants suffered their first defeat in 18 games. The result puts Gers in a commanding position to reach the Europa League quarter-finals ahead of next week’s return leg in Govan. And ex-Scotland, Liverpool and Everton midfielder Hutchison waxed lyrical about the Light Blues’ heroics on TNT Sports’ Highlights Show.
He beamed: “That’s the result of the night by far. He changes his system and, I say this loosely, went a bit more pragmatic. But they were so good going forward, they could’ve scored five. They had two goals disallowed – what a result!”
While Ferguson has made it clear he won’t let his team get carried away with the sensational first-leg triumph, Hutchison tipped Rangers to book their place in the last eight against either Atletico Bilbao or Roma. The self-confessed Gers supporter predicted: “I mean, 3-1 going back to Ibrox? They should do [go through]. They are heavy favourites.”
Hutchison’s verdict raised the eyebrows of Arsenal legend and fellow pundit Martin Keown, who countered: “Young manager, though? Barry Ferguson vs Mourinho? Will he have something up his sleeve? We’ll see.” Sensing a cautious mood, presenter Matt Smith asked: “You’re holding a little bit back, are you Martin?” Keown pointed out: “It’s half-time. But it’s a good start for Rangers.”
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