Under interim boss Steven Smith, the Light Blues looked like a completely different team in the first half, playing with energy, precision, and attacking intent. Goals from Abdallah Sima and Tom Lawrence had the home crowd believing a comfortable victory was on the cards as Rangers dominated possession and carved United open with ease.
But after the break, the intensity vanished. Defensive lapses and a lack of composure allowed Dundee United to claw their way back, with Louis Moult and Glenn Middleton punishing Rangers’ fragility to level the contest.
The second-half collapse highlighted what many fans already feared — that the problems at Ibrox run deeper than former manager Russell Martin. While there were flashes of attacking quality, the team’s inability to maintain control and focus remains a worrying theme.
Interim boss Smith admitted post-match that the players “need to show more character and consistency,” while supporters voiced frustration that the same old habits continue to haunt the side.
With Kevin Muscat waiting in the wings and expected to take charge soon, this performance will serve as a stark reminder of the scale of the challenge ahead. Rangers may have changed their manager, but until they find discipline and resilience throughout the squad, the results are unlikely to follow.
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