Leon Balogun laments after Cyriel Dessers fails to save Rangers against Motherwell
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See what Leon Balogun has to say after Cyriel Dessers scored in Rangers 1-2 loss to Motherwell.

Leon Balogun laments after Cyriel Dessers fails to save Rangers against Motherwell

Tosin Abayomi 19:29 - 03.03.2025

See what Leon Balogun has to say after Cyriel Dessers scored in Rangers 1-2 loss to Motherwell.

Super Eagles of Nigeria defender Leon Balogun spoke to the media after Rangers suffered a 1-2 loss against Motherwell, providing insights into the game and team performance.

The match on March 1, 2025, resulted in a 1-2 loss for Rangers at home, with Motherwell's high-pressing strategy proving effective.

Balogun's press conference, highlighted by Rangers' official X account, reflects the team was disappointing with the results.

Balogun on Dessers unable to save Rangers

Balogun's compatriot Cyriel Dessers scored the only goal for Rangers.

See what Leon Balogun has to say after Cyriel Dessers scored in Rangers 1-2 loss to Motherwell.
Cyriel Dessers and Leon Balogun are the Nigerians at Rangers. (Photo Credit: Rangers/X) See what Leon Balogun has to say after Cyriel Dessers scored in Rangers 1-2 loss to Motherwell.

He admitted the first half was dismal and that they should have done better.

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Balogun said, "The dressing room is probably as flat as our first half was. That’s where the whole truth in the game lies, I think."

Leon Balogun and Cyriel Dessers after the game.
Leon Balogun and Cyriel Dessers after the game.

"If we start a game of football like that at Ibrox, again, after Wednesday night where I thought the team showed great character, I think it’s only right you get a certain reaction from the crowd."

"I understand everybody who would say, 'Shut the f*** up' - how many more times am I going to sit here, or a manager or another player?"

He pinpointed inconsistency as a major issue, Balogun dismissed feeble excuses, emphasizing action over words.

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