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.
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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.
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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."
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"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.