Rangers goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin had an Old Firm derby to forget as the Light Blues suffered a humiliating 4-0 away defeat to rivals Celtic on Saturday.
The 34-year-old was arguably at fault for three of the four goals conceded. He didn’t get a strong enough hand to Liel Abada’s opener, and he couldn’t keep out the Israeli’s second either as it went straight through his legs.
However, it was David Turnbull’s goal that really rubbed salt into the wound, as his poor pass led directly to the Celtic midfielder putting away the home side’s fourth of the afternoon. Needless to say, fans on Twitter didn’t hold back in their criticism of McLaughlin after the match:
He was a disaster. Start to finish. The last one was howling.
— Bomber (@617_Sqd) September 4, 2022
I said to the boys when I seen them in the tunnel
Mcglauchlin looks nervy . All before a balls kicked
— chris graham (@chrisblue1982) September 4, 2022
Been at least partially at fault for 3 or the goals maybe? What a day to pick to have a shocker.
— Charlie Murdoch (@CharlieMurd0ch) September 3, 2022
It the minute I never want to see him between the sticks again.
— ๐ฏ๐๐๐๐๐ (@DannyDunsmore) September 3, 2022
He was never good enough to be Rangers number one. Sorry, but he wasnโt.
— JRK (@topclasskennedy) September 3, 2022
If weโre pinning all our hopes on the keepers currently in the squad we have no chance! Sad but true!
— Ally Letham (@AllyLetham) September 3, 2022
Would argue he should save at least 2 of the first 3, the 4th is embarrassing, that pass is never on
— AJ (@AjRFC1986) September 3, 2022
Dropped. He shouldnโt even be playing. Big error not signing a quality no 1.
— Blair Thomson (@Blair_H_Thomson) September 3, 2022
McLaughlin’s performance leaves manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst in a very tight spot. He banked on the former Bradford player to be his number one this season but he has not taken the opportunity with both hands.
The big question is, will van Bronckhorst now reinstate Allan McGregor, despite the veteran shot-stopper now being 40 years of age?