Beaming Ianis Hagi wandered down the tunnel with the deafening roar of a raucous European night ringing in his ears and delivered what's become his Rangers catchphrase. “Ibrox baby, it’s just different!”Well, the scenes that wild, windy evening as he inspired a remarkable comeback triumph for Steven Gerrard’s team against Braga back in 2020 could hardly have been in any starker contrast to the dour, sullen events that played out last time Gers played in front of their home support.The noise levels were cranked up as Philippe Clement’s side clung on for a narrow 1-0 win over Hearts.
But this time it was jeers rather than cheers filling the air as the Light Blues legions turned their noses up at their Belgian boss’ decision to hook midfielder Conor Barron.
With their team struggling to retain possession, many were stunned to see Clement throw on a succession of defensive subs instead of looking to regain the initiative by turning to someone with the poise and technique of Hagi.Former Ibrox team-mate Greg Stewart can understand what the manager was up to.
But he admits he does struggle to get his head around the talismanic Romanian’s lack of minutes at a time when Rangers are so short on spark.
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