THE Rangers board have come under fire from fans after the news broke that Graeme Murty has stood down as manager.
The former Ibrox Under-20s boss has left the role with three games of the season remaining following Sunday's 5-0 defeat to Celtic.
Supporters and neutrals alike took to Twitter to offer their reaction to the news, with many pointing the finger of blame at the club hierarchy rather than the man on the touchline.
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While there was plenty of sympathy on offer for the 43-year-old, some remained critical after a fortnight in which the Gers suffered two heavy defeats to their rivals.
I actually feel sorry for Murty
— William Wallace (@Wullie_) May 1, 2018
Because he was put in this position by the board and he is made to look like the problem when actually the main problem is the board!!!
Using Murty as a scapegoat he should never have been put in the position in the first place
Good luck Murts
Of course the board have to carry the can for the last few months but you can't excuse some of the baffling decisions from Murty and the fact the last 2 old firm games have been utter embarrassments.
— Stewart Thomson (@stewbacca51) May 1, 2018
I wish Graeme Murty all the best for the future. I’m sure plenty of us have been in a situation where a job or task is above your level. Sometimes you get the support and help to succeed. Other times you have to accept its not going to work.
— Mhairi (@mmck90) May 1, 2018
Graeme Murty couldn't win with a directionless board. He wasn't the right man for the job he was standing in for and for a club like Rangers to go for so long without a manager is nothing short of negligence. If we manage to get Europe this season it will be through luck.
— I Dance Like Shota (@IDanceLikeShota) May 1, 2018
Am happy Murty has left but to start with it has been the boards fault. After they sacked Pedro they waited 7 weeks to appoint a manager they go for mclness he says naw so Murty gets it. Murty tactics were wrong but the whole blame for me goes to the board. @Cjnovo992
— Rangers Loyal (@cf5loyal) May 1, 2018
Murty is no tactical genius but let's not forget that the board dangled the job in front of him like a carrot then on the eve of the semi final King came out saying buy season tickets because we'll have a new manager in the summer. That can't really have helped matters.
— Staunchius (@StaunchusPilate) May 1, 2018
Maybe an unpopular choice but I can't solely blane Murty. Seems like a decent guy just wasn't good enough for the job. There's a lot to be said about someone who at least tried to step up.
— Heather Kyle (@VintagePearlsx) May 1, 2018
Murty should never have been our manager for any length of time. Sheer incompetence by the board. Shambles. Also, despite Murty’s tactical incompetence, our players really need to take a right look at themselves.
— Mev (@kennylanglea) May 1, 2018
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