DESPITE 2:2 DRAW, JIM GOODWIN TAKES DIG SAYS ‘POOR’ AT RANGERS FANS FAVORITE AFTER WATCHING HIM PLAY AGAINST DUNDEE

The Scottish Premiership rarely goes a full weekend without drama, controversy, and a headline that sends social media into meltdown—and this time it was Jim Goodwin lighting the fuse. After Dundee’s tense 2–2 draw, the experienced manager delivered one of his most brutal post-match assessments yet, taking aim directly at one of Rangers’ most popular players. And he did not hold back.

Goodwin, known for speaking his mind whether people like it or not, appeared visibly unimpressed as he addressed reporters following the match. With the frustration etched across his face, he launched into a blistering critique that has since set the football world buzzing.

“He’s almost like a League Two player, that’s how I look at him,” Goodwin allegedly remarked, a statement that immediately sent shockwaves across the Rangers fan base. For a player widely adored by the Ibrox faithful—someone many consider to be one of the club’s standout performers—the comment came like a thunderbolt.

What made the remark even more sensational was how Goodwin framed it. While he acknowledged the intensity of the match and the competitive spirit on display from both teams, the Dundee boss insisted that the Rangers star in question delivered a “poor” performance that “didn’t meet the standard expected at this level.”

According to Goodwin, the player seemed off the pace, struggled to influence the game, and was repeatedly outmatched in key duels. He went further, saying that Dundee had “targeted him because he looked vulnerable”, a tactical admission that only poured more fuel onto the fire.

A DRAW THAT FELT LIKE A DEFEAT

From Dundee’s perspective, the 2–2 draw was a hard-earned point. From Rangers’ perspective, it felt more like an opportunity squandered. Despite controlling large parts of the game, Rangers were wasteful in decisive moments, and Goodwin made it clear he believed certain players failed to step up when needed.

But it was his targeted criticism of the fans’ favorite that stood out.

Many expected Goodwin to praise Dundee’s resilience or highlight the positives of a battling result. Instead, the veteran manager used the moment to shine a harsh spotlight on the performance levels of a rival’s key man. Whether this was tactical mind-games, frustration boiling over, or a deliberate attempt to stir the pot, fans may never know—but one thing is certain: Goodwin knew exactly what he was doing.

SOCIAL MEDIA ERUPTS

Within minutes, fans on both sides exploded online. Rangers supporters rushed to defend their idol, calling Goodwin’s comments disrespectful and unnecessary. Others surprisingly agreed with him, admitting the player has been inconsistent recently.

Neutral fans, however, couldn’t help but enjoy the unfolding drama. Memes flooded X (formerly Twitter), with some joking that Goodwin had become the league’s new “chief instigator.”

WHY GOODWIN’S WORDS MATTER

Goodwin’s comments do more than sting—they raise questions. Are opponents now seeing cracks in one of Rangers’ most valued assets? Is this simply psychological warfare ahead of upcoming fixtures? Or could there be genuine concerns about the player’s form?

Football history shows that a public dig like this can either break a player—or ignite something dangerous inside them. Many Rangers fans believe Goodwin may have unintentionally given their star the motivation he needs to come roaring back stronger.

THE AFTERMATH

Rangers have yet to officially respond, and the player himself has remained silent—at least for now. But with the league heating up and every point becoming crucial, all eyes will be on his next performance. One thing is certain: after Jim Goodwin’s brutally honest assessment, the spotlight has never been brighter.

And as Scottish football fans know… when the spotlight hits, the drama only gets bigger.