Leon Balogun laments after Cyriel Dessers fails to save Rangers against 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.

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's compatriot Cyriel Dessers scored the only goal for Rangers.

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."

"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.