Propper takes aim at Scottish football after Rangers exit
Propper left Rangers after only a year at Ibrox in what was a tough season for the 31-year-old, who was not in manager Russell Martin's plans for the new season.
But in a scathing assessment of football in Scotland, Propper wasn't impressed with the mentality, as he explained in a homeland interview.
He said: "In Scottish football, the crowd wants everything to happen immediately. That's what people want. The ball has to be kicked towards the goal as soon as possible.
"You see a lot of one-on-one duels, which means you end up playing in large spaces. It's kick and rush.
"That's part of the culture. That's how football is played. It's a completely different dynamic to here.
"I'm not a true man-marker and you certainly see a lot of that there.
"My better games came in the Europa League, where we reached the quarter finals deservedly.
"I rely on coaching and composure on the ball. That's why they brought me in. To make the transition to a more polished game.
"It was a different world for me, but it was wonderful to experience.
"Scotland truly breathes football. Footballers are revered. The nostalgia, the history, the sheer fanaticism in the stadiums. It's truly special.
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"Celtic v Rangers has been a very special match for decades. And it still is, although Rangers unfortunately lost out in the significant games to Celtic.
"Rangers didn't win the title either and then everything suddenly turned upside down.
"There was a new owner and a new manager. They brought in new players, including players in my position. I took my time to assess that, but I realised it would be a difficult situation.
"So unfortunately, my adventure in Scotland ended prematurely."
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