'Memorable night' but home form 'concerning' - the fans' verdict
We asked for your views on Rangers' dramatic shootout win over Fenerbahce and facing Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League quarter-finals.Here's what some of you said:Peter: The "Ibrox woes" will remain until we have a striker who can consistently deliver. There lies the fundamental issue. Yes the team showed character which is to be commended, however to put the ball (in open play), in the net five times away and zero at home says it all.Alan: It was a brave performance and excellent overall win. However, the second leg exposed the continued poor form at home which is concerning. We can hopefully continue in this competition and reach another final while building for next season.Thomas: Not a vintage Rangers but they got the job done. It keeps the season going for both the players and the supporters. Need to get back on track domestically, losing four home games on the spin is frankly embarrassing, but bring on Bilbao in the quarters!Gerry: A memorable night for all the Rangers fans. To make the Europa League quarters is commendable. Let's not get carried away. Four home defeats in a row. Europe is an Elastoplast covering the cracks. Barry Ferguson cannot be made permanent manager.Ronnie: Fantastic to reach the quarter-finals, however we did lose the match and that's four on the spin at Ibrox. We did show resilience especially in extra time. But Hamza Igamane once again was very poor. His selfishness denied us good chances to score. Delighted for Barry. I'm pinching myself, we are only two rounds away from the final.Dougie: To get to the quarter-finals is some achievement and great for Scottish football, when we got Fenerbahce I didn't think we would get through. Bilbao will be harder but you never know with this team and Thursday nights. Proud.
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