Paddy Power have never been shy about trolling football clubs online, and Rangers were the latest to feel the sting. After their shock 1-0 defeat to Kilmarnock, the Irish bookmakers took to Twitter with a savage jibe: “On a weekend when both Spurs and Man Utd won their matches, it’s comforting to see that some Banter Clubs are still willing to fly the flag.”
Rangers fans have been fuming being called a hater club by the bookmakers!
It’s a stinging comparison, lumping Rangers in with Tottenham and Manchester United—two sides renowned for flopping in spectacular fashion when it matters most. But, in truth, it’s hard to argue with Paddy Power’s assessment.
While Spurs continue to surprise and Man Utd scrape results, Rangers have become a punchline in their own right. Philippe Clement’s arrival was supposed to signal a turnaround at Ibrox, but instead, his side has stumbled further, now trailing both Celtic and a resurgent Aberdeen.
The defeat at Rugby Park epitomised everything wrong with Rangers this season—sluggish, toothless, and utterly unconvincing. Fans hoped for a revival, but what they got was more frustration.
Paddy Power’s tweet was the cherry on top of an embarrassing weekend for the club. And as rival fans revel in their misfortune, Rangers now find themselves not just losing games, but losing face on a wider scale. For now, they remain the Scottish Premiership’s biggest Banter Club, and that’s a title no one wants.
