Kieran Dowell has managed to completely unite 99% of all Rangers fans | OneFootball

Kieran Dowell continues to divide absolutely no one in the Rangers fanbase. That in itself is quite something. Because when supporters from all corners of Ibrox agree on a topic, it usually signals something significant. In this case, it is sadly Dowell’s shocking level of performance and the fact he continues to represent this club week in week out. The fans share a rare and collective belief that he has no business being part of Rangers’ midfield, as made clear by Ibrox Noise. Rangers fans cannot stand Kieran Dowell.

Russell Martin baffled the fanbase when he not only backed Dowell but gave him increasing responsibility. He claimed the former Norwich man was not only important but vital. This statement from the manager, already struggling for credit, stunned even the most neutral of supporters. Rangers fans cannot stand Kieran Dowell. After all, Dowell’s displays have failed to show the quality needed to wear the shirt, let alone lead from the front. Many now fear his selection reflects how far the standards have dropped under the new regime, a worry already highlighted by Ibrox Noise’s recent analysis.

The silence surrounding Dowell’s actual contribution has grown louder with every match. While fans continue to argue about Dessers or Danilo or Tav, there’s no conflict when it comes to this man. He has somehow achieved a rare feat at Rangers by uniting the support in shared frustration and disappointment. That should worry Martin deeply. Even the official club overview of Dowell’s profile paints a very different image from what supporters are witnessing on the pitch, which you can find here.

The fact Dowell remains not only in the team but viewed as central to Rangers’ plans highlights the scale of the problem. It seems illogical for someone of his limited impact to carry that kind of weight. Even the younger players show more urgency and presence. Yet Dowell plays without conviction or purpose and still finds himself among the first names on the team sheet. As Ibrox Noise reported earlier, an overhaul looms. Fans expect that overhaul to include players like Dowell, whose presence no longer makes sense in a side meant to challenge for honours.

One glance at the club’s official communications says all the right things. Sadly the player does not match them on the pitch. If Dowell somehow remains immune to the changes expected at Ibrox, the reaction will not be pretty. His selection already signals how deep the issues run. Rangers must do better and Rangers fans cannot stand Kieran Dowell.