RANGERS FC FANS TEAR INTO THEIR OWN STAR PLAYER AFTER 27-MINUTE PERFORMANCE, LABEL HIM AS “WORST SIGNING EVER IN HISTORY OF RANGERS”

Rangers supporters have turned on one of their own during the high-stakes Premiership semi-final against bitter rivals Celtic, after a chaotic first-half display left the blue side of Hampden in disbelief. What should have been a passionate, tightly contested derby has instead descended into frustration and fury from the Rangers end, as one player finds himself at the centre of a storm.

The tension had been building from the opening whistle, but it boiled over after Celtic’s J. Kenny struck in the 25th minute to give the Hoops an early lead. The goal came from a moment of hesitation in the Rangers attack that turned into a devastating counter for Celtic. As the ball hit the net, the red flare of Celtic’s jubilant fans contrasted sharply with the stunned silence from the Rangers support.

At the heart of the controversy is Youssef Chermiti, the young striker who has endured a nightmare opening half-hour under the glare of 50,000 fans. Every touch seemed to worsen his evening  miscontrolled passes, poor positioning, and a failure to link up play in crucial moments. The moment Celtic went ahead, the patience of the Rangers faithful evaporated.

“Worst Signing Ever” – Fans Lose Their Cool

Within minutes, social media erupted. Rangers fans took to X (formerly Twitter) in droves, unleashing frustration at the 21-year-old Portuguese forward, calling him “clueless,” “lazy,” and even “the worst signing in Rangers history.”

“I’ve backed Chermiti for months, but that’s it. He’s genuinely the worst striker I’ve ever seen at this club,” one furious supporter posted.

Another fan wrote:

“It’s a semi-final, and he looks like he’s playing a training match. No heart, no fight, no awareness. Get him off now.”

By the 30th minute, chants of disapproval began to ripple through the Rangers end every time Chermiti lost possession. What began as murmurs quickly grew into open jeers. The sight of the forward hanging his head only made matters worse — a visible picture of a player whose confidence was completely shattered.

Clement Faces the Heat

Manager danny Rohl looked visibly tense on the touchline as his striker struggled to make any impact. The coach, who had publicly defended Chermiti in recent days, now finds himself under immense pressure to act. His decision to start the forward in such a crucial Old Firm clash is being called into question by pundits and fans alike.

Speaking on live commentary, former Rangers star Kris Boyd was brutally honest:

“This is not a game for passengers. Chermiti looks lost no aggression, no urgency. You can’t hide in an Old Firm semi-final.”

Rangers, desperate to find an equaliser, looked disjointed in attack, and Chermiti’s struggles only deepened as the first half went on. He misjudged a promising through ball from Todd Cantwell, then failed to press Celtic’s back line moments that drew loud groans from the Rangers support.

Boos Echo Across Hampden

By the 35-minute mark, every misstep from Chermiti drew audible boos. Fans in the West Stand were seen shouting toward the dugout, demanding Clement make a change before halftime. Some were chanting for Cyriel Dessers, while others simply waved their arms in frustration.

This semi-final, meant to be a statement of intent from Rangers, has instead highlighted the growing rift between supporters and certain underperforming players. For Chermiti, who arrived from Everton amid high expectations, this may be the moment his Rangers career hits rock bottom.

Confidence at Breaking Point

The young striker cut a forlorn figure on the pitch isolated, nervous, and visibly aware of the anger directed his way. Every failed touch seemed to tighten the tension at Hampden. Teammates like Cantwell and Tavernier could be seen shouting encouragement, but the damage, at least with the fans, appeared done.

As halftime looms, Celtic lead 1–0 and Rangers look shell-shocked. The noise from the green and white end grows louder, while frustration turns to despair among those in blue.

For Youssef Chermiti, this semi-final was supposed to be an opportunity to silence his critics. Instead, after just 27 painful minutes, he’s being branded by some as the “worst signing in Rangers history.” Whether Clement keeps him on after the break may decide not only the outcome of this match  but the future of Chermiti’s time at Ibrox.