‘Stealing a wage’ ‘find him a new club’ ‘disguised as footballer’ Birthday Blues for Ibrox star

There wasn’t much online goodwill for Kieran Dowell as his employers celebrated his 27th birthday with the loyal bears.

Signed from Norwich in the summer of 2023 after Micky Beale had stared into his eyes it is difficult to recall ay sort of contribution that the midfielder has had in 16 months at Ibrox.

With a contract guaranteeing him his money until May 2026 Dowell will be able to brush off the online criticism in the same manner as Captain Disappointed.

The 27-year-old has started six SPFL matches and two League Cup ties since he signed his lucrative contract, one of the many legacy issues created by Beale.

At Norwich he lost his midfield place to Kenny McLean which ought to have been a huge red flag but as ever the Brains Behind Gerrard knew better than the doubters.

Sunday’s 2-0 win over St Johnstone has calmed down the anger levels of most bears but there isn’t much of an appetite for social media posts.

The Europa League defeat from Lyon was another reminder to fans about how inept the players and management team is, at the weekend Clement will celebrate his first anniversary of draining a salary out of the cash strapped Tribute Act.