JOHN LUNDSTRAM and Todd Cantwell wouldn’t win a popularity contest among Rangers fans right now. Not many have forgiven the outgoing midfielder’s Old Firm red card as Celtic effectively wrapped up the title. 4 Lundstram let his side down in the last derby Credit: Getty 4 Cantwell has also come under fire in recent weeks Credit: Alamy 4 But Kris Boyd insists both players must start the Scottish Cup final Credit: PA Cantwell’s ‘Shushburger’ social media post after scoring in a 3-3 draw with Hearts on Premiership trophy day also sparked anger.
But, for me, both Lundstram and Cantwell have to start in tomorrow’s Scottish Cup final. Philippe Clement was quizzed this week about Lundstram’s involvement and made it clear he wouldn’t be swayed by fans. The Ibrox boss is right.
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His red card at Parkhead was crazy and killed his team’s chances. Rangers fans were entitled to feel let down by him and I understand why some think he shouldn’t play for the club again. But Clement can’t base such a huge decision on one moment of madness.
Before that red card, most Rangers fans would have been happy to see Lundstram sign a new contract. He’s been one of .