Jim Duffy jumps to defence of ‘exceptional’ Rangers star after latest flashpoint

Jim Duffy has defended Rangers midfielder Dan Neil following a costly mistake during a 2-2 draw against Dundee at Dens Park. Neil was dispossessed facing his own penalty box, allowing Callum Jones to score unchallenged for Dundee after goals from Badredine Bouanani and Nicolas Raskin had previously put Rangers ahead. Despite fan criticism, Duffy praised Neil's overall impact on Clyde 1 Superscoreboard, calling him an exceptional signing over recent months.

Neil joined Rangers on a free transfer from Sunderland in the summer after his contract expired. Ibrox News writer Jacob Raw argues that Neil remains an integral midfield option for manager Derek McInnes and should not be dropped despite competition from Tochi Chukwuani, Vanja Dragojevic, and Cammy Devlin.