Rangers Left Stunned In Kaunas

Where do I start really?

Rangers have been knocked out of Europe just over two months after losing the UEFA Cup final.

The Scots giants travelled to Lithuania facing an uphill struggle after a 0-0 first leg result that left the Ibrox faithful less than impressed.

Kaunas stole the show on the night however with a 2-1 victory and truly deserve their place in the third qualifying round.

It had all started so well for Rangers as Kevin Thomson fired them in front after a comfortable first 30 minutes in which the men from Glasgow were by far the better side.

All the first half hard work was undone minutes from half time however as Nerijus Radzius fired an unstoppable free kick home to turn the game on its head.

Rangers never looked the same after that and the result almost seemed inevitable in the pouring rain.

The Lithuanians hit the crossbar shortly after half time and created numerous chances as the Gers crumbled, seeming happy to live life on the edge.

Amazingly, in the middle of all this I've managed to take a few positives from this game.

Kenny Miller has added some punch to an attack that was lacking some energy late last season and is a far better bet than the lazy Daniel Cousin.

Sasa Papac appears to be growing into his left back role and was impressive again tonight. Another word for Kirk Broadfoot too.

The much criticised defender had another great game at the back tonight and I feel Rangers fans should be looking elsewhere to voice their displeasure.

The £1m pound signing of Andrius Velicka would be a start. What a waste of money!

Why did we need another striker, especially one who has shown zero ability in my eyes. At least no better than already in the squad.

The big striker missed a sitter as the game moved from end to end but I still believed that Rangers would live to fight another day.

How wrong was I?

A shocking touch by Christian Dailly (who I believe has no place in the side) allowed Kaunas the chance from a corner with five minutes left on the clock.

The ball came in towards the near post and was squeezed past three defenders to end Rangers' European season!

Complete disbelief.

It's an embarrassing night for Rangers fans the world over and I'll not be holding my head high anytime soon.

It's the end of the season already in many eyes.

No European football.

No more money.

No bargaining power to attract quality players.

What a shambles!

I'm glad I made my way to Ibrox for the home leg.

After all I saw every European tie at home this season.