RANGERS FANS MAKES COMPLETE U-TURN ON STAR THEY WANTED SOLD BY JANUARY, THEY ARE CALLING FOR HIM TO STAY FOLLOWING HIS PERFORMANCE VS MOTHERWELL

In the volatile world of football, four weeks is an eternity, and Thelo Aasgaard has just proven it. As recently as November, the Ibrox faithful were calling for the Norwegian playmaker to be shipped out in the January window following a string of inconsistent displays and a perceived lack of “Gers grit.” Fast forward to late December, and those same fans are demanding the club block any potential exit after his match-winning heroics against Motherwell.
​The atmosphere at Ibrox was tense as Rangers faced a high-flying Motherwell side that had proved difficult to break down all season. For over an hour, it looked like more of the same for Danny Röhl’s side—plenty of possession but a distinct lack of clinical edge. That changed in the 67th minute when Aasgaard, showing the predator’s instinct many doubted he possessed, pounced on a parried shot to tap home the only goal of the game.
​The U-turn on social media and in the stands has been nothing short of whiplash-inducing. Before the match, fan forums were littered with names of potential replacements to be signed once Aasgaard was sold to balance the books. Now, the narrative has shifted entirely. Supporters are praising his tactical intelligence and his unique ability to find space in a congested final third—qualities that were previously dismissed as “drifting out of games.”
​One prominent fan account summarized the feeling perfectly: “I’ll admit I was the first to say sell him in January. I was wrong. Thelo has that bit of magic we’ve been missing. You don’t sell your match-winners when you’re chasing the top two.”
​Beyond the goal, Aasgaard’s stats told the story of a player determined to fight for his future. He completed 90% of his final-third passes and was instrumental in the high press that eventually broke Motherwell’s resolve. By leapfrogging their opponents in the table, Rangers have kept their season’s ambitions alive, and they have Aasgaard to thank for it. Danny Röhl has urged the board to be “brave and bold” in the upcoming window, but for the fans, the bravest move might be keeping the man they once wanted gone. Aasgaard hasn’t just saved the game; he might have saved his Rangers career.