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Kilmarnock fans react on Twitter to Rangers boss Steven Gerrard’s pitch comments

Rangers Manager, Steven Gerrard looks on during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premier League between Celtic and at Ibrox Stadium on December 29, 2018 in G...
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Rangers boss wants plastic pitches banned.


Rangers Manager, Steven Gerrard looks on during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premier League between Celtic and at Ibrox Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has spoken out against Kilmarnock’s plastic pitch.

The Gers head to Kilmarnock tonight to take on Steve Clarke’s title challenging side.

Earlier in the season Rangers winger Jamie Murphy suffered an ACL injury which was blamed on the plastic pitch at Kilmarnock.

Rangers boss Gerrard wants plastic pitches banned from Scottish football.

He told BBC Sport: “I’ve already given my opinion on plastic pitches at the elite level of football and they should be nowhere to be seen.

“I can’t change that in 24 hours. I do know that every single manager at this level doesn’t want plastic pitches.”

Steven Gerrard shakes hands with Dave King as he is unveiled as the new manager of Rangers football Club at Ibrox Stadium on May 4, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Rangers player Scott Arfield has also spoken out about his dislike of artificial playing surfaces.

Kilmarnock supporters have had their say on Gerrard’s comments, responding with disdain.

Here is a look at the reaction to Gerrard’s comments…