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title: "Glasgow Rangers: Greg Docherty hits out at Gerrard treatment"
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published: "2020-09-28T17:10:49Z"
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# Glasgow Rangers: Greg Docherty hits out at Gerrard treatment

**Former Glasgow Rangers midfielder Greg Docherty has hit out at Steven Gerrard for his treatment at Ibrox.**

Docherty left the Gers this summer, moving to Hull City for [£400,000](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11714/12053127/greg-docherty-hull-sign-midfielder-from-rangers-on-three-year-deal). During his time with the 54-time Scottish champions after joining from Hamilton, he appeared just [19](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/greg-docherty/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/227618) times, creating six assists. The 24-year-old never appeared to be a part of Gerrard’s plans, which eventually led to his departure.

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Clearly, he is not too happy with the way he was treated at the club, [telling The Daily Record](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/greg-docherty-explains-rangers-mindset-22747282):

*“I fully understood there were good players in front of me but I didn’t want to stagnate anymore. It just wasn’t for me.*

*“I know I went in every day and gave 100 per cent. Nobody could give me a reason why I wasn’t playing. That’s the biggest frustration.*

*“During all my conversations with Gerrard and the coaching staff, nobody could explain why I wasn’t playing. Maybe if I’d been given that then it would have made things easier for me.*

*“It just comes down to the current regime and the style of play they want – and that’s fine.* *That’s why I needed to take charge of my career again and regain some control.*

*“It’s a relief not to have all the uncertainty and the questions from family, friends and supporters. Mentally that was tough.*

*“I’ve a great support network around me, I’m fortunate. They will travel anywhere in the country to watch me play.*

*“It was tough to deal with the questions over how training was or whether I was part of the plans for the next game.* *I couldn’t give them an answer and I saw how it impacted those people close to me.”*

This does not look good for Gerrard, and indicates a clear inability for him to communicate properly with players that may not be a part of his plans. Whilst it is normal that he would prioritise those who he sees having a long-term future at the club, that does not mean he can disregard those who have to take a back seat.

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In the end, everyone got what they wanted with Docherty’s move to Hull. However, Gerrard can certainly learn a lesson from this situation moving forward.

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