Barry Ferguson has reacted to Robin Propper's dismissal in Rangers' goalless draw with Athletic Club this evening.
The Dutch central defender was given his marching orders in the opening stages after bringing down Inaki Williams.
Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs adjudged Propper to have denied a clear goalscoring opportunity.
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Post-match, Ferguson spoke out on the incident. He said [TNT]: "Looking back, I can see why the referee gave a red card.
"We had to drop deep with two banks of four [after]. People had to put a shift in, and they did.
"There was a real collectiveness."
Ferguson's men eventually earned an admirable goalless draw against the Spaniards.
Liam Kelly's second-half penalty save proved crucial. Ferguson explained his decision to start to the backup goalkeeper ahead of first-choice stopper Jack Butland pre-match: "It wasn't a knee-jerk reaction, in terms of making my decision on Saturday night, I thought long and hard about," he said.
"I spoke with Jack, I explained my decisions behind it, he wasn't happy, if I'm being honest with you, but I don't mind that.
"He understood I had to make a decision. I've went with Liam. Since I have come in Liam has trained really well.
"People need to remember, I still believe in Jack, Jack is still a top goalkeeper. I get on really well with him but I have to make decisions."
