Badnight Vienna – Rangers player ratings v Rapid

Rangers’ European adventure is over. It was a hell of a ride, and we have little disappointment in the exit – we gave this everything and it just wasn’t quite enough in the end.

Ibrox Noise has our obligatory ratings for a not so good night in Vienna.

Allan McGregor:

Sure, his misguided kick led to the winner, but it only started the move – he’s been a miracle at times this season and we’re not going to apportion any blame on the best goalie in Scotland and one of the best in the UK for this one. 7

James Tavernier:

He was ok – didn’t exactly stand out and his trademark runs and crosses weren’t overly saturating the Vienna defence. 6

Gareth McAuley:

Not the best we’ve seen from him – exposed a few times, made a few errors and looked ruffled more than he’d want to. 5

Connor Goldson:

A lot better from him – seemed to benefit from McAuley’s leadership next to him – while his partner wasn’t having his best night on the ball, Goldson seemed more assured and comfortable next to him regardless. 7

Borna Barisic:

A good performance from the Croatian – defending was solid, unlike in Spain, and he got forward to more useful effect than his cameo v Dundee. Showing glimpses again of what he can do. If he can get consistency and a run in the team he could develop into a truly excellent player. 7

Ryan Jack:

Patchy night from Jack – a few vital clearances in the box, but gave the ball away cheaply in midfield as well and concentration didn’t seem on point throughout. He’s been better. 5

Ross McCrorie:

Solid night but not spectacular – did what he was supposed to and shored up midfield efficiently. He’s not and never will be a flashy midfielder but he’s reliable. 6

Lassana Coulibaly:

Just miles off the old player he was and shouldn’t be getting picked on this form. 3

Scott Arfield:

Slightly quiet from Arfield but his experience helped McCrorie especially – he really is a figurehead for the younger players in that area to be guided by. Rangers simply play better when he’s around. 7

Glenn Middleton:

Lively from the wee winger – still lacks experience of course but used his pace more dangerously in this one – seemed to think a bit more, and he’s learning all the time. Solid. 7

Alfredo Morelos:

Didn’t score but this was one of his £20M striker nights. Some of his play was absolutely superb, and he used his physique brilliantly – also appears to be getting quicker and maturing in terms of team decisions. He loses the plot at times and we could all strangle him, and it certainly costs us, but when he’s in the zone and playing like this all is almost forgiven. 9

Steven Gerrard:

A raft of changes again for this one, and this time he did get a response of sorts. The players didn’t exactly produce their best throughout, but clearly Gerrard picked a better team overall than he has recently, with only one or two selections notably questionable. The players gave him everything as well, and he can be satisfied with the effort and some of the play. In some surreal sense, he can be happy with the result too – we can now concentrate fully on domestic issues. 7