“No need to discuss it further – 10” – Rangers ratings…

Quite simply extraordinary. Steven Gerrard’s Rangers destroyed Hamilton in one of the SPL’s biggest-ever if not the biggest drubbing in history, and we’ll pointlessly take you through our ratings for a thoroughly satisfying afternoon in Govan.

McLaughlin:

N/A. Might as well have been in a deckchair.

Tavernier:

What can we say – he’s starting to look every inch as good as Barisic these days, and his game has transcended new levels even he probably didn’t think he could hit. A little greedy stealing Defoe’s penalty, but on his game right now can we blame him? 10

Goldson:

His lob early on demonstrated Hamilton were not sitting in at all, which we found stunning, and he nearly scored too. A comfortable afternoon for October’s player of the month. 8

Balogun:

Couple of good tackles but a slightly hairy moment early on too. Still quite a unit of a player and had an easy afternoon overall. 8

Barisic:

A typical Borna display, but hooked early and we’re not sure why. Looked decent enough if maybe not his best ever. 7

Jack:

Controlled midfield on his own, looking right back to his excellent best. Fitness is back, hunger, and he’s much tighter too. Big improvement. 9

Arfield:

Energetic as always, got himself a goal, and worked as hard as he usually does. Covered a lot of grass. 8

Aribo:

Complete fluke for both goals with deflections putting them in, but the end result is all that matters. Still regaining match fitness but looking better as he goes. 8

Kent:

Still not quite at his spunky best but got himself an assist. Doesn’t look quite as confident as normal and he’s wasteful with his shooting. But his early run from Goldson’s lob was cracking. Keeps on working. 7

Roofe:

Strong, quick, goal-laden, Roofe is banging on the door to start more. We like this guy – he’s got a rigid steel about him and he’s reliable. 8

Defoe:

Wasn’t really that involved in truth, and didn’t get many good chances, which is surprising given the score. But won a penalty and was a bit of a nuisance. 7

Subs:

Zungu:

Well what a fine start from the big SA lad. Composed on the ball, used space well, and already looks a fantastic player. Of course Rangers were already cruising in this one but he does look the part. 8

Bassey:

Tubthumping as always and more involved than Barisic probably was – good running and looks hungry all the time. 8

Barker:

He’ll be delighted he got a fine goal, and he’s done his chances some good. He’s looking brighter than Kent tbh. 8

Manager:

Stevie rang the chances and well let’s just say it worked. No need to discuss it further. 10