Horror in Paisley as Rangers crumble – player ratings
PAISLEY, SCOTLAND - DECEMBER 16: Conor McCarthy of St Mirren scores their team's third goal during the Betfred Cup Quarter-Final match between St Mirren and Rangers at The Simple Digital Arena on December 16, 2020 in Paisley, Scotland. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Rangers’ sensational season has come to a horrific ‘end’ after the treble contenders were deservedly beaten by a well-organised St Mirren who outfought and outfoxed Steven Gerrard’s side.
Ibrox Noise gives you our ratings for a shocking night in Paisley.
McGregor:
Made a couple of good saves but will be gutted to have lost 3 goals. 6
Tavernier:
By a distance his worst performance this season, well marshalled by his opponents. Few crosses, but he did manage a sort of assist. Just not his night at all. 6
Goldson:
Amazing early goal and looked comfy for long spells but unravelled horribly and was done more than once on a bad night for the defence. 6
Balogun:
Didn’t look comfortable, and frankly after those initial few matches after he joined, never really has. 5
Bassey:
Proved why he’s no substitute for Barisic. Cost two goals, and was just out of his depth. 4
Zungu:
Some neat enough passing but lacked any kind of impact in the match. 6
Arfield:
Worked hard as he always does but didn’t get a tonne of the ball anywhere where he could make a difference. 6
Aribo:
This system just doesn’t suit him. Can’t do any damage, and doesn’t do much on the ball period. Doesn’t get on it much for that matter. 5
Kent:
Rangers’ most dangerous player, got behind the rearguard a few times and should have won a penalty but for a bad call by the sub ref. Bright. 8
Roofe:
Was running all over the place, linking up a tonne but wasn’t able to have an effective impact as an attacker. 7
Itten:
Got zero service and wasn’t able to do a lot. 5
Subs:
Barisic:
Had absolutely no impact – counted one cross. 5
Davis:
Big impact with equalising goal and tried to make things happen. 7
Steven Gerrard:
Made four changes, but this was a side which simply didn’t show up, and despite the early goal, never looked like winning this match. Steven Gerrard and his team choked tonight – a big statement to make, and St Mirren deserved to go through. The implications of this result are colossal. 5