“Match of the match – 8” – Rangers players rated v Hearts at Ibrox

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“Match of the match – 8” – Rangers players rated v Hearts at Ibrox
TIllman nabbing the winner, a well-taken finish (Credit Rangers FC)

Rangers grafted to a needed three points at a sodden Ibrox as the rain bucketed down in Govan on yer ‘can he do it on a wet winter’s Wednesday night in Glasgow’ kind of evening.

Ibrox Noise’s Kevin brings you our ratings for this one.

McGregor – 6. Barely had anything to do, got a good hand to a cross to prevent a certain Halliday opener along with a foot to block a shocking defensive split between King and Davies.

Tavernier – 5. Looks out of sorts lately, wasn’t involved a lot, will benefit from the World Cup break.

Barisic – 6. Another who didn’t do an awful lot, but a decent assist for the goal.

King – 7. Commanding performance from young King tonight, possibly his best game since he became a regular starter.

Davies – 7. Was always in the right position and read the game well.

Sands – 5. Replaced at half time, another one to add to the injury list. Didn’t do much wrong though.

Lundstram – 4. Not a vintage performance from big bad John, he’s another who’ll benefit from a rest during the World Cup.

Matondo – 2. Struggling to think of any positive contribution. Frustrating. No wonder he’s been left out of the Wales squad.

Tillman – 7. Decent all round performance, looked hungry enough, worked hard and deserved his goal.

Kent – 8. Man of the match in the stadium and absolutely deserved. Most of our play went through him, and despite not getting the help he needed a lot of times, was brilliant in the build up to the goal.

Colak – 4. Difficult night for the big man. Needs to drop deeper in games like that, as Hearts nullified the service to him.

Subs-

Arfield– 5. On at half time for Sands, usual energy and grit, should’ve scored a second.

Wright – 7. Credit where it’s due, he made a positive impact and provided the composure that Matondo was missing. Coming on as an impact sub is the best use of him.

Morelos – 6. Looked sharp and caused more problems for them in 23 minutes than Colak did in 67 but finishing was wayward.

Kamara – n/a. Brought on to shore things up for the last 5 minutes and did what was required and even managed a lung-busting run to drive out of defence.

Gio – 7. When only 1 enforced change was announced at 6:30pm, there wouldn’t have been many fans who were feeling very confident. After a frankly abysmal first half, he got a reaction in the second 45. His subs help us to manage the game and while this one won’t go down as a vintage, fair play for getting the job done, considering the pressure he’s under.

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