Rangers 1 vs. Motherwell 0 - April 8/2006

TEMPERATURE CHECK

As the race for second really starts to hot up, especially with the final fixtures announced, our beloved Rangers decide to run cold. Granted they faced a tough tackling Motherwell side who had a lot to play for in terms of a top six place, and granted we got the three points which,really, is all thats required but I for one expected more. We had started to look like a side on the up, a good win at United last week, Hearts losing to Celt.. and the points and goal difference down to 3 and 9 respectivley, but yesyerday knocked us back and showed us just how hard the fight is going to be. Lets hope we're up to the challenge!

Today's Team :-

Mullet :- Booed constantly for his "alleged" comments and, if true then, rightly so. Credit where its due though, he saved our skins on a couple of occasions, which shows a lot for his concentration and profesionalism.
RMed Verdict :- 7

Hutton :- Made some good driving runs down the right flank. Final ball needs a little work but pretty solid overall.
RMed Verdict :- 6

J Rod :- A.k.a. the Rock. Looked strong and up for it. His concentration is first class and he never shirks responsibility. A mainstay for years to come.
RMed Verdict :- 7

Soti :- The first of two players who need that temperature check. Blowing hot and cold is just the norm. for Soti. Distinctly average game which saw him lose possesion to readilly.
RMed Verdict :- 6

Smith :- Good shift from him but still has a bit to learn. Allowed Clarkson to turn him to get a shot away. Just starting to wonder whether PLG will have a bit more experienced man in at left back next year.
RMed Verdict :- 6

Lovenpants :- Like Soti, you never know what to expect. Had great and terrible spells all in the one game, including a couple of missed sitters.
RMed Verdict :- 6

Hemdani :- Does the defensive stuff extremely well and has that continental feel to him. Unfortunatley his attacking abilities let him down a bagful and another that i see PLG changing next year.
RMed Verdict :- 6

Bazza :- Typified what is needed in the comming weeks. Courage and determination which drives him on despite injury. Had a good game, was always available to take a pass and created several chances.
RMed Verdict :- 8 (MOTM)

Prso :- Good display again by the big man. Never stops trying and made several good runs down the flank. Another whos good form is vital to us.
RMed Verdict :- 7

Buffel :- The creative mind behind the working team. His livley runs and good vision created our goal. Just seems to lack endurance.
RMed Verdict :- 7

Boyd :- Right place, right time and right man for the job. Another goal to add to his impressive tally. Could go down in SPL history for being top scorer for two teams in the one season.
RMed Verdict :- 7

Big Eck :- First time in a long while he has picked the same team two weeks in a row. We'll need that consistency, with the inclusion of Burkey for Lovenpants, in the run in.
RMed Verdict :- 6

It was a tight game against a tough team in a tense atmosphere but the three points are ours. Now the heat is really turned up as we enter the last five games and if need be we "will" hammer Hearts on the last day of the season. Besides with our last day record of late, they dont have a chance!!

WATP

Baz.