Rangers 5 vs. Dundee United 0 Jan. 13 2007
WALT A WAY TO START
For the first time in a long time it feels good to be a Bear. It seems as though a huge weight has been lifted from my shoulders and a real sense of pride is once more rising to the surface. The day’s events heralded what we all hope to be the re-emergence of the mighty Gers after too many false dawns in recent times.
Ok, maybe I’m getting ahead of myself just a wee bit and maybe this performance has papered over a few cracks, but for too many weeks now we have not been able to express the kind of jubilance that was seen today, not only at the five nil outcome but also to what looks to be the making of a great managerial partnership that has all the pride, passion and desire as its supporters.
I have a good feeling that this is the start of something special for a club that deserves to be at the top.
Today’s team: -
McGregor: - The season’s most consistent performer took a bout of the wobbles in his bid to impress the new management. Didn’t look his most comfortable self and nearly cost us early on.
Rmed Verdict: - 6
Hutton: - His biggest downfall is his final ball. I’m sure if he could develop that side of his game our need for a new right back may not be so critical. He has the athleticism and his defensive game has greatly improved.
Rmed Verdict: - 7
Svensson: - Don’t quite no how to put this, but he was a rock at the heart of the defence today. A new sense of commitment showed in his play to the extent that he actually managed to get a yellow card! His first of the season I may add.
Rmed Verdict: - 8
Hemdani: - The press have mentioned him as a strong candidate for joining JRod in the exodus that may leave Ibrox. In my opinion we would be losing an all round good footballer who is doing a decent job in a role that is not his most natural.
Rmed Verdict: - 7
Murray: - Had a torrid first half against Samuel but fought hard against the pacey wide man and gave a decent account of himself. Easier game in the second and will be happy to record the clean sheet.
Rmed Verdict: - 7
Burke: - Fairly anonymous for long spells but showed he still has the tricks in his locker when he wants to use them. Made a timely run to get on the end of Boyd’s miscue to HEAD home the second.
Rmed Verdict: - 6
Bazza: - Contentious issue, but I for one am over the moon that he got the captaincy back and was even more thrilled when he rounded the keeper and drilled the ball home for the fifth. He also had a good game in bad passing conditions, laying on several great balls for Nacho especially.
Rmed Verdict: - 8
Clement: - I am very pleased to here that he doesn’t want to up sticks and leave just because a comrade has gone. A gifted young player and one of few legacies that have been left behind.
Rmed Verdict: - 7
Adam: - Was actually surprised to see him in the starting eleven today but Walter, like Le Guen, must see something in him and he was proven right as he struck a delightful half volley from way out to open the new regimes account. I just wonder if Walter might see a bit of Albertz in him?
Rmed Verdict: - 7
Prso: - Gave too much effort as he pulled his hamstring midway through the first half. It is a great disappointment to us let alone him.
Rmed Verdict: - 6
Boyd: - Compared to Ally on several occasions and now has him first hand. Like the great man himself, a couple of embarrassing blunders mean nothing when you can step up and take two later in the game.
Rmed Verdict: - 8
Novo (On for Prso): - Had a terrific impact on the game after being left on the bench. Must feel he has it all to prove again but did his chances the power of good with some great runs and crosses.
Rmed Verdict: - 9 (MOTM, came on and made all the difference.)
Sebo (On for Burke): - If McCoist can make something out of him I will eat my virtual hat. Wouldn’t put it past him though.
Rmed Verdict: - 4
Smith: - He must feel a bit like Midas at the moment as everything he touches turns to Gold. I truly hope that the trend continues.
Rmed Verdict: - 8
Today is most definitely a day for celebrating as the atmosphere at Ibrox proved. Long has it been since the support was as vocal and long may it continue.
There will be transfers to come and transfers to go as Walter really gets to grips with the job in hand but he couldn’t and we couldn’t have asked for a better start.
WATP
Baz.
For the first time in a long time it feels good to be a Bear. It seems as though a huge weight has been lifted from my shoulders and a real sense of pride is once more rising to the surface. The day’s events heralded what we all hope to be the re-emergence of the mighty Gers after too many false dawns in recent times.
Ok, maybe I’m getting ahead of myself just a wee bit and maybe this performance has papered over a few cracks, but for too many weeks now we have not been able to express the kind of jubilance that was seen today, not only at the five nil outcome but also to what looks to be the making of a great managerial partnership that has all the pride, passion and desire as its supporters.
I have a good feeling that this is the start of something special for a club that deserves to be at the top.
Today’s team: -
McGregor: - The season’s most consistent performer took a bout of the wobbles in his bid to impress the new management. Didn’t look his most comfortable self and nearly cost us early on.
Rmed Verdict: - 6
Hutton: - His biggest downfall is his final ball. I’m sure if he could develop that side of his game our need for a new right back may not be so critical. He has the athleticism and his defensive game has greatly improved.
Rmed Verdict: - 7
Svensson: - Don’t quite no how to put this, but he was a rock at the heart of the defence today. A new sense of commitment showed in his play to the extent that he actually managed to get a yellow card! His first of the season I may add.
Rmed Verdict: - 8
Hemdani: - The press have mentioned him as a strong candidate for joining JRod in the exodus that may leave Ibrox. In my opinion we would be losing an all round good footballer who is doing a decent job in a role that is not his most natural.
Rmed Verdict: - 7
Murray: - Had a torrid first half against Samuel but fought hard against the pacey wide man and gave a decent account of himself. Easier game in the second and will be happy to record the clean sheet.
Rmed Verdict: - 7
Burke: - Fairly anonymous for long spells but showed he still has the tricks in his locker when he wants to use them. Made a timely run to get on the end of Boyd’s miscue to HEAD home the second.
Rmed Verdict: - 6
Bazza: - Contentious issue, but I for one am over the moon that he got the captaincy back and was even more thrilled when he rounded the keeper and drilled the ball home for the fifth. He also had a good game in bad passing conditions, laying on several great balls for Nacho especially.
Rmed Verdict: - 8
Clement: - I am very pleased to here that he doesn’t want to up sticks and leave just because a comrade has gone. A gifted young player and one of few legacies that have been left behind.
Rmed Verdict: - 7
Adam: - Was actually surprised to see him in the starting eleven today but Walter, like Le Guen, must see something in him and he was proven right as he struck a delightful half volley from way out to open the new regimes account. I just wonder if Walter might see a bit of Albertz in him?
Rmed Verdict: - 7
Prso: - Gave too much effort as he pulled his hamstring midway through the first half. It is a great disappointment to us let alone him.
Rmed Verdict: - 6
Boyd: - Compared to Ally on several occasions and now has him first hand. Like the great man himself, a couple of embarrassing blunders mean nothing when you can step up and take two later in the game.
Rmed Verdict: - 8
Novo (On for Prso): - Had a terrific impact on the game after being left on the bench. Must feel he has it all to prove again but did his chances the power of good with some great runs and crosses.
Rmed Verdict: - 9 (MOTM, came on and made all the difference.)
Sebo (On for Burke): - If McCoist can make something out of him I will eat my virtual hat. Wouldn’t put it past him though.
Rmed Verdict: - 4
Smith: - He must feel a bit like Midas at the moment as everything he touches turns to Gold. I truly hope that the trend continues.
Rmed Verdict: - 8
Today is most definitely a day for celebrating as the atmosphere at Ibrox proved. Long has it been since the support was as vocal and long may it continue.
There will be transfers to come and transfers to go as Walter really gets to grips with the job in hand but he couldn’t and we couldn’t have asked for a better start.
WATP
Baz.
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