Hibernian 0 vs. Rangers 2 Mar. 04 2007
CAPITALISING ON CALAMITIES
It seems like forever since the glorious night that was the Hapoel Tel Aviv game but the Gers were back in action and were given a sterner test at Easter Road. There couldn’t have been a bigger difference in the two games either. From the sublime football and easy, well worked goals to the battling, solid teamwork that needed one amazing piece of vision and execution and one amazing piece of goalkeeping blunder. The end result though was the same and as they say, a win is a win.
The one major surprise for me was the exclusion of Klos who will more than likely be in goal come Thursday but was not given the much needed match practise that he needs. Other than that the team saw two changes with Novo out for Adam and Rae out for Ehiogu. After four minutes, the tone was set with Adam scoring that sublime free kick Rangers were quite content to soak up the pressure and push forward when they could. The second goal which squirmed under the Hibs keeper sealed the result with Hibs rarely looking like breaking down our sold back line.
Today’s Team :-
McGregor: - Made a couple of good stops in the second half but was very rarely troubled. Still looks suspect with high balls but will be a big miss come Thursday.
Rmed Verdict :- 6
Hutton: - Another good showing, and is starting to put a run of form together. Made some surging forward runs and looked composed at the back. Having such experience inside him must surely help.
Rmed Verdict :- 7
Ehiogu: - Big Marv but with a bit more footballing ability. He never shirked a challenge and won everything in the air. He just needs to stay injury free.
Rmed Verdict :- 8
Weir: - Has he actually made a mistake since pulling on a proper blue jersey? His biggest asset is his ability to boss “his” back line. Everyone knows there place and know about it if they don’t.
Rmed Verdict :- 7
Murray: - Returning to Easter road but will be happy that the Hibs fans had another target to aim for. Was solid at the back and never gave Sproule a sniff. Never got forward much, but the game dictated that, pretty much.
Rmed Verdict :- 6
Burke: - Not his style of game weather wise or pitch wise. Nevertheless, his work rate was good and he tracked back to help Hutton very well.
Rmed Verdict :- 6
Hemdani: - It was a hard pressed area in the centre of midfield. He tried to keep the ball and play a passing game but ended up with most of his work being done defensively.
Rmed Verdict :- 6
Thomson: - Would have probably been looking for a more accomplished performance to silence the boos but will be more than happy with the result. Again a good work rate kept Hibs attacks at bay.
Rmed Verdict :- 6
Adam: - We all know that he has a magical left foot but would generally look for more consistency from it. No such complaints today as he scored a beauty and will be sending a thank you card to the Hibs keeper for his second.
Rmed Verdict :- 8 (MOTM Was the hero of the piece today)
Bazza: - Taking a break from his man of the match performances today. Got little change out of the Hibs defence and ended up moving back into central midfield to try and stamp some authority on the game.
Rmed Verdict :- 6
Boyd: - Looked a bit keener to track back and showed why he doesn’t as he got booked for several wreck less challenges. Like Baz, he got only scraps to work with though.
Rmed Verdict :- 6
Prso (On for Boyd): - Hasn’t found his touch yet and looks like he needs game time.
Rmed Verdict :- 4
Smith :- Tactically spot on again as he tries to work to his teams strengths. Has to be admitted that there is more consistency about the team.
Rmed Verdict : - 7
With seven points now between us and third place we can now give a bit more focus to the Eufa Cup. Osasuna will prove a more challenging game but the same result would go down exceptionally well.
That’s one down and four to go in what really is a tricky set of games.
WATP
Baz.
It seems like forever since the glorious night that was the Hapoel Tel Aviv game but the Gers were back in action and were given a sterner test at Easter Road. There couldn’t have been a bigger difference in the two games either. From the sublime football and easy, well worked goals to the battling, solid teamwork that needed one amazing piece of vision and execution and one amazing piece of goalkeeping blunder. The end result though was the same and as they say, a win is a win.
The one major surprise for me was the exclusion of Klos who will more than likely be in goal come Thursday but was not given the much needed match practise that he needs. Other than that the team saw two changes with Novo out for Adam and Rae out for Ehiogu. After four minutes, the tone was set with Adam scoring that sublime free kick Rangers were quite content to soak up the pressure and push forward when they could. The second goal which squirmed under the Hibs keeper sealed the result with Hibs rarely looking like breaking down our sold back line.
Today’s Team :-
McGregor: - Made a couple of good stops in the second half but was very rarely troubled. Still looks suspect with high balls but will be a big miss come Thursday.
Rmed Verdict :- 6
Hutton: - Another good showing, and is starting to put a run of form together. Made some surging forward runs and looked composed at the back. Having such experience inside him must surely help.
Rmed Verdict :- 7
Ehiogu: - Big Marv but with a bit more footballing ability. He never shirked a challenge and won everything in the air. He just needs to stay injury free.
Rmed Verdict :- 8
Weir: - Has he actually made a mistake since pulling on a proper blue jersey? His biggest asset is his ability to boss “his” back line. Everyone knows there place and know about it if they don’t.
Rmed Verdict :- 7
Murray: - Returning to Easter road but will be happy that the Hibs fans had another target to aim for. Was solid at the back and never gave Sproule a sniff. Never got forward much, but the game dictated that, pretty much.
Rmed Verdict :- 6
Burke: - Not his style of game weather wise or pitch wise. Nevertheless, his work rate was good and he tracked back to help Hutton very well.
Rmed Verdict :- 6
Hemdani: - It was a hard pressed area in the centre of midfield. He tried to keep the ball and play a passing game but ended up with most of his work being done defensively.
Rmed Verdict :- 6
Thomson: - Would have probably been looking for a more accomplished performance to silence the boos but will be more than happy with the result. Again a good work rate kept Hibs attacks at bay.
Rmed Verdict :- 6
Adam: - We all know that he has a magical left foot but would generally look for more consistency from it. No such complaints today as he scored a beauty and will be sending a thank you card to the Hibs keeper for his second.
Rmed Verdict :- 8 (MOTM Was the hero of the piece today)
Bazza: - Taking a break from his man of the match performances today. Got little change out of the Hibs defence and ended up moving back into central midfield to try and stamp some authority on the game.
Rmed Verdict :- 6
Boyd: - Looked a bit keener to track back and showed why he doesn’t as he got booked for several wreck less challenges. Like Baz, he got only scraps to work with though.
Rmed Verdict :- 6
Prso (On for Boyd): - Hasn’t found his touch yet and looks like he needs game time.
Rmed Verdict :- 4
Smith :- Tactically spot on again as he tries to work to his teams strengths. Has to be admitted that there is more consistency about the team.
Rmed Verdict : - 7
With seven points now between us and third place we can now give a bit more focus to the Eufa Cup. Osasuna will prove a more challenging game but the same result would go down exceptionally well.
That’s one down and four to go in what really is a tricky set of games.
WATP
Baz.
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