Rangers 3 vs. 0 Aberdeen Mar. 17th 2007
“DON” AND DUSTED
Will the real Glasgow Rangers please stand up? It really is hard to believe that this is practically the same team that took the field in Spain just four days ago. From a team that couldn’t tackle, pass or create, never mind score, to a team that dominated possession, carved open a reputed tight defence and scored goals for fun. Oh, what it is to be a Rangers fan these days!
For the fifth game in this hectic period of thirteen days, Walter made four changes, introducing Papac for the injured Ehiogu, Bazza back in for Thomson, Prso in for Rae and Boyd in for Sebo. We also saw a change of system with the 4-4-2 coming back into play and didn’t Boyd revel in the fact of having a partner. The hat trick came in the first half in which Aberdeen were carved open at will and never looked once like the 2nd place challengers.
This was the ideal tonic after the disappointment of Europe and maybe reinforces the debate of Walter Smith who is criticised on foreign soil but when it comes to the SPL he knows how to get a team playing and especially at this moment in time that is exactly what is needed.
Today’s team: -
McGregor: - One of his quietest days in goal for a while. Had nothing of note to do and won’t get many easier clean sheets.
Rmed Verdict: - 7
Hutton: - Typically strong running all culminating in a terrific, determined run and cross to set up Boyd for the third. Strong in defence too. Challenging for Scottish honours?
Rmed Verdict: - 8
Papac: - Showed some good physical strength, too much sometimes but was rarely tested and basically had a comfortable afternoon. Raises the question of where Svensson now fits into things..
Rmed Verdict: - 7
Weir: - I’ve said nearly all I can about his heading and tackling but it’s also his organisational skills that have made him such a terrific acquisition.
Rmed Verdict: - 8
Murray: - Will be glad of a bit of respite. Has had a torrid run of games but looked a lot more comfortable in his role today and contributed to the attack when he could.
Rmed Verdict: - 7
Novo: - Direct, pacey and caused problems on the right all afternoon. His work rate, as usual was first rate. Quite often pushed well forward to give us a front three.
Rmed Verdict: - 8
Hemdani: - Played the lone holding player and it really was all that was required. Had great interaction with Bazza and will hopefully be tied to the club for a longer period.
Rmed Verdict: - 8
Bazza: - A great creative influence in the middle of the park and showed what we missed in midweek. Another question raised. Is he better played, as today, as the attack minded midfielder or just behind the lone attacker?
Rmed Verdict: - 8
Adam: - Terrific first half display. Tucked in to make up a solid midfield and made good drives forward. Never scared of taking on a shot and created another for Boyd. Died out of the game in the second half but overall a very good show.
Rmed Verdict: - 8
Prso: - His first start for a while and showed signs of the man that we’ve missed for too long. Good physical presence chased the ball into the corners and jinked his way through the Aberdeen defence.
Rmed Verdict: - 8
Boyd: - I understand some of the criticism that gets levelled against him but I think a lot of that stemmed from his lack of support. Throw a man up there to assist and he is transformed once more into the lethal hit man that he truly is.
Rmed Verdict: - 9 (MOTM hat trick hero)
Burke (On for Novo): - Came on only to have to come off again. Hopefully it doesn’t affect his cap chances.
Rmed Verdict: - 3
Rae (On for Burke): - Given another run out, just to see things out.
Rmed Verdict: - 3
Shinnie (On for Prso): - Great time to make a debut.
Rmed Verdict: - 3
Smith: - Shook off the midweek hangover to put us well clear in the battle for second. Good move switching to the 4-4-2 as well.
Rmed Verdict: - 8
It was a good days football where we once more showed signs of being, at least, a decent team. Walter has work to do and he knows it but this must give him some encouragement for the future.
WATP
Baz.
Will the real Glasgow Rangers please stand up? It really is hard to believe that this is practically the same team that took the field in Spain just four days ago. From a team that couldn’t tackle, pass or create, never mind score, to a team that dominated possession, carved open a reputed tight defence and scored goals for fun. Oh, what it is to be a Rangers fan these days!
For the fifth game in this hectic period of thirteen days, Walter made four changes, introducing Papac for the injured Ehiogu, Bazza back in for Thomson, Prso in for Rae and Boyd in for Sebo. We also saw a change of system with the 4-4-2 coming back into play and didn’t Boyd revel in the fact of having a partner. The hat trick came in the first half in which Aberdeen were carved open at will and never looked once like the 2nd place challengers.
This was the ideal tonic after the disappointment of Europe and maybe reinforces the debate of Walter Smith who is criticised on foreign soil but when it comes to the SPL he knows how to get a team playing and especially at this moment in time that is exactly what is needed.
Today’s team: -
McGregor: - One of his quietest days in goal for a while. Had nothing of note to do and won’t get many easier clean sheets.
Rmed Verdict: - 7
Hutton: - Typically strong running all culminating in a terrific, determined run and cross to set up Boyd for the third. Strong in defence too. Challenging for Scottish honours?
Rmed Verdict: - 8
Papac: - Showed some good physical strength, too much sometimes but was rarely tested and basically had a comfortable afternoon. Raises the question of where Svensson now fits into things..
Rmed Verdict: - 7
Weir: - I’ve said nearly all I can about his heading and tackling but it’s also his organisational skills that have made him such a terrific acquisition.
Rmed Verdict: - 8
Murray: - Will be glad of a bit of respite. Has had a torrid run of games but looked a lot more comfortable in his role today and contributed to the attack when he could.
Rmed Verdict: - 7
Novo: - Direct, pacey and caused problems on the right all afternoon. His work rate, as usual was first rate. Quite often pushed well forward to give us a front three.
Rmed Verdict: - 8
Hemdani: - Played the lone holding player and it really was all that was required. Had great interaction with Bazza and will hopefully be tied to the club for a longer period.
Rmed Verdict: - 8
Bazza: - A great creative influence in the middle of the park and showed what we missed in midweek. Another question raised. Is he better played, as today, as the attack minded midfielder or just behind the lone attacker?
Rmed Verdict: - 8
Adam: - Terrific first half display. Tucked in to make up a solid midfield and made good drives forward. Never scared of taking on a shot and created another for Boyd. Died out of the game in the second half but overall a very good show.
Rmed Verdict: - 8
Prso: - His first start for a while and showed signs of the man that we’ve missed for too long. Good physical presence chased the ball into the corners and jinked his way through the Aberdeen defence.
Rmed Verdict: - 8
Boyd: - I understand some of the criticism that gets levelled against him but I think a lot of that stemmed from his lack of support. Throw a man up there to assist and he is transformed once more into the lethal hit man that he truly is.
Rmed Verdict: - 9 (MOTM hat trick hero)
Burke (On for Novo): - Came on only to have to come off again. Hopefully it doesn’t affect his cap chances.
Rmed Verdict: - 3
Rae (On for Burke): - Given another run out, just to see things out.
Rmed Verdict: - 3
Shinnie (On for Prso): - Great time to make a debut.
Rmed Verdict: - 3
Smith: - Shook off the midweek hangover to put us well clear in the battle for second. Good move switching to the 4-4-2 as well.
Rmed Verdict: - 8
It was a good days football where we once more showed signs of being, at least, a decent team. Walter has work to do and he knows it but this must give him some encouragement for the future.
WATP
Baz.
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