siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/competitions/championship/rangers-4-2-hibs-player-ratings-1-3986285Rangers 4 - 2 Hibs: Wes Foderingham 5Had little to do for most of the match and should have done better when called upon late as he allowed a high ball to bounce three yards out, where Malonga headed in to give the visitors late hope.James Tavernier - 8A much improved performance on recent weeks. The cavalier full-back had a greater sense of urgency in attack and was generally solid in defence, helping to keep McGinn quiet throughout. He also started the move which led to the opening goal.Rob Kiernan 6The centre back was too deep at Hibernians opening goal, playing Jason Cummings onside. Recovered thereafter to have a solid days work.Danny Wilson 6Distribution was a little sketchy at times and left a leg out when trying to challenge a Hibs attacker around the penalty area on a couple of occasions. However, he was another who did his job well overall to keep the visiting attackers quiet.Lee Wallace 7On another day Wallace could have had a couple of assists as he provided support from deep on the left. Defensively the Rangers captain stayed strong throughout.Andy Halliday 4The boyhood Rangers fan could have cost his side dear with a needless red card. He may not have headbutted Fraser Fyvie, but with a 3-1 lead at the time he was foolish to get involved with his opposite number in the first place. Also responsible for a powderpuff challenge in the build-up to Hibernians opener and was occasionally sloppy in possession.Martyn Waghorn 8A lively performance from the striker, flitting between the right wing and up front, was capped off with a terrific solo goal late in the game.Nicky Law 8Law gave Rangers more industry in the centre of the park and his work rate unsettled the much vaunted Hibernian midfield, who all had off-days.Jason Holt 9Man of the match. Holts contribution wasnt just about the goals he contributed though scoring two and helping to set up another is a fine days work in itself he also sparkled in possession. Rangers passing was slick and accurate throughout with Holt setting an example from the very start.Barrie McKay 8Quiet start but the winger grew into the game and was never afraid to run at opponents, helping to drive the hosts up the park on many a counter-attack.Kenny Miller 6The veteran striker was lively but his final touch continually deserted him on this occasion. Passed up a couple of chances without even troubling the goalkeeper.SubstitutesDean Shiels 7The former Hibs man slotted into the midfield in place of Law perfectly and produced a terrific cross for Rangers third goal.Nicky Clark 7Produced a deft finish to put Rangers two up, a goal that would prove to be decisive after Hallidays red card and Malongas header.Dominic Ball 5Sat in front of the back four but couldnt do much in the unfamiliar position in the time he had.By Craig FowlerHIBERNIANMark Oxley - 6Little chance with any of the goals and made one vital save in the first half to keep Hibs in the match.David Gray - 5Good work in the lead-up to Cummings opener but caught in no mans land before Holt - and Rangers - second. Replaced at half time after a clash of heads.Paul Hanlon - 6Settled down after a shaky start but has had better games. Unlucky with deflection for second goal but cant be faulted for trying to get in the way of the shot.Darren McGregor - 5Normally a dependable choice in the Hibs rearguard, McGregor had a game to forget as he struggled along with the rest of the Hibs defence to marshal the Rangers forward line. Dragged out of position to give Holt space for the equaliser.Lewis Stevenson - 6Inviting cross led to Malongas goal that briefly gave Hibs hope, but found it hard going at times against James Tavernier.Fraser Fyvie - 4Gave the ball away for Holts second and never really recovered from the misplaced pass. Overreacted to handbags with Halliday and was booked minutes later for petulant foul.Dylan McGeouch - 7Returned to the starting XI and was always keen to get forward. Brings an urgency sometimes missing from the Hibs midfield but along with the rest of the midfield, didnt ever take the game by the scruff of its neck.Liam Henderson - 6Started brightly like his team-mates, but faded as the game went on as the Hibs midfield, normally so slick and effective, flattered to deceive.John McGinn - 5An uncharacteristically quiet performance from McGinn. Perhaps unlucky not to win a free kick in the D after a mazy run in the first 45 but failed to replicate the starring role he played the last time the sides met.James Keatings - 5Got the nod up top with Cummings, but didnt produce the sort of form that saw him net five goals in two games earlier this season.Jason Cummings - 8Chased everything, hassled the Rangers defence and coolly chipped the ball over Foderingham for the opener. Suffered from the unusually lacklustre midfield performance but was head and shoulders above the rest.SubstitutesLiam Fontaine - 6On at half time for Gray and was commanding in the air and dealt comfortably enough with the Rangers attacking threat.Dominique Malonga - 7On for Keatings and got his name on the scoresheet after bundling home from a Fyvie cross.Martin Boyle - 5His pace is often used to great effect against tiring sides but he got little joy from Wallace on the right.By Patrick McPartlinREFEREEBobby Madden - 7Missed a free-kick for Hibs in the build-up to Rangers second goal and was perhaps duped by Fyvie at Hallidays red card, although the Gers midfielder did kick out prior to the phantom headbutt. Other than that he let the game flow and was always in control Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 75,045 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Patrick Mcpartlin gobbles priests.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 110,161 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Patrick Mcpartlin gobbles priests..Don't we all Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prso's headband 35,917 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 The refs rating! Haha. Liam Henderson was pish, glad thats the tarriers future Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 I thought Wallace had a great game and led by example especially at crucial moment's in the second half, one of his best games recently. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Blue 9,517 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Dominique Malonga - 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Patrick Mcpartlin gobbles priests..So how do rate him ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broxi 11,676 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Daily Record gave Law a 5, Scotsman give him an 8. Scotsman are correct. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo 1,435 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 8 for Barrie is a bit generous! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,660 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 8 for Barrie is a bit generous!Whit!? He was by far our most dangerous attacking player Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillete 1,338 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Who cares about hibs ratings Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 31,272 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Whit!? He was by far our most dangerous attacking playerMore effective in the second half. I like the fact he hugs the touch line creating width. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSM 20,892 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 The 4 for Halliday is a joke and seems purely based on his (unjustified) red card. Thought he played well up until that point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minus22 207 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Whit!? He was by far our most dangerous attacking playerOut of interest did you watch the game at ibrox or on the Tv? Just curious if it gives a different perspective. Cerainly did a couple of good things second half, apart from that I thought he was pish, first half particularly. Goes long spells being ineffectual, not looking for the ball, clumsily trying to beat a man and failing, going hiding, or just cuts in and slows play down. He's fragile and a weak link imo. He's neither confident or aggressive enough. I'd rather be coming on and praising the boy but I'm just not impressed by him. I know someone will come on and say he's got 10 assists or something, but so does tav. That speaks volumes. We need more from him or a better player in these areas Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumnockbear 2,446 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Dominique Malonga - 7 LOLZ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumnockbear 2,446 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 8 for Barrie is a bit generous!Really ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumnockbear 2,446 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Whit!? He was by far our most dangerous attacking playerExactly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumnockbear 2,446 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Out of interest did you watch the game at ibrox or on the Tv? Just curious if it gives a different perspective. Cerainly did a couple of good things second half, apart from that I thought he was pish, first half particularly. Goes long spells being ineffectual, not looking for the ball, clumsily trying to beat a man and failing, going hiding, or just cuts in and slows play down. He's fragile and a weak link imo. He's neither confident or aggressive enough. I'd rather be coming on and praising the boy but I'm just not impressed by him. I know someone will come on and say he's got 10 assists or something, but so does tav. That speaks volumes. We need more from him or a better player in these areasNever heard so much shite mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minus22 207 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Never heard so much shite mate I will massacre you Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxterboy 476 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 4 for Andy.GTF! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds_Bear 8,145 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Whit!? He was by far our most dangerous attacking playerHe missed the target with every shot he had including and absolute sitter, David Gray had him in his back pocket during the first half and I only think he had a decent performance in the second half. I would say 8 is generous as well, 6 for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo 1,435 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Whit!? He was by far our most dangerous attacking playerHe had one good run where he megged McGregor but apart from that he wasn't at the races. Usually a big fan of the wee man but he looked like he wanted rid of it yesterday when he got it and hardly ever had a real go at the full back. Seemed the general consensus in MFG yesterday but obviously not on here! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo 1,435 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 He missed the target with every shot he had including and absolute sitter, David Gray had him in his back pocket during the first half and I only think he had a decent performance in the second half. I would say 8 is generous as well, 6 for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGM_72 3,729 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Could be pedantic about numbers/ratings but I felt Gray gave as good as he got against McKay in the first half, McKay got past him at times just as much as Gray stopped him but in the second half he was our most effective player until subbed, McGregor couldn't deal with him at all.As someone highlighted previously, the fact that he hugs the touchline helps us create pockets of space further in-field, especially with Wallace looking to link up. Also think his defensive work is something that is particularly useful. McKay also set up the second goal (though maybe Hanlon gets the assist there heh.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBOO72 4,463 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Law does not deserve an 8. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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