The 4th Official
·3 September 2022
The 4th Official
·3 September 2022
Rangers travelled to Parkhead this afternoon for the season’s first Old Firm derby. A result would have ended Celtic’s all-win run, but the Gers failed miserably to challenge the champions of Scotland. It ended in a 4-0 humiliation for the Europa League runners-up.
Below are the Rangers players rated in their dreadful defeat against Celtic.
Jon McLaughlin: 4
A shambolic display from the Scotsman who could have done a lot better to stop at least a couple of strikes in the first half. It got even worse late in the game when his mistake led to David Turnbull’s goal.
James Tavernier: 5
Was poor defensively as he left a lot of space behind. Offered little threat high up the pitch due to the lack of accurate crosses as well as passes into the final third.
Connor Goldson: 5
An underwhelming display from the centre-half who failed to control the game in the defensive third. His tackles were rusty and the long balls lacked accuracy.
James Sands: 5
Worked hard in deep defence, but he struggled against Celtic’s free-flowing game. Could have done better with his positioning and passing game.
Borna Barisic: 5.5
Whipped in a few crosses from the left as the Croatian tried his best to link up with Ryan Kent. However, he found a hard time against Abada who fired in twice inside the first half.
John Lundstram: 6
Looked combative in the centre of the pitch. But the composure of Callum McGregor refrained him from building momentum. Made way for Ryan Jack late in the match.
Glen Kamara: 5
Looked off-paced in midfield. Hardly had any impact during the first half and was replaced by Scott Wright at the half-time break.
Jon McLaughlin
Steven Davis: 6
His work rate is praiseworthy, but the veteran Northern Irishman lacked the pace against a youthful Celtic midfield.
Malik Tillman: 6
Was mostly unsuccessful with his dribbling attempts. Had an effort that went wide as the young USMNT attacker failed to make a difference before making way for Scott Arfield around the hour mark.
Ryan Kent: 6
Created a few chances from the left which, however, went in vain. Ran out of ideas towards the end and was taken off for Fashion Sakala with 12 minutes remaining.
Antonio Colak: 5.5
The in-form centre-forward failed to find the target despite a few attempts against the run of play. Should have scored at least once before making way for Alfredo Morelos for the final half an hour.
Scott Wright: 6
Added pace from the wide since replacing Kamara at half-time.
Alfredo Morelos: 5.5
Played for the first time since his dismissal against Hibernian. The Colombian needs to regain his rhythm before it gets too late.
Scott Arfield: 6
The Gers’ ‘super sub’ failed to make any noteworthy contribution during the final half an hour.
Fashion Sakala: 5.5
Hardly had any touches in the final third.
Ryan Jack: 5.5
Nothing exceptional from the Scotsman except for fresh legs in the middle of the pitch.