It was a case of job done for Steven Gerrard’s Rangers on Thursday night, despite not producing a wholly convincing performance against Macedonian minnows FK Shkupi in UEFA Europa League qualifying.
Leading 2-0 heading into the second leg next week, the Gers should have scored more goals on the night, lacking the clinical edge they will need to find if they are to compete for major honours this season.
Fans weren’t massively excited about the overall performance but it was a chance to see some new signings in action, with six starting the match and the likes of Ovie Ejaria also coming off the bench.
Ejaria certainly caught the eye in the middle of the park and although his decision making could improve when in advanced areas, he showed he has the personality and ambition to be a success in the first team.
These fans were impressed by his first Rangers action, taking to Twitter to share their thoughts on his substitute appearance…
https://twitter.com/Pena_Cartel/status/1017510498747723776
Ejaria and Middelton done enough in 20 odd minutes to warrant a start on Tuesday I thought.
— 🇬🇧 Scottie 🇹🇭 (@ksc4273) July 12, 2018
https://twitter.com/boag22/status/1017523819265908736
https://twitter.com/Chr1sMcLaughlin/status/1017518082468777986
https://twitter.com/csljm84/status/1017529398747115520
https://twitter.com/A1872_/status/1017516749762322432
https://twitter.com/BaccaIieri/status/1017508642646523904
That Ejaria reminds me of Zelalem when on the ball good at doing quick changes of direction with the ball at his feet
— Bradley 🇬🇧 (@RfcBradley) July 12, 2018
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