Rangers won an epic battle of wills in the Scottish Premiership on Wednesday night, overcoming Aberdeen 4-2 at Pittodrie to pick up all three points.
With Celtic also winning at home to Hibernian, it was an absolutely crucial result and keeps the Hoops within sight at the top of the league table.
A double from Alfredo Morels, a James Tavernier penalty and a fierce Jermain Defoe finish in stoppage was enough to secure the victory and send the away fans home very happy indeed.
In a match that saw a player from each team sent off, Steven Gerrard’s side had to dig deep to hold on to their winning margin, with the performance of Ross McCrorie standing out as crucial to the win.
The young defensive midfielder was outstanding throughout and it’s clear he is rapidly maturing into an elite player.
Rangers are far more secure in the middle of the park when he’s playing and there’s no way he should be dropped for upcoming matches.
Fans couldn’t get enough of his performance and took to Twitter to share their thoughts…
Mcgreggor & McCrorie played outstanding tonight, McCrorie man of the match for me without mcgreggor don’t think we would have done it !???????? 3 points ⚽️ #WATP
— Rebecca???????????? (@Rebecca30245170) February 6, 2019
i know Morelos gets all the headlines but how good a player has McCrorie become he was outstanding tonight
— simon (@silew1975) February 6, 2019
Ross mccrorie is a battle tank
— John Berry (@John_Berry94) February 6, 2019
Ross McCrorie was immense tonight. Absolutely everywhere. As was Lewis Ferguson. Not be long till he’s playing for the famous ????⚪️????
— Gavin (@_Gavin_6) February 6, 2019
Mccrorie is brilliant btw. Key to our midfield
— Kieran (@kieranmcl96) February 6, 2019
Ross McCrorie btw, outstanding player!
— Alex John Morrison (@alexjohn_07) February 6, 2019
Ross mccrorie falling backwards and still winning the header says it all about him absolute soldier
— CJ (@Cjnovo992) February 6, 2019