Midfielder Ryan Jack’s performance for Rangers in last night’s Qualifying Second Round tie with FK Osijek left plenty of fans salivating.
???? REACTION: Steven Gerrard spoke to @RangersTV after tonight's match against @nkosijek. pic.twitter.com/0qqpg5Bkzm
— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) August 2, 2018
Going into the game with a 1-0 advantage from the first leg abroad with Alfredo Morelos finding the net, Nikola Katic gave Rangers the advantage in the second leg but a late equaliser from the visitors did give the match a more nervy ending.
However, Rangers are through to the next stage and that’s all that ultimately matters and now we look forward to a two-legged affair against Maribor.
Having fought back to fitness following his injury last season, Jack put in a very impressive display in the middle of the park and he not only won plaudits from the fanbase, he got the ultimate accolade as manager Steven Gerrard purred with his showing and admitted that as a midfielder, Jack’s effort across the 90 minutes left him ‘jealous’ of the performance.
The Official Site have him saying.
“I thought Ryan Jack was absolutely stunning. I thought it was a stunning performance – I think in Scotland you call it the number four role, in England it’s the number six – whatever it is, it was an absolutely stunning performance from him.”
Gerrard also treated the press to.
“This is a kid who missed six months at the back end of last season. I am delighted with Ryan’s performance. I’ve got a good type on my hands there. He’s a player who cares, who wants to win and is prepared to go out and do exactly what you’ve asked of him. I think he made one minor mistake during 90 minutes in a big football match. As a midfielder, I was jealous of Ryan’s performance tonight.”
Fans weren’t arguing as they reacted to the game themselves on social media.
High praise indeed for Ryan Jack and deserved imo ????????
— Daryl Murdoch (@MurdochDaryl) August 2, 2018
If I was Ryan Jack I’d have a semi for the next few days after listening to the gaffer calling me stunning.
Superb tonight lads ????????????
— JJ Bird ???? (@JJBRD_21) August 2, 2018
congrats to stevie and @RangersFC . Good luck in further stages.. YNWA ????????????
— ConeyChiwa (@grgg94) August 2, 2018
Stevie G, is the best thing to happen to us in a long time! I am getting more excited about our prospects. Can't wait to buy the mandarin top, been far too long.
— ????????Dave ???????? (@chalkyrollo) August 2, 2018
Another honest appraisal from the gaffer..team are improving game by game…and agree Ryan Jack was outstanding tonight ????
— Kellie Perrie (@perrie_kellie) August 2, 2018
Great energy about the team tonight. Still need better quality in final third but it will come. Ryan Jack was indeed superb.
— Graeme ???????????????????????????? ???????? (@Ednie_G) August 3, 2018
Agreed gaffer , Jack was immense ????⚪️????????
— keir mcintyre (@KeirMcintyre) August 3, 2018
Night teem. Ryan Jack Ballon D’or ????????
— Mark (@Sparky_1872) August 3, 2018
Was questioning why he would Start Jack over Arfield or McCrorie but boy did Ryan Jack prove me wrong
— RangersFC✊???????????? (@therangerszone1) August 3, 2018
What a performance from Ryan Jack tonight. Was absolutely everywhere on the park and calm after winning the ball back, exactly what we lacked last season
— Calum (@CalumMorris1) August 2, 2018
Can’t get over how good Ryan Jack was btw, Bloody outstanding.
Best performance from him in a rangers jersey I’d say!
— Stu (@boag22) August 2, 2018