Steven Gerrard’s Rangers will now have to focus all their energy on domestic football after being knocked out of the UEFA Europa League this evening.
The Gers went into tonight’s match against Rapid Vienna needing a victory but could only muster a Connor Goldson headed chance against the crossbar before conceding a late goal to lose 1-0.
It was a difficult and frustrating evening, ending Gerrard’s European dreams after making great progress in the competition this season.
There were certainly some positives to take from the match and one of those was the performance of Ross McCrorie, who was making his first start since a Scottish League Cup match back in September.
The 20-year-old was impressive defensively and allowed Ryan Jack to commit himself forward a little more than usual, with the confidence that McCrorie would mop up any danger behind him.
Some fans now want to see him start every week, calling on Gerrard to give him more game time than he’s been getting.
These supporters took to Twitter to share their thoughts…
Rangers were solid at the back, Jack and mccrorie were brilliant, only thing missing is someone creative to open up defences with a pass or play, also too predictable playing down the right all the time, the times we did go down the left we looked good
— Scott (@mcewan1986) December 13, 2018
I feel Ross McCrorie should start everyweek. Calming influence on lesser players.
— Al_bear (@tanked_up_drunk) December 13, 2018
Hats off to young McCrorie, thought he was terrific tonight
— Mikey (@mikeyrfc16) December 13, 2018
On a lighter note, I thought McCrorie was superb. Especially for it being his first start in months. Broke up play brilliantly.
— Clint Hilly (@Hilly1872) December 13, 2018
Can’t fault the effort of the players tonight, thought McCrorie and Jack were especially good
Saying that the lack of creativity has been exposed again, 2 shots on target in a must win game just isn’t good enough, January is absolutely massive for us now
Keep the heed folks ????
— Vintage Rangers Shirts (@RangersShirts) December 13, 2018
Thought Jack and Mccrorie were outstanding tonight. Would like Arfield in there with them for the next game
— Duncan Campbell (@dunccampbell) December 13, 2018
Ross McCrorie should play week in week out #RangersFC
— Ross Smith (@RossSmith737) December 13, 2018
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