Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst says that Hearts' Cammy Devlin is much better than what he showed on Saturday.
The Light Blues swept the Jambos aside at Tynecastle, winning 4-0 thanks to an Antonio Colak double in the first half plus Alfredo Morelos and Ryan Kent goals. Colak had made it 2-0 at the break but their second half was aided as Devlin flew into an x-rated challenge on Rangers winger Rabbi Matondo, sent packing for the Tynecastle tackle.
Van Bronckhorst was left in no doubt over whether it was a red card or not, but says that Hearts ' battler will learn from the incident. He said: “Rabbi was in duel with his opponent when Devlin came as a third man and he didn't expect him. I really like him (Devlin) as a player and I told him he doesn't need challenges like this. He's a far better player than to use those tackles."
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Speaking to Rangers TV, he added: “I think we started the game really well, the first goal was very important and the second goal after that also.
"But I think we created many chances especially in transition moments to score even more. Of course, with the sending off we knew we could control the game.
"We managed to score two more goals which maybe should’ve been more, but I think it was very positive that we kept a clean sheet as well."
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