Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Glasgow Live
Glasgow Live
Sport
Ben Banks

Rangers player rating v Hibs as Morelos endures horror cameo but attacking teammate impresses

Rangers played out a game with Hibs which ended in a fiercely contested Premiership match in Edinburgh.

The first half brought few chances but the away side should have been ahead when Tom Lawrence was presented a chance to put a shot home inside the box, but he opted to pass to Ryan Kent and the chance was gone. Hibs boss Lee Johnson made a double sub after 30 minutes as Paul Hanlon and Ewan Henderson were subbed amid a pack shuffle following an aggressive start from his team.

Rangers nudged ahead through a James Tavernier penalty following a challenge on Antonio Colak by Rocky Bushiri was deemed a foul by referee Willie Collum, but Hibs levelled five minutes after half-time via Martin Boyle. It then turned bonkers, with Tom Lawrence putting them ahead before two red cards for John Lundstram and Alfredo Morelos. Josh Campbell then levelled in stoppage time to make it two points dropped for Rangers. Here is how we rated the Light Blues.

READ MORE: Rangers transfer update as Giovanni van Bronckhorst prepared for 'crazy things' ahead of deadline

Sign up to Glasgow Live newsletter for more headlines straight to your inbox

Jon McLaughlin - 6

Didn't have a lot to do in the match other than pick the ball out his net when Boyle and Campbell scored.

James Tavernier - 7

Another goal from the Light Blues captain. Limited the dangerous Elie Youan to few clear cut chances despite his impressive pressing before moving central after Lundstram's dismissal.

Connor Goldson - 6

Defended well for the majority of the game and got booked again. Had to stand tall after the sending off but it wasn't enough.

James Sands - 7

Looks more confident than he did a couple of weeks ago in the centre-back position. A comfortable afternoon with Christian Doidge not noticed after coming on as a targetman.

Borna Barisic - 7

Stuck his task but occasionally switched off when Cadden came charging forward or Boyle looked to threaten. Another assist to the CV.

Ryan Jack - 7

A calm performance from him and then alongside other experienced pros, had to man the barricades in midfield when his team were down to 10.

John Lundstram - 5

Was his usual combative self in the middle of the park before his challenge on Boyle left his team with a tough task.

Tom Lawrence - 8

Another impressive game from the playmaker. Should have scored in the first half but made up for it with a clinical header.

Rabbi Matondo - 6

A quiet afternoon from the Welshman who struggled to get down the left against Marijan Cabraja.

Ryan Kent - 7

Sacrificed when his attacking teammate was sent packing. Always looked to get on the ball and made a few mazy runs.

Antonio Colak - 6

Got an hour after another start for the Croatian. His scoring run stopped but not through any lack of effort.

Alfredo Morelos - 1

Came on, slapped Porteous, got sent off. All in 13 minutes. Not a good day.

Scott Arfield - 3

Came on to assist as his team began to drop in numbers on the park. Helped them out with experience.

Steven Davis - 4

The elder statesman of the squad was calm amid the furore and made passes look simple in the heat of the moment.

Leon King - 4

A baptism of fire for the developing centre-back who had to stand up and prove if potential may turn to regular minutes. Did his chances no harm.

READ NEXT:

- Ben Davies on the Rangers 'eye-opener' as he opens up on transfer from Liverpool

- Tam McManus in Celtic and Rangers century prediction as he labels five sub rule 'very unfair'

- Rangers star James Tavernier in four word reply to Joe Aribo after first Southampton EPL strike

- Watch Joe Aribo's Southampton magic as former Rangers star sparks Leeds comeback with stunning goal

- Rangers transfer latest on Borna Barisic as full-back 'on targets list' for move to England

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.