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Ah Going to watch the second team in the league.
Match Thread Hearts v Rangers - 12:00 Sunday - BT Sports
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Ian-RFC
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Pepe Silvia
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Thought Grezda had his best game in a rangers shirt today, starting to show what he is capable of what
Davie Meiklejohn
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It would seem to me that there should be a few notices issued fron the compliance officer for that. I won't hold my breath though
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Dott beat Hendry.
Fondablondes
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It was 2-1 going on 6-1. We dominated possession, had more than 3 times the number of attempts at goal and 4 times the number of shots on target than Hertz. Avril is a div if he thinks they deserved to have won.
Morelos was again immense. Tav and Goldson were excellent as well. Grezda looked more than decent in the first half and I'm getting fed up apologising to Andy Halliday for writing him off. Great save by Greegs in the first half, but we expect that.
It's been a long time coming, but we are back on top. We may not stay there but we'll be a damn sight closer than we've been for years. I'll tell you what though, this squad knows much more about what being a Rangers player is than they did at the start of the season. The reaction from the coaching team, players on the bench and players on the pitch at fulltime had me beaming with pride. They now get this.
Morelos was again immense. Tav and Goldson were excellent as well. Grezda looked more than decent in the first half and I'm getting fed up apologising to Andy Halliday for writing him off. Great save by Greegs in the first half, but we expect that.
It's been a long time coming, but we are back on top. We may not stay there but we'll be a damn sight closer than we've been for years. I'll tell you what though, this squad knows much more about what being a Rangers player is than they did at the start of the season. The reaction from the coaching team, players on the bench and players on the pitch at fulltime had me beaming with pride. They now get this.
Ardoyne RSC
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I saw Madden make quite a few mistakes today, all of them benefitted Hearts except one, the so-called offside goal, and even that was down to the linesman. Levein doesn't know WTF he is talking about. He really is a whinging bastard.
Walter2
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But Craig we've been told time after time after time, that these things equal themselves out over the season!!!!
Liviger1984
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I enjoy hearing the pain in the voices of the BT commentators and the radio ones also. Makes it all the better. GIRUY ya bead rattling c*nts.
tazzabear
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I wonder if he’s contributed since.
tazzabear
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Well, you outlasted a lot of us.
The Lone Sniper
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Yep - he's still giving advice on how we should set up our midfield.
tazzabear
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The Morelos comment is just keeping in tune with the narrative.
Throw as much mud as possible and Morelos becomes a dirty wee cheatin’’ bar steward.
(Apologies, I’ve quoted the wrong post!)
tazzabear
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The Morelos comment is just keeping in tune with the narrative.
Throw as much mud as possible and Morelos becomes a dirty wee cheatin’’ bar steward.
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As above.
BillySimpson
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Bloody hell, it's taken years to get there, but it's a might fine view from the top.
Cumbernauld gers
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Great result and performance in the end.
Tav and AM played really well.
Total and utter needless challange from Arfield.
Tav and AM played really well.
Total and utter needless challange from Arfield.
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WE WELCOME THE CHASE!
Aldo007
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He has to be done big style.
mercario
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No, I was talking about people who were on at him for delivery mate.
Not sure what facts I'm missing??
Ian-RFC
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Ten-man Rangers moved top of the Premiership for the first time under Steven Gerrard after a fiery comeback victory over Hearts at Tynecastle.
Following Scott Arfield's red card for a rash challenge on goalkeeper Zdenek Zlamal, the visitors held on for the final 20 minutes to move a point clear.
Hearts were rewarded for a strong start by a Gareth McAuley own goal but Connor Goldson quickly levelled.
Alfredo Morelos then added the decisive touch from an offside position.
The striker's goal, equalling the Premiership era record of scoring in seven successive games, was one of many contentious moments in a tempestuous game.
It was a fourth league loss in a row for Hearts, who were top of the table in early November, leaving them in fourth place.
The hosts were much improved from their limp loss at St Mirren and headers from Steven MacLean and Arnaud Djoum forced good early saves from Allan McGregor.
A neat move on 29 minutes culminated with Marcus Godinho delivering a low cross from the right and a sliding McAuley could only divert the ball into his own net.
Rangers responded with a ferocious onslaught, with Djoum diving to nod clear from a Ovie Ejaria header, moments before the leveller arrived.
Zlamal saved well at the feet of Goldson from a corner but the central defender was able to bundle the rebound high into the net.
A James Tavernier free-kick brushed the side-netting and Zlamal blocked bravely from McAuley as Rangers kept up the pressure and what proved to be the winner arrived before the interval.
Morelos, who missed a good chance on the volley before Hearts scored, raced away too early from a free-kick and was clearly offside when he applied a deft touch to Tavernier's terrific delivery. But the goal stood and took the Colombian's tally for the season to 17.
Morelos was involved in a running battle with returning Hearts captain Christophe Berra all afternoon, with both men frequently wrestling off the ball.
The frantic pace continued in the second half, with both sets of players, both dugouts and the fans inside a packed stadium screaming for every decision.
Goalmouth chances dried up though, as Rangers took a hold of midfield and looked menacing on the counter-attack.
Morelos went close, stretching to send Ejaria's cross just wide before Rangers picked up their seventh red card of the season.
Zlamal produced two good stops to deny Daniel Candeias and Morelos, and had the ball in both hands on the goalline as Arfield came clattering in to ram it over the line, smashing into the keeper's head with his knee.
Referee Bobby Madden, who had produced just one yellow card in a stormy contest, immediately sent Arfield packing but Gerrard's depleted side had few problems holding out.
'Rangers hit back quickly and decisively' - Analysis
BBC Scotland's Brian McLauchlin at Tynecastle
Credit must go to Gerrard and his players. They fought back quickly and decisively and deserved their victory. They also had more than a slice of fortune for what proved to be the winner.
Morelos escaped punishment after jumping into Hearts captain Berra and was then one of three Rangers men in an offside position when he flicked the ball into the far corner.
There is no doubting the talents of Morelos but not for the first time his temperament can be called into question. And Gerrard will surely be asking questions of Arfield, who needlessly went in with both feet on Zlamal giving the referee no option but to issue a straight red card.
Rangers now sit proudly at the top of the top flight for the first time in seven years. The task that lies ahead is to stay there and keep Celtic, who have played a game fewer, at bay.
For Hearts this was their sixth match without a win in all competitions but it was a spirited performance and, with the busy December period now under way, may not have to wait too long before they get back to winning ways.
Following Scott Arfield's red card for a rash challenge on goalkeeper Zdenek Zlamal, the visitors held on for the final 20 minutes to move a point clear.
Hearts were rewarded for a strong start by a Gareth McAuley own goal but Connor Goldson quickly levelled.
Alfredo Morelos then added the decisive touch from an offside position.
The striker's goal, equalling the Premiership era record of scoring in seven successive games, was one of many contentious moments in a tempestuous game.
It was a fourth league loss in a row for Hearts, who were top of the table in early November, leaving them in fourth place.
The hosts were much improved from their limp loss at St Mirren and headers from Steven MacLean and Arnaud Djoum forced good early saves from Allan McGregor.
A neat move on 29 minutes culminated with Marcus Godinho delivering a low cross from the right and a sliding McAuley could only divert the ball into his own net.
Rangers responded with a ferocious onslaught, with Djoum diving to nod clear from a Ovie Ejaria header, moments before the leveller arrived.
Zlamal saved well at the feet of Goldson from a corner but the central defender was able to bundle the rebound high into the net.
A James Tavernier free-kick brushed the side-netting and Zlamal blocked bravely from McAuley as Rangers kept up the pressure and what proved to be the winner arrived before the interval.
Morelos, who missed a good chance on the volley before Hearts scored, raced away too early from a free-kick and was clearly offside when he applied a deft touch to Tavernier's terrific delivery. But the goal stood and took the Colombian's tally for the season to 17.
Morelos was involved in a running battle with returning Hearts captain Christophe Berra all afternoon, with both men frequently wrestling off the ball.
The frantic pace continued in the second half, with both sets of players, both dugouts and the fans inside a packed stadium screaming for every decision.
Goalmouth chances dried up though, as Rangers took a hold of midfield and looked menacing on the counter-attack.
Morelos went close, stretching to send Ejaria's cross just wide before Rangers picked up their seventh red card of the season.
Zlamal produced two good stops to deny Daniel Candeias and Morelos, and had the ball in both hands on the goalline as Arfield came clattering in to ram it over the line, smashing into the keeper's head with his knee.
Referee Bobby Madden, who had produced just one yellow card in a stormy contest, immediately sent Arfield packing but Gerrard's depleted side had few problems holding out.
'Rangers hit back quickly and decisively' - Analysis
BBC Scotland's Brian McLauchlin at Tynecastle
Credit must go to Gerrard and his players. They fought back quickly and decisively and deserved their victory. They also had more than a slice of fortune for what proved to be the winner.
Morelos escaped punishment after jumping into Hearts captain Berra and was then one of three Rangers men in an offside position when he flicked the ball into the far corner.
There is no doubting the talents of Morelos but not for the first time his temperament can be called into question. And Gerrard will surely be asking questions of Arfield, who needlessly went in with both feet on Zlamal giving the referee no option but to issue a straight red card.
Rangers now sit proudly at the top of the top flight for the first time in seven years. The task that lies ahead is to stay there and keep Celtic, who have played a game fewer, at bay.
For Hearts this was their sixth match without a win in all competitions but it was a spirited performance and, with the busy December period now under way, may not have to wait too long before they get back to winning ways.
Ejaria and Coulibaly, not unusually, have been anonymous, but they have been shoehorned in yet again and Halliday showed he isn`t a full back by being sucked into the middle and leaving acres of space in behind.
Yes, he came on as a sub.
Commentator
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His delivery was poor at the start and that's what was being referred to as you yourself quoted
"Athough when 1-0 plenty of folk on this thread saying his delivery was pish."
Anyway, as I've already said he came onto a very good game and could've been MOTM although I'd give that to wee Buff.
RFC97
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Thought both came onto a game in the second half.
hawkfalcons
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exactly
Belfast_Linfield
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What a performance! We should have been completely out of sight by the end. McCauley was excellent OG aside (yes I'm biased), Morelos is a quality forward. He's rough around the edges at times, I like his all action performance, I like how he plays on the edge. Just worried how long we can keep him for.
Super proud of this team, Gerrard and how far he has taken us in a short space of time.
Super proud of this team, Gerrard and how far he has taken us in a short space of time.
temperance
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Ge
Gerrard is on record stating how highly he rates Jack, it’s simply squad rotation.
tottie beck
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We’re top of the league!!!!!!Let’s stay there ! ! !
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The Predator
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Yes Mate, we were down to 10 men, in front and hearts required an equaliser. Our game management though in those 5 minutes were class
really enjoyed the wee trip yesterday
Just popped in to say Hello".............Hello
FourMenHadADream
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My 100% tynecastle/Murryfeild record remains
k.k. Can you please make sure you get a ticket for our next game there.
BlueMcLeod89
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Unfortunately I slept in and missed the entire game . Just watched it back now, two of those commentators are complete cockwombles they hold morelos in utter contempt, Michael Stewart is an absolute mongo pundit! Hearts where the best team for the first 25 minutes then it was all rangers, even through the full 90 the two in midfield ejaria and coulibaly where pretty poor, too many mistakes in possession and poor in closing down. I think it's time we try two other midfielders in place of them two its been quite noticeable lately they have been posted missing. Great build up and play between the fullbacks, wingers and morelos. Alot of intelligent play from arfield in closing down and in play, the red was a red!!. Outstanding from morelos again even berra couldn't bully him. Goldson and mcauley where solid, tav lead by example, halliday put a great shift in, shagger was solid between the sticks. I'm pretty sure hearts only had one effort in the second half by Lee which went well over, rangers again with ten men you literally couldn't tell it was us with ten men. Great tactics and subs from the management, outstanding resilience and team spirit from the entire squad It actually feels like the team are a big family now, all in it for the cause!!
. Just watched it back now, two of those commentators are complete cockwombles they hold morelos in utter contempt, Michael Stewart is an absolute mongo pundit! Hearts where the best team for the first 25 minutes then it was all rangers, even through the full 90 the two in midfield ejaria and coulibaly where pretty poor, too many mistakes in possession and poor in closing down. I think it's time we try two other midfielders in place of them two its been quite noticeable lately they have been posted missing. Great build up and play between the fullbacks, wingers and morelos. Alot of intelligent play from arfield in closing down and in play, the red was a red!!. Outstanding from morelos again even berra couldn't bully him. Goldson and mcauley where solid, tav lead by example, halliday put a great shift in, shagger was solid between the sticks. I'm pretty sure hearts only had one effort in the second half by Lee which went well over, rangers again with ten men you literally couldn't tell it was us with ten men. Great tactics and subs from the management, outstanding resilience and team spirit from the entire squad It actually feels like the team are a big family now, all in it for the cause!!
RFC97
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Unfortunately I slept in and missed the entire game
Deary me
Sleeps in and misses the best game of our season and then turns up a day late to the match thread.
Just kidding lol. Interesting perspective of the game from a fan who knows the score while watching. It was very different seeing it in real time- arse was doing absolute buttons as soon as Scotty boy was sent down the tunnel. But seeing the highlights it was clear we dominated the game, hearts didn’t even get a shot on goal when he went down to ten- very telling.
Sam English
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nothing will happen about his outburst.
