Refaelov - Antwerp

[Glasgow Rangers (Sco)]

When people talk about the best individual performances you have seen in European games at Ibrox, his last night was as good as I can remember.

Fantastic ability to find space and great passing range.

For me he outshone some of the other big name players that we have faced over the last 3 years.

 

[Coza]

I wouldn’t go that far. He played well but nothing like Mendieta or Riquelme.

 

[Trueblueal]

I don't think I'd go that far but he's on a Bosman and after the first leg I suggested he would suit us to spell Davis, Hagi and Aribo. Fit as a fiddle at 34. 37 games, 12 goals, 8 assists this season. 5 goals in Europa League

 

[SecondBestIsNothing]

Just checked there he’s 34. Looks a lot younger than that

 

[ICA_86]

Was impressed when I watched him last week and he’s got some brilliant touches, would be excellent in a number ten role.

Sadly, he’s 34!

 

[Glasgow Rangers (Sco)]

I wouldn’t go that far. He played well but nothing like Mendieta or Riquelme.

He scored a goal and set the other up against a good Rangers side, he had a big impact on the game

 

[Wilbert]

In recent years, I thought Kai Havertz was superb against us last year. His movement on and off the ball was frightening and hardly broke sweat.

 

[Davester]

Was quality, and would take in a heartbeat. 34, but looked younger. Jermain is near 40 and looks tip top.

 

[CoopBlue]

Skillful, talented player with very good footballing brain.

But, I've seen plenty better turn up at Ibrox on European nights.

 

[Wee Dick's Hairnet]

Said to my mate last night that we should be looking at him but that was just before Alex Rae said he came up against him. Didn’t realise he was 34.

 

[Plissken]

Riquelme played as if he had a forcefield around him at Ibrox, it was ridiculous.

 

[Teddy bear]

When people talk about the best individual performances you have seen in European games at Ibrox, his last night was as good as I can remember.

He had a good game, but you're way over exaggerating here, unless you've only started watching us in Europe.

 

[thenorthseabear]

A very good player, his pass for their second goal was out of this world.
He wouldn’t fit into our formation though.

 

[Commentator]

Wouldn't last with our refs.

 

[thehammerlegend]

Mendieta against us was the best I’ve ever seen.

 

[Leo_Ger]

He was good but not that good.

Leverkusen had better players less than a year ago.

 

[Arkanoid]

Not even close, Cazorla was still class even when his legs were burst and that's before you get into any of the big hitters from old

 

[Main Stand]

Bit of hyperbole OP

 

[Davie Weir]

Who’s he?

 

[HandsomeHead]

He was their best player over the two legs and I did find myself wondering if he’d be a good replacement for Davis, until I found out he’s only two years younger

 

[Bornathepostman]

I was very impressed with him. By far their most dangerous player. With the service of Borna and Tav he would get a good few goals. If we can get him for fairly cheap wages it would make sense to me. Looked like he still has plenty to offer at 34

 

[sw26]

Looked good over the two legs, still a diver though.

Riquelme remains the gold standard in terms of players I’ve seen personally in the flesh at Ibrox (caveat being that’s from circa 01/02 onwards). He was unreal that night.

 

[nicky7]

When people talk about the best individual performances you have seen in European games at Ibrox, his last night was as good as I can remember.

Fantastic ability to find space and great passing range.

For me he outshone some of the other big name players that we have faced over the last 3 years.

I’d look a little closer to home mate. Alfredo Morelos over those two legs are about as complete a performance from a striker than I have seen in a long long time. Completely unplayable!

 

[huistrasleftpeg]

When people talk about the best individual performances you have seen in European games at Ibrox, his last night was as good as I can remember.

Fantastic ability to find space and great passing range.

For me he outshone some of the other big name players that we have faced over the last 3 years.

Whoa.

Scored a nice goal with a nice flick, had a couple of eye-catching passes, yes, but that was about it. Clearly a talented boy but I think he posted missing for much of the game last night.

Best performance by European opposition player at Ibrox? Behave!

 

[BunkMoreland]

He scored a goal and set the other up against a good Rangers side, he had a big impact on the game

He didn't dominate though and his team got pumped 5-2.
Mendieta and Riquelme ran the show.

 

[Arkanoid]

Bit of hyperbole OP

There's plenty of we should sign him posts cropping up in other threads now! Giving it the he's younger than Davis patter...I give up, I really do. Trying to bring through young Scottish boys like Wright and develop Hagi, Itten and Aribo and a few flashes from an old boy strolling around in a free role and our whole shape and what we're about being dynamic with pace is out the window. Imagine the shite we'd have signed if it was based on 1 performance against us

 

[55 and counting]

If he was even just a couple of years younger I would say we should be in for him. Was very impressed with him over the 2 games.

 

[BBBear]

As soon as I heard he was available on a bosman I was in the sign him mindset - however 34 makes that pointless , looked a class act and someone that would fit our system perfectly

 

[BallsBlue]

Riquelme played as if he had a forcefield around him at Ibrox, it was ridiculous.

Then Barry bossed him in the return leg.

 

[subversive_bear]

A one year deal for a thirty-four year old is fair enough in these circumstances.

 

[iprod]

He'd spilt open stubborn defences for fun up here

 

[SuperGers07]

He was ok. A cheating lady's front bottom also

 

[Glasgow Rangers (Sco)]

Not even close, Cazorla was still class even when his legs were burst and that's before you get into any of the big hitters from old

Good shout.

I thought Pepe was excellent in the 1st half for Porto and Volland at Leverkusen was a standout too

 

[Thasunke Witko]

I wouldn’t go that far. He played well but nothing like Mendieta or Riquelme.

Maybe the op ain’t as old as us but you know what , I’m with the op in that I think he is very decent and would fit into our style of play

 

[Valley Bluenose]

Thought he played much better in the first game than last night if I'm honest.

 

[Glasgow Rangers (Sco)]

He didn't dominate though and his team got pumped 5-2.
Mendieta and Riquelme ran the show.

We need to remember those sides were much stronger than Antwerp thought

 

[londonbluenose]

Class player.. would of liked us to get him if he was younger

 

[Cowan_rfc]

Their best player by a mile. They arent as bad as weve made them look. Shame this guys 34

 

[Yorkhill_True_Blues]

I'll be honest in saying never even looked at anything they were doing other than a red man in a shirt.

Just red blobs running around whilst our players with names had to stop them when we never had the ball.

 

[HagiJunior]

Just checked there he’s 34. Looks a lot younger than that

He has nice sallow smooth skin looks ten years younger than he is . Having said that on a bosman at 34 he would still be an excellent acquisition.

 

[Realger34]

Riquelme.

 

[Ter]

A very talented player but these are the guys we need to be snapping up and developing early in their careers.

 

[Souness86]

Trincao for Braga looked really good last year as well.

Looked dangerous every time he went forward.

 

[Ulsterscot]

Come on tae %^*&

 

[Main Stand]

Trincao for Braga looked really good last year as well.

Looked dangerous every time he went forward.

Not sure how he’s getting on at Barca, very talented guy who’s just turned 21.

 

[The Lone Sniper]

Talented player.

 

[A1bertz]

I wouldn't want this diving Chunt anywhere near us.

 

[Leo_Ger]

There's plenty of we should sign him posts cropping up in other threads now! Giving it the he's younger than Davis patter...I give up, I really do. Trying to bring through young Scottish boys like Wright and develop Hagi, Itten and Aribo and a few flashes from an old boy strolling around in a free role and our whole shape and what we're about being dynamic with pace is out the window. Imagine the shite we'd have signed if it was based on 1 performance against us

It's genuinely amazing that people watching us regularly don't understand how we play and what's needed for the roles.

 

[brain]

I don't think I'd go that far but he's on a Bosman

Interesting on a bosman. I thought he was technically excellent, a classy player.

 

[venturablue]

Mendieta and Requelme are the two stand out performances. Benzema I thought was good also.