KIRK BROADFOOT says Steven Gerrard’s Gers are becoming a mirror image of the Walter Smith team who swept all before them. Killie defender Broadfoot was part of the Smith side who won three straight Premiership titles, and reached the Uefa Cup Final in 2008. Kirk Broadfoot in action for KilmarnockKenny Ramsay - The Sun GlasgowWalter Smith enjoyed two successful spells in charge at RangersPA:Press Association Broadfoot accepts it is early days in the Gerrard reign, but he reckons they are on the right track. Broadfoot said: “I’ve mates and cousins who are season-ticket holders at Ibrox, and they say they see a Walter Smith team. “I don’t know much about some of the new signings, but I played against Connor Goldson when he was at Brighton, and he was fantastic. “He is a good signing, and obviously I know Greegsy too. “You can see those comparisons to a Smith team — hard to beat, staying in games, and then nicking 1-0 wins.” Kilmarnock enjoyed a terrific record against both sides of the Old Firm last season. But Broadfoot expects a far tougher test from Rangers at Rugby Park today. Steven Gerrard has been praised for his impressive start at the GersWillie Vass Broadfoot added: “Without being disrespectful they are a much harder proposition to play now. “You can see they are better organised and they stay in games. “Last year they were probably on top in a lot of games, and they would lose a goal and then another — the way they did down here. RACE AGAINST TIME Rangers’ Europa League rivals FC Ufa could sensationally have to FORFEIT their tie with Gers “Rangers were 1-0 up and they should have seen the game out, and they ended up losing 2-1.” While Broadfoot admits he has been impressed by Gerrard, he wouldn’t swap Killie boss Steve Clarke for anyone. Broadfoot said: “The way the manager came in we felt we could beat anyone — Rangers or Celtic, and we had good records against them both. RELATED STORIES RACE AGAINST TIME FC Ufa may have to FORFEIT Europa League tie with Rangers Michael Stewart Celtic’s chaos could lead to a fascinating title race with Rangers CASH DEMAND Dave King will have to come up with £20million if he raises share issue FOCUS ON GERS Gerrard insists he’s not obsessed with Celtic as Old Firm clash draws nearer BANK A WIN Ex-Rangers star Andrei Kanchelskis reckons they will be far too strong for Ufa In a Jam Rangers target Kyle Lafferty ‘silences’ Hearts fan over lack of loyalty tweet “I’d put the gaffer up there with the best I have worked with, and I include Walter Smith in that. “He is top-notch. But this is a bigger test. “It’s a different game and Rangers are now a different animal. But a cup run would be great.” Keep up to date with ALL the latest news, transfers and goals from Scottish football plus fixtures, results and live match commentary
Source: Scottish Sun, News
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