Rangers are set to take a narrow 1-0 lead with them to Russia next week in the second leg of their Europa League playoff fixture. Steven Gerrard’s side secured a vital win thanks to Connor Goldson’s goal but struggled to overcome the Europa League debutants at Ibrox, leaving everything to play for next Thursday in what stands as the final hurdle for the club’s pursuit of regular European action this term. While the majority of fans were happy with the team’s overall performance, some identified Jon Flanagan for criticism after being disappointed by the former Liverpool man’s display down the left side of the field – playing out of position. Many took to social media to express their views on the situation, urging Gerrard to make changes for forthcoming matches as the performance from one of their summer signings did not please supporters who expected more. We have assembled some of the best reactions below. @Cjnovo992 cj wallace far way better than flanagan hes just a joke never makes the great runs wallace does — Andrew Price (@andrewprice2021) August 23, 2018 The amount of good positions that Flanagan gets himself into and absolutely keeks out using his left foot, does yer heed in. — Aldo (@alanjhorne) August 23, 2018 Flanagan is not a left back, always has to turn inside to his right foot then attacking momentum is lost — dEBT shredder (@andybearz) August 23, 2018 Like Flanagan but not a fan of this right footed left back patter — Jamie McNee (@jamiemcnee) August 23, 2018 Go in with a deserved lead. Both Candeias and Kent, ineffective and Flanagan looking very shaky. Both, Centre backs, superb and Morelos leading the line extremely well. — JAM (@Weerthepeople) August 23, 2018 Flanagan needs to come off. — Quavernier. (@Q_RFC_1992) August 23, 2018 We’ve got Kent & Flanagan on the left & both are right footed 👀 get it sorted Boss — dEBT shredder (@andybearz) August 23, 2018 Ejaria has been good but would like to see him on the ball 10/15 yards higher up so he is close enough to Arfield to link-up. Wallace could be an option to offer an overlap as Kent & Flanagan is too one dimensional as it stands. — Jordan Campbell (@JordanC1107) August 23, 2018 Need a bit more pace and urgency at the minute. Getting quite stale as we head into the final third. Flanagan not having his best game tonight either. Patience a key skill from all involved tonight. — ByTheMinute Rangers (@ByTheMinRangers) August 23, 2018
Source: Football Fan Cast, Blog
Source: Football Fan Cast, Blog
