JAMES TAVERNIER has praised Tom Culshaw for Rangers’ set piece success. Steven Gerrard’s men advanced to the third qualifying round of the Europa League after a 2-1 aggregate success over Osijek. Tavernier has praised CulshawWillie Vass The Light Blues have had a successful start to their campaign both in Europe and in friendly matches. Tavernier and Co have been solid at the back under Gerrard and will look to continue that in Sunday’s Premiership opener with Aberdeen. Tav told the Rangers website: “Tom Culshaw has been getting his book out on his set pieces but we have got really aggressive boys in the box and it showed today. Culshaw has been working on the set piece bookWillie Vass “You have seen what Niko and Connor do at the back, defending the goal kicks and then you can see what Niko can do in the box tonight and in the Wigan game. “They are really aggressive and we are delighted to have those boys who can attack the ball when we put deliveries in. “I was raging about the goal and I was devastated when it went in the back of the net, I think it went through Josh’s legs and clipped my heel and then went through my legs. “It is just one of those things, after keeping so many clean sheets and when have really been solid at the back, to then concede late is frustrating. “We have got it over the line though and we are delighted to be into the next round.” Katic and Arfield attack the ball for GersWillie VassFINGERED Bitter Osijek boss Zoran Zekic caught making middle finger gesture to Rangers fans Allan McGregor has been a outstanding since his return to Ibrox from Hull City this summer. The Scotland international was once again on top form on the big stage. And Tavernier believes he is a big part of the turnaround at the back. He added: “Working with him has been great; he has made some really great saves when we have needed him and saves that have kept us in the game. related stories CHAOS Two men stabbed ahead of Rangers v Osijek as yobs fight and lob flares in street FINGERED Bitter Osijek boss Zoran Zekic caught making middle finger gesture to Gers fans G WHIZZ Gerrard says he was JEALOUS of Ryan Jack’s midfield masterclass against Osijek ‘Always tough’ Kenny Miller reveals recruitment has been his biggest challenge 'BIT SILLY’ Craig Levein says Chris Sutton will regret calling Kyle Lafferty a 'nutter’ Rangers 1 Osijek 1 (agg: 2-1) Gers survive late scare to set up Maribor showdown “We have three really good keepers who can all do a job but Greegsy has done a great one since he has been in the net. “Nights like this create really good spirits and a good team for the season. “I feel the boys are gelling so much and they are getting stronger, we have a good squad and we even have a strong bench. We are going to push ourselves.” 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
Source: Scottish Sun, News
