Dunfermline 0-4 Rangers.The precious gift for Super-Ally

Rangers showed their supremacy against Dunfermiline, the differences were obvious from the beginning. The Rangers, in contrast to the decline in Falkirk, was ordered in the transit of the ball and the transition to the goal rival, kept his philosophy of play. One of the great strengths of his team is its offensive character (is it also failing?). But good teams are looking for alternatives, do not get stuck the same schemes. When this happens a team becomes predictable, repetitive. The resource Goian or Bocanegra to head in the penalty area is virtuous. The goal of “Captain America” shows that the search alternatives to be insatiable. Davis provided the assist for the goal. Another example is the use of Wylde to focus the ball stop area.

Steven Naismith was formidable, including scoring stage. Several high points, Davis, what to say in its class. The Ulsterman ran over 40 yards to enable Jelavic, who rolled the ball into the path of Naismith. There is an event that shows Naisy, its ability to adapt to any situation and his impressive talent. Goian was injured and was being treated by the doctor on the side of the field. At that time, had to restructure the defensive zone, Whittaker was to take the place of the Romanian in defense, forcing it Naisy recede. Right back, Steven rejeceted a ball, earning a smattering of applause, including mine, for his performance. He is a player from another planet.

Whittaker played very well in East End Park. Although it has a dynamic a little messy, or the best word would be frantic. At this time his performance was flawless, did not lose the ball, secured it when necessary. And at times his moves made features, when it goes right into the middle of the area and kicks on goal, wich in other times was a lucrative move.

In midfield there is a serious problem, without being fatalistic, and that exceeds Edu. The American is not as guilty as everyone say. We should stop posing on him the finger. He can sometimes play a more and lose it. But I think that is more consistent with my idea of pressuring the opponent and take the ball. Mo Edu was a brillant game. And not just for the great goal, he distributed the ball with much discretion to the sides. Mo can not press all alone, I think he needs support and structure the team with more offensive players, dispenses a mark player in the middle. McCulloch, no please, at least for now. ¿Ortiz? No thanks, the Spanish entered the second half by Lafferty and placed on the right, his play was erratic. At this stage of the season I wonder signing Ortiz is a thought or was the result of the emergency to hire someone to calm down?

I´ll be back for a moment the issue of pressure. Now I will use a phrase invented, contradictory, “press without pressing”. For me, pressure is a complete way of limiting the progress of the rival. Cancel. Do not let the next pass. Rangers players pressed but not cut the opponent´s game. Do not prevent progress. Before halftime, Dunfermline proved he could move forward without opposition. Paul Burns tested McGregor with a 25-yard drive and the midfielder´s follow-up effort was blocked after the goalkeeper could only beat the ball away. In other circumstances, with an opponent more difficult this would be a problem. Although Edu sometimes rivals over, not moving left. Here, for those who like statistics, tell me how many balls get our team in this game (and prior). The result could be surprisingly negative.