Rangers 3-1 Dundee United. The World of Nikica.

No was Dynamo, who was in the Ibrox dressing rooms are showing their magic. Nikica Jelavic was, with its devastating presence. Jella came to Scotland in silence, and amid the succession of goals from Kenny Miller, waited for his opportunity. And today its presence in the penalty area is one of our most dangerous offensive traits. Defining a virtuoso, head, kick penalties, what more to ask! That life was fantastic atmosphere at Ibrox early, in honor of Poppy Day, The Armed Forced, a large crowd, I got goose bumps… and Penny Arcade. Of those days is a must.

In recent days we have seen a number of changes to the team who have been really positive in the light of the results and I think that should be attributed to the various key players injuries and decisions of the technical staff to give another dimension, surprise. Kyle Bartley made his first appearance since August, after recovering from a hernia operation and Matt McKay also started in place of Steven Naismisth, sidelined for the rest of the season with a cruciare ligament injury and Lee McCulloch a calf strain.

Here I want to make some assessments of the actions of Bartley and McKay. The Englishman showed his quality as a central force, quickly. I thought that with the performance of the duo Goian-Bocanegra, where Bartley was going to play, which I consider indispensable. And Super-Ally, in that capacity that characterizes it, we were surprised and put him in front of the defense, an atypical position. Kyle took the ball, surpised all and sundry at times, it shows that he has set criteria, but lacks control of the ball, when he tried to move forward. Another failure was attributable passes in crucial places. And before the defense sealed Bartley fill the center, you could not pass by. Therefore, Dundee players seeking to enter the sides to our area.

To me, Matt McKay is marked to be a reference to The Rangers in the future. His performance is reduced to quality + sacrifice. It´s a complete player, press, makes relays, distributed judiciously and strip center as the one who sent Nikica head for the first goal. Although I believe that no is the ideal replacement for Naisy. Both are players with different characteristics. Naisy is irreplaceable, has a remarkable gift to define from impossible angles and is one of those players with his personality multiplies its presence in the field. Yes, I believe that if McKay came into the starting eleven is to stay forever.

I want to go with something that worries me. Errors early in the match could have cost us dearly but for the imcompetence of Dundee United. To what can we attribute a How devolution? Is erratic marking the opponent? From the beginning of the game was clear, we had two lines of four well-defined progression of Dundee waiting, and waiting to go in speed on the counter, there´s no denying it. I´m going to insist on one point, at times, we let the opponent play and progress is unfailing. And that eventually paid. We were favored by the mistakers of the rival.

After an initial period of convulsions. David took the ball circulation proposed joining with Edu, without much presence in the game, and the aforementioned Bartley and McKay. Although in some passes missed ball, Davis is a clock, the time he manages the team, great coverage, and gave the ball rebounded. In the opener, was a change in our game circled the ball from left to right, to the astonishment of those in Dundee. McKay found the ball and the easy option was to give in to Bartley, unmarked, but he looked and saw the area Nikica, crouched, prepared, and McKay did not hesitate, became a center thar Jella let the ball hugging net. 1-0.

The Rangers used the resource centers Wallace to get on goal. But his injury, he left her playing and entered the field Wylde, who first player on the left and the second half, crossed to the right, passing left Edu. Wylde had an impact on the game at times, his speed was a problem for Dundee defenders. He, Dixon made the penalty kick. By the way it was run at Dixon anticipated the penalty, in the worst way. Jella said this and the penalty was 2-0.

Rather than reassure and have the ball. So we get back in those stages where confusion reigns. I do not understand how we kick, only to Kenneth from out the area. We return to the game to leave the initiavie to Russell, who just got caught. The side of Whittaker was conflicting. I´m not going to fall with the full weight of blame but we need to rethink Whittaker goes on there. Then, center and goal came off of Dundee, 2-1. It´s predictable. In the transition there was no court of play. Had to cut the game, not let throw centers.

The third goal, to here I use a word from my friend Tom Miller, whose language ability often helps us cope with hard times in some games RangersTV. The classic “slalon”, a specialty of Whittaker, center, and a spectacular header Nikica, at this point a gladiator in the area, Kenneth bounced off and ended up in the net. 3-1.