Strikers finding form as Rangers bounce back
Derek McInnes demanded a response from his Rangers team after the disappointment of two dropped points at Dundee - and they delivered in emphatic style against St Johnstone.
Rangers bounced back from a lacklustre match against Dundee by thrashing St Johnstone 4-0. Manager Derek McInnes called for an improvement following the previous Saturday's game, and the team delivered with a dominant display. Former Rangers midfielder Andy Halliday praised the performance, describing it as a "positive 90 minutes" where Rangers created numerous chances, even scoring four in the first half.
Strikers Kevin Kelsy and Ryan Naderi were instrumental in the victory. Kelsy opened the scoring, while Naderi added a brace and an assist. This partnership comes at a crucial time, with Lawrence Shankland and Youssef Chermiti out of the team. Ex-Rangers forward Peter Lovenkrands agreed, stating that the goals and assists made a significant difference in their play and confidence.
The match stats highlighted Rangers' dominance, with an expected goals tally of 4.57 compared to St Johnstone's 0.58. Rangers had 21 shots on goal, nine on target, and created eight significant chances, while Saints only managed two. Naderi, Kelsy, and Emmanuel Fernandez were particularly impressive, with Rangers scoring their first goal from a corner this season.
McInnes was pleased with the performance, calling it "as good as we've been for a while." The win sets Rangers up for an upcoming match against Hearts, marking McInnes' first return to Tynecastle since moving to Rangers in the summer. The manager emphasized the importance of a strong performance at Tynecastle, where Rangers have historically struggled.
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