Rangers beat Hamilton Academical 4-1 this afternoon.
Rangers picked up their first away league win in eight months today, as they beat Hamilton Academical 4-1 at New Douglas Park this afternoon.
The Gers returned from the international break with a trip to Hamilton, with concerns not only over their plastic pitch, but also their terrible away record.
Late goals conceded away at Aberdeen and Motherwell led to draws, and there was also a defeat at Livingston, to leave fans hugely concerned about today’s game.
With a fairly turgid first-half performance, Rangers were somewhat lucky to go in front before the break as Ryan Kent beat Gary Woods to the ball and scored to make it 1-0.
Rangers couldn’t find a second and were always in danger of another away day nightmare, and it looked as though they would fall again as Steven Boyd scored a screamer to equalise for the host.
However, James Tavernier scored two penalties after two Alex Penny errors, and Alfredo Morelos slammed home a late fourth to get Rangers out of jail in emphatic style.
Gerrard will be pleased with the win, and also with the fact that midfielder Jordan Rossiter got through more than 80 minutes after being handed a rare start following a whole host of injuries since his 2016 move from Liverpool.
Rossiter fared well in holding midfield, keeping the game ticking over, and earning praise from fans on Twitter for breaking up play whilst fulfilling the Ryan Jack role, protecting the back four.
Others praised him for being a leader and for flying into tackles, and believe he is the best holding midfielder at the club when fit, with fans hoping that he can stay fit and finally fulfil his potential with Rangers.
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