[FT] Hearts 1 - 3 Rangers (Miller 43, 65; Windass 73)

[SteveC 150]

Stewart kerr did it against us years ago and wasnt sent off. Its not a foul if its v rangers

 

I've a feeling we got off with one last season? Or was that just another against us?

[SteveC 150]

 

Murty post match. Excellent interview - as always.

 

Danny Wilson:

 

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[Whosthedado 1,481]

That's more like the Rangers we all expect today. Loads of guts and determination.

 

Time to push on. Happy Bear today - get it up the Jambo's

[Gonzo79 13,548]

Just back from my first away match since we got back to the top flight. I arsed up my boycott but only because it was a one-off venue, nearby my house.

 

Loved today, that felt great. Great sing song and good to see the team show some fight, although I felt we could've scored more if we had gone for the throat.

 

Chuffed Bear tonight though.

[jhunter 0]

we showed a bit of bottle today to come back from a goal down

[aweebluesoandso 290]

That was a good result today, Hearts weren't in it for the first twenty three minutes then they turned up for a free kick to score. Second half was a turn up for the books, we came out and did what we haven't done for a few games, we competed. A few good performances today, Morelos for his tireless work, McCrorie for his steadfastness, Kenny Miller for being there when we needed him, Declan John, Wilson, Tav, and everyone else for showing some belief today.

 

Keep it up Rangers.

[Espial 0]

Delighted with that score today. I got shivers hearing the roar around that stadium, very interesting atmosphere.

 

King Kenny pulling us through as usual.

[ian1964 10,377]

Rangers players always united, says Kenny Miller after two goals against Hearts

 

Kenny Miller made a two-goal return to the Rangers side then insisted that the dressing-room was always united despite his exile under Pedro Caixinha.

 

Rangers beat Hearts 3-1 in their first game under caretaker Graeme Murty since sacking the Portuguese.

 

"That dressing room is unified in there," said 37-year-old striker Miller, who was dropped by Caixinha. "I enjoy coming to training and that never changed. I was always had belief I'd be back in a Rangers jersey."

 

Former Rangers striker Kyle Lafferty gave Hearts a first-half lead, but Miller scored either side of the break then set up Josh Windass for the third.

 

"It's great to get back involved," the former Scotland striker told Sky Sports. "It's been tough, but you try to stay strong through it."You just stay as professional as you can.

"It was always going to be tough today, but there was a belief there."Second half, when we got our nose in front, it relaxed us."

 

Murty, who is in his second spell as interim manager, praised Miller.

 

"I'm pleased for him," he told Sky Sports. "He got us the win. "It's not about Kenny Miller, but you know what you get from him. "He has those instincts you've got to get him in the team and let him play. "When you have good players, it makes my job a lot easier."

 

Murty said he was "really proud" of his players' performance at Murrayfield.

 

"Coming back from a wonder strike from Kyle Lafferty, they showed great belief in one another, continuing to play," he said."It's really easy to come into a job like this with good players who show that kind of character, not only to rise back up after the goal but be brave and get on the ball. "Hearts were aggressive and pressed us really well, but once we took control of the game, we showed our class."

 

Caixinha was sacked after a League Cup semi-final defeat by Motherwell then a home draw with Kilmarnock in the Premiership.

 

Asked how he lifted the side, Murty said: "It's not that complicated, it's just giving the boys some confidence.

 

"They're the boys who have to go out and put in a shift. They approached it in the right manner,"It's just my chance to put the structure in place, the players have to step forward. They did that. "We can raise that standard again. I won't be content with that, they know that."

 

BBC

[JohnMc 2,463]

Hearts were poor, particularly in the 2nd half but that shouldn’t detract from a good performance and an excellent result.

We had a bit of fight about us today, there was an urgency and determination that’s been missing for months. At the same time we played good football. I thought wee Holt was our man of the match but I was also delighted with the defence. Playing together for the first time they were composed and strong conceding only a wonder goal. McRorie did well but Wilson was excellent alongside him, plus Tav and John defended and attacked with purpose.

 

Injuries and suspensions meant we had a largely British side today, for what it’s worth. I’m not sure if that had any bearing on things and I’d expect Alves and Cardowan to start if available. But there was a togetherness today that’s been missing.

 

Lastly Miller answered his critics in the best way. Whatever his faults he’s an influential and effective member of the team.

[ian1964 10,377]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFKj8pqV66Q