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Belfast Telegraph
4 days ago
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Rangers progress to Champions League play-off despite defeat to Viktoria Plzen: ‘I'm disappointed we lost'
The Light Blues took a 3-0 lead to the Czech Republic for the second leg of the third qualifier but found themselves behind in the 41st minute when home striker Rafiu Durosinmi scored from 12 yards after slack defending by left-back Jefte. Midfielder Lyall Cameron levelled on the hour with his first Rangers goal but Plzen substitute Svetozar Markovic restored the home side's lead in the 83rd minute when he took advantage of more sloppy marking and the Light Blues could have conceded more, with goalkeeper Jack Butland again in fine form. Boss Martin, under fire from Gers fans after drawing their first two William Hill Premiership fixtures to already sit four points behind Old Firm rivals Celtic, told Rangers TV: 'I'm disappointed we lost. We had some really good moments, but disappointed how many shots we gave them, how many chances we gave them. 'And also disappointed with how many times we got in and around their box, with overload, big numbers, and then don't execute the final pass. 'So there were some really good moments of football. We saw the game out really well in the last seven minutes with some really good football. 'But there were way too many moments for them, that were self-inflicted as well, really. 'I said to the guys, we have to bring both sides of the game. 'So second half when we scored, we actually played some really good stuff, scored a goal and then almost switched off again, like, 'it's okay, it's fine now'. 'And we just can't do that. We have to be really relentless. So I'm disappointed with the performance, I'm disappointed with the result, but there's lots to build on, and we just need to be cleaner with the ball. 'The amount of times we played through the press in the first half and it came to absolutely nothing. 'We turned the ball over. And if we turn the ball over being really aggressive, trying something, that's fine, but we just turned the ball over so cheaply. 'We can't do that. The guys that came on the pitch really helped us take the ball in. Danilo was fantastic. Kieran (Dowell) and Nedim (Bajrami) helped us take the ball. 'So, again, another brilliant bit of learning and we're through to the last qualifying round for the Champions League, but I am annoyed. 'It's my job to be annoyed at some of the stuff, and also, we'll show them some of the really good stuff as well. 'But that wasn't enough. There's too many scary moments for the opposition that really we can do better with.'
STV News
4 days ago
- Sport
- STV News
Russell Martin bemoans ‘too many scary moments' in Rangers' defeat
Russell Martin was 'annoyed' at 'too many scary moments' as Rangers lost 2-1 to Viktoria Plzen to win 4-2 on aggregate and set up a Champions League play-off against Club Brugge. The Light Blues took a 3-0 lead to the Czech Republic for the second leg of the third qualifier but found themselves behind in the 41st minute when home striker Rafiu Durosinmi scored from 12 yards after slack defending by left-back Jefte. Midfielder Lyall Cameron levelled on the hour with his first Rangers goal but Plzen substitute Svetozar Markovic restored the home side's lead in the 83rd minute when he took advantage of more sloppy marking and the Light Blues could have conceded more, with goalkeeper Jack Butland again in fine form. Boss Martin, under fire from Gers fans after drawing their first two William Hill Premiership fixtures to already sit four points behind Old Firm rivals Celtic, told Rangers TV: 'I'm disappointed we lost. We had some really good moments, but disappointed how many shots we gave them, how many chances we gave them. 'And also disappointed with how many times we got in and around their box, with overload, big numbers, and then don't execute the final pass. 'So there were some really good moments of football. We saw the game out really well in the last seven minutes with some really good football. 'But there were way too many moments for them, that were self-inflicted as well, really. 'I said to the guys, we have to bring both sides of the game. 'So second half when we scored, we actually played some really good stuff, scored a goal and then almost switched off again, like, 'it's okay, it's fine now'. 'And we just can't do that. We have to be really relentless. So I'm disappointed with the performance, I'm disappointed with the result, but there's lots to build on, and we just need to be cleaner with the ball. 'The amount of times we played through the press in the first half and it came to absolutely nothing. 'We turned the ball over. And if we turn the ball over being really aggressive, trying something, that's fine, but we just turned the ball over so cheaply. 'We can't do that. The guys that came on the pitch really helped us take the ball in. Danilo was fantastic. Kieran (Dowell) and Nedim (Bajrami) helped us take the ball. 'So, again, another brilliant bit of learning and we're through to the last qualifying round for the Champions League, but I am annoyed. 'It's my job to be annoyed at some of the stuff, and also, we'll show them some of the really good stuff as well. 'But that wasn't enough. There's too many scary moments for the opposition that really we can do better with.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
South Wales Argus
4 days ago
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Russell Martin bemoans ‘too many scary moments' in Rangers' defeat
The Light Blues took a 3-0 lead to the Czech Republic for the second leg of the third qualifier but found themselves behind in the 41st minute when home striker Rafiu Durosinmi scored from 12 yards after slack defending by left-back Jefte. Midfielder Lyall Cameron levelled on the hour with his first Rangers goal but Plzen substitute Svetozar Markovic restored the home side's lead in the 83rd minute when he took advantage of more sloppy marking and the Light Blues could have conceded more, with goalkeeper Jack Butland again in fine form. Boss Martin, under fire from Gers fans after drawing their first two William Hill Premiership fixtures to already sit four points behind Old Firm rivals Celtic, told Rangers TV: 'I'm disappointed we lost. We had some really good moments, but disappointed how many shots we gave them, how many chances we gave them. 'And also disappointed with how many times we got in and around their box, with overload, big numbers, and then don't execute the final pass. 'So there were some really good moments of football. We saw the game out really well in the last seven minutes with some really good football. 'But there were way too many moments for them, that were self-inflicted as well, really. 'I said to the guys, we have to bring both sides of the game. 'So second half when we scored, we actually played some really good stuff, scored a goal and then almost switched off again, like, 'it's okay, it's fine now'. 'And we just can't do that. We have to be really relentless. So I'm disappointed with the performance, I'm disappointed with the result, but there's lots to build on, and we just need to be cleaner with the ball. 'The amount of times we played through the press in the first half and it came to absolutely nothing. 'We turned the ball over. And if we turn the ball over being really aggressive, trying something, that's fine, but we just turned the ball over so cheaply. 'We can't do that. The guys that came on the pitch really helped us take the ball in. Danilo was fantastic. Kieran (Dowell) and Nedim (Bajrami) helped us take the ball. 'So, again, another brilliant bit of learning and we're through to the last qualifying round for the Champions League, but I am annoyed. 'It's my job to be annoyed at some of the stuff, and also, we'll show them some of the really good stuff as well. 'But that wasn't enough. There's too many scary moments for the opposition that really we can do better with.'
Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Russell Martin bemoans ‘too many scary moments' in Rangers' defeat
The Light Blues took a 3-0 lead to the Czech Republic for the second leg of the third qualifier but found themselves behind in the 41st minute when home striker Rafiu Durosinmi scored from 12 yards after slack defending by left-back Jefte. Midfielder Lyall Cameron levelled on the hour with his first Rangers goal but Plzen substitute Svetozar Markovic restored the home side's lead in the 83rd minute when he took advantage of more sloppy marking and the Light Blues could have conceded more, with goalkeeper Jack Butland again in fine form. Boss Martin, under fire from Gers fans after drawing their first two William Hill Premiership fixtures to already sit four points behind Old Firm rivals Celtic, told Rangers TV: 'I'm disappointed we lost. We had some really good moments, but disappointed how many shots we gave them, how many chances we gave them. 'And also disappointed with how many times we got in and around their box, with overload, big numbers, and then don't execute the final pass. 'So there were some really good moments of football. We saw the game out really well in the last seven minutes with some really good football. 'But there were way too many moments for them, that were self-inflicted as well, really. 'I said to the guys, we have to bring both sides of the game. 'So second half when we scored, we actually played some really good stuff, scored a goal and then almost switched off again, like, 'it's okay, it's fine now'. 'And we just can't do that. We have to be really relentless. So I'm disappointed with the performance, I'm disappointed with the result, but there's lots to build on, and we just need to be cleaner with the ball. 'The amount of times we played through the press in the first half and it came to absolutely nothing. 'We turned the ball over. And if we turn the ball over being really aggressive, trying something, that's fine, but we just turned the ball over so cheaply. 'We can't do that. The guys that came on the pitch really helped us take the ball in. Danilo was fantastic. Kieran (Dowell) and Nedim (Bajrami) helped us take the ball. 'So, again, another brilliant bit of learning and we're through to the last qualifying round for the Champions League, but I am annoyed. 'It's my job to be annoyed at some of the stuff, and also, we'll show them some of the really good stuff as well. 'But that wasn't enough. There's too many scary moments for the opposition that really we can do better with.'
Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Martin on Dessers injury after 'disappointing' Rangers display
His team advanced after a 3-0 home victory over Viktoria Plzen, but a 2-1 defeat in the away leg left Martin unimpressed. The manager was critical of the number of opportunities the Czech side had to score during the game. Rafiu Durosinmi netted the first goal for Plzen just before half-time, capitalising on poor defending. Lyall Cameron's first goal for Rangers after the break seemed to have settled the match, but Martin was not pleased with the subsequent lack of intensity. This allowed Svetozar Markovic to score for Plzen, securing their victory on the night. Martin said: "I am disappointed we lost and I am disappointed with how many chances we gave up. Read more: "I think so much of it comes from just being so loose with the ball. "We were playing against a team who had nothing to lose, who really committed so many numbers, four on the top line, with a heavy press. "We played through the press a lot in the first half, got into their final third a lot, then just turned the ball over." His concerns were not limited to the match alone. Cyriel Dessers almost required a stretcher before being helped off the pitch after a fall, with a potential knee injury. Martin admitted it could be serious, pending a scan. He said: "Yeah, it looks a nasty one, so he's in a brace now. "We'll have to just wait and see over the next couple of days, have a scan and see. "We'll keep our fingers crossed it's not too bad for a big man." Looking ahead to their forthcoming match against Club Brugge, Martin acknowledged the need for significant improvement in his team. He said: "If we don't show a bit more care and quality on the ball, I think we will struggle against anyone." He also spoke about the challenge posed by the Belgian side. He said: "Good team, tough game, but I believe that especially at Ibrox - and I think we'll play at home first - that can be really powerful for us. "We have to really embrace the challenge, so I'm excited about it. "You expect the level of competition to be good now we're through to this stage, but we'll be in it, and we will do our very best to win and put in a performance that we're really happy with to set up the second leg." Martin's comments suggest a desire for his team to rise to the occasion and demonstrate better care and quality in their play. His focus is clearly on the upcoming match and the need to improve to secure further progression in the Champions League.
