James Tavernier Scott Arfield Paul Macginn Ryan Kent Connor Goldson Leon Balogun Matt Macey city Brighton show Remark Assurant Rangers James Tavernier Scott Arfield Paul Macginn Ryan Kent Connor Goldson Leon Balogun Matt Macey city Brighton

3 talking points as Rangers too much for Hibs but victory soured by Leon Balogun injury

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Alfredo Morelos was the match-clincher with his 16 th goal of the season but James Tavernier was the key to a crucial win for Rangers.The Ibrox captain once again showed his quality from 12 yards when he smashed a fourth minute penalty.

And it was Tavernier’s delightful pass forward in 57 minutes that set up Morelos who thumped a right foot shot over Hibs keeper Matt Macey.

The statistics are so impressive – seven goals and 14 assists – as the skipper showed his undoubted quality to this group of players.

It should have been a lot more comfortable for Rangers but the win was all that mattered as they sought to remain in touch with Celtic who have retained their one-point lead.Morelos was guilty of passing up decent opportunities while Scott Arfield could have netted early after being set up by, guess who, Tavernier.And Ryan Kent, who was brought down by Paul McGinn for the fourth minute penalty, might also have had a couple.The one down side for Rangers was Leon Balogun limping out of the game after just 13 minutes with what looks like a hamstring injury.Here are three talking points from Ibrox.Connor Goldson may be viewed as a contract rebel by some Rangers fans but his contribution to the team has been exceptional.That’s 200 games now for the big centre back which is a significant milestone – but will he be around for the next landmark?With John Souttar arriving in the summer Rangers have a replacement if the 29-year-old does leave at the end of his contract – but Gio van Bronckhorst must surely want to keep him.Goldson’s consistency is remarkable as he has scarcely missed a match since he joined Rangers from Brighton in the summer of 2018.Incredibly, he has onlyfailed to feature in 11 of the 211 matches Rangers have

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