Nathan Patterson like a ton of bricks when news of the kid’s Covid breach reached his ears. But having delivered his message in no uncertain terms – and Patterson and his four team-mates who joined him at a party will learn their SFA punishment on March 25 – Gerrard also recognises that young players who make errors of judgment need not be hung out to dry forever.
The Rangers manager has publicly backed Patterson to put his misdemeanour behind him and forge a career for himself at Ibrox.
And the 19-year-old repaid that faith in Prague on Thursday, deputising for captain James Tavernier and making a huge contribution to the 1-1 draw with Slavia that has opened a path to the last eight of the Europa League.
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