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Halliday: Rangers Must Risk It All at Hearts
2 May
Summary
- Rangers' title hopes will end with a loss at Tynecastle.
- Emmanuel Longelo's late goal dramatically altered the race.
- Former player suggests Rangers must play aggressively.
Former Rangers player Andy Halliday has advised Rangers to 'throw caution to the wind' for their upcoming fixture at Tynecastle. This strategic imperative arises from a recent late goal by Emmanuel Longelo against Rangers, which has significantly altered the league standings.
Longelo's 90th-minute strike secured victory for his team, leaving Rangers four points behind the league leaders. Halliday suggests that a loss or even a draw in this crucial match would effectively end Rangers' title aspirations, with only nine points remaining in the season.
He posits that if the game is tied with ten minutes left, Rangers must adopt an aggressive, high-risk strategy. This approach, however, could leave them vulnerable to Hearts' counter-attacking threats, particularly from speedy players like Pierre Landry Kabore. The upcoming game is therefore framed as a must-win for Rangers to stay in the title race.
