Kilmarnock boss praises three Rangers stars as one did something ‘unbelievable’

Derek McInnes, the manager of Kilmarnock, was left to lament the crucial roles played by Jack Butland,

James Tavernier, and Tom Lawrence as Rangers overcame a 2-1 deficit at Rugby Park on Wednesday.

Two triumphs. Two wildly distinct victories.

On a night when Celtic reached seventh heaven at home against Dundee, these three incredibly hard-

earned points could yet prove to be a crucial moment in an exciting title race as far as Rangers are

concerned. Philippe Clement’s team narrowly prevailed 2-1 away to a team that had defeated them on

the opening day.

Not for the first time, those in blue were indebted to a pair of stunning contributions at either end from

England re-call as he denied Matty Kennedy with Kilmarnock 1-0 up. Ensuring that James

Tavernier’s latest pinpoint free-kick was an equaliser rather than a deficit-reducer.

Tom Lawrence’s instinctive, snapshot winner on the hour mark, meanwhile, ensured that 1-0 became 1-2

within hte space of just four second-half minutes.

Rangers overcome Kilmarnock by coming back.

“Butland’s save at 1-0 merely serves to highlight his superiority. In the context of the game, that is a

pivotal time for the Rangers,” groans McInnes.

The former manager of Aberdeen lauded his team’s performance in Ayrshire and also praised the

tenacity and fighting spirit of Clement’s visitors.

“I’ve seen Tavernier’s free kick again, and I like how high he can get it.” Superb,” continues McInnes.

“He has consistently performed that for the Rangers. Thus, there are two instances.

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