Falkirk brushed aside.

Thank you for the endorsements there gentleman and well what can I say? We gave Falkirk a real humping without playing all that well which is quite a welcome contrast from playing brilliantly and only ending up with one point, and praise is due to several players but as a team unit we at times looked lethargic and that our minds were elsewhere. The build up was great too with the tribute video to Mr Struth being shown before the game as well as half time. More on that later in todays words of wisdom.

So the players then, and it was undoubtedly an amazing free kick from Phil Bardsley that had me on my feet before the ball was in the net! From my vantage point in the club deck I could tell that the falkirk keeper was never going to get to it such was the curl and power on it and Bardsley could yet turn out to be quite a potent weapon for us. Added to that a willingness to run up and down the line all afternoon and he can feel proud of his performance. On the other side though Stevie Smith had a mixed game. He defended well but at times was too eager to pass and was guilty on more than one occasion of playing passes down the line to Burke when he wasn't there. But in fairness he played a few sublime cross field passes. In the centre it was an improvement from Svennson but it has to be said he was not really tested and the jury is still out on him, whereas J-Rod seemed to slip up on one or two occasions particularly with one "hospital ball" that nearly led to a goal for the bairns.
My man of the match though was Clement, what a player! yesterday he covered every inch of grass on the park and was immense strong in the tackle eager to defend, attack start things from midfield, he for me is a steal at 1.1 mil and will be a legend if we can keep a hold of him for a few years. His partner in crime Hemdani displeyed the coolness we expect from him in the heat of the engine room. Burke though played ok but at times looked off the pace which is understandable given his recent injury and the lack of games whilst Prso again ran his heart out and deserved his goal while Sionko did ok but was not outstanding and it was no surprise to see him come off for Ferguson, who had a quiet but welcome return to the top team. Boyd should have had a hat trick but he was a constant threat and that bodes well for this season. A mention must go to Buffel who showed his usual dribbling skills and finally got the goal he has been waiting for and what a strike it was to while the other sub Sebo chased the ball well but again didn't score when he should have. I just hope the hassle wqe went through to get him was worth it.

On to the tributes to Mr Struth and it truly was a day that makes you proud to be a Ger, the recognition the great man deserves was done with dignity class and in a respectful manner and that I am sure is the way he would have wanted. One player reffered to him still being at Ibrox. I am sure he is and proud of the way the club maintains the traditions he set in stone.