Captain Fantastic nets 17th of season as Ger’s stay top

Rangers Captain Lee McCulloch helped his side on their way with the first of two goals without reply at home to Peterhead, Lee Wallace adding a second on sixty-six minutes in front of a 48,000 strong Ibrox crowd.

Speaking to the clubs official website, Manager Ally McCoist was pleased with the victory;

“Outwith a scare in the first couple of minutes, I thought we were fairly solid and with the greatest of respect, I would have settled for everything we’ve got today.

“We gave an efficient, solid performance, scored a couple of well-worked goals and got a wee break or two as well.

“With the way things have been going, including our two centre-halves hobbling off the pitch at training yesterday, I have to say I’m absolutely delighted with our day’s work.

With solid performances from the academy players that could be observed again by spectators, McCoist added; “It really is great the supporters are getting to see some of the youths coming through from Murray Park.

 “But it’s only good if we continue to win and get promoted. That’s the target and that is what we have to do. I did say beforehand that one of the positives to come from our negative situation is we’d get to see some of the younger lads who have come from the academy.’’

“Even guys like Kal Naismith, who I thought did very well when he came on today during the short time he was on, are gaining experience. That’s a big, big plus for us.

“We’ve got an unbelievably young team and they’re playing again guys, especially this afternoon, who have a bit of experience at a higher level but they’re doing well.”

The result consolidates the Ger’s atop the SFL Third tier, with a two point cushion and a far superior goal difference to that of closest challengers Elgin City who have amassed nineteen points, however playing a game more.

Next up for the light blues is an away trip to second from bottom East Stirlingshire, who back in August were on the wrong end of a 5-1 score line at Ibrox on the opening day of the season, which included an Andy Little hat trick.

Naturally the hosts will be looking for a different result, whilst Rangers will be hoping to add to their first league away win invoked at the hands of Clyde at the end of October.

The Ger’s will face second placed Elgin City on the road the following weekend.

Which places additional emphasis on taking all three points at Ochilview Park, to continue the momentum and the Ranger’s juggernaut moving forward.

Distancing themselves from other potential promotion candidates will be top priority going into the December run in.

This includes a Scottish Cup fourth round tie at home to Elgin City and five league fixtures.

Manager McCoist will be hoping for more of the same from his relatively young side, as the end of the year is not too far away.