Glasgow Rangers defeated Hibernian 1-0 in a close game on Sunday to win their fourth consecutive game without giving up a goal in all competitions.
The solitary goal of the match for the Light Blues came from Tom Lawrence, who skilfully curled the ball into the top corner in the first half. Just before halftime, Jack Butland made a penalty save.
After winning the League Cup with Rangers the previous season, Philippe Clement is hoping to add more trophies to his collection this year. He was granted permission to completely restructure the team during the summer transfer window in order to contend for awards.
The Belgian manager and head of recruitment Nils Koppen approved the exits of veteran players including Borna Barisic, Ryan Jack, John Lundstram, Connor Goldson, and Kemar Roofe, among others.
The Gers were able to invest in young talent and build a team that will be competitive for years to come since they were able to release a significant number of players who were over 30.
The Rangers made an investment in bright prospects who may develop with greater playing time at Ibrox, including Connor Barron, a summer acquisition who has already made an impact despite his youth.
Connor Barron’s strong start to life at Rangers
The centre midfielder’s contract with Scottish Premiership rivals Aberdeen expired, and he moved to Glasgow during the summer transfer window.
That made it possible for Rangers to sign him, with payment for his services due, and it looks like they’ve struck gold with the Scotland international.
Barron has shown his abilities both in and out of possession for the Light Blues, starting all six of the team’s Premiership games thus far this season.
With a 91% pass completion percentage and 59.8 completed passes per league game, the Scottish master has proven to be dependable for Rangers when it comes to the ball.
This demonstrates how the central midfielder almost never gives up the ball and keeps things moving, which enables him to set the pace of games and exert control over them for Clement. He understands when to initiate assaults by moving balls forward between the lines to up the pace of the game and when to slow it down with straightforward passes.
Out of possession, Barron has buzzed around the pitch to break up attacks and disrupt the opposition with 3.2 tackles and interceptions and 4.0 ball recoveries per match.
Barron has hustled about the field when the ball is out of his control, making 3.2 tackles, 4.0 ball recoveries and interceptions to thwart attacks and disturb the opposition.
