Cyriel Dessers name the Rangers saviour giving him 'confidence' as striker ramps up Philippe Clement restoration
dailyrecord.co.ukPrague's astronomical clock has been marking time in the Czech capital for over 600 years.And Cyriel Dessers is just glad that when it came to Rangers’ hour of need in the Golden City, they had a man who never misses a beat either.
It was primarily Jack Butland’s display in the nerve-shredding shut-out at the Letna Stadium that ensures Gers are still ticking along nicely, right in the hunt for a Europa League knock-out berth.His timing had to be spot on, but the early double save the former Stoke and Crystal Palace shot-stopper pulled off before making another from Qazim Laci ensured Philippe Clement’s rattled side made it to half-time without suffering any damage.
Defenders John Souttar, Ben Davies and Connor Goldson then stood firm as Sparta’s tempo slowed before Gers almost snatched a sensational victory with two late efforts from Sam Lammers and substitute Danilo.The ancient timepiece that stands in the centre of the city’s Old Town Square has withstood some punishment itself down the years.
It had to be reconstructed after suffering heavy damage during World War II but is now a major tourist attraction.The 1200 Rangers fans who made the trip, though, were more interested to see how Clement’s Ibrox restoration project was coming along.
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