Rangers must do better 'in every area', says Giovanni van Bronckhorst

The Ibrox side beat Motherwell 2-1 at Fir Park

Published 16th Oct 2022

Giovanni van Bronckhorst says Rangers need to improve 'in every area' after battling to a 2-1 win over Motherwell.

Second-half goals from Malik Tillman and John Lundstram put the Ibrox side on course for victory at Fir Park.

Stuart McKinstry hit back for the hosts to ensure a nervy finale, but Rangers held firm in the closing stages to stay within two points of league leaders Celtic at the end of a demoralising week in which they lost 7-1 to Liverpool and lost key defender Connor Goldson to injury.

After the game, van Bronckhorst told Sky Sports: "It's three points. It was vital for us to win this game.

"In the first-half, we started well and had two great chances to score and we didn't. After that, we weren't in the game as we wanted. Second-half we did much better.

"We started brightly and scored two goals, which will give you a cushion.

"Then they made it 2-1 - a free-kick from that side into the top corner, it happens maybe only once out of 30 or 40 tries. After that we made sure we battled for the win.

"I'm really pleased with the points today."

Asked where they must improve, he replied: "Well I think in every area. The performance we had today overall wasn't as convincing as previous games. We need to improve that.

"The build-up in the first-half, we couldn't get into the next phase because weren't quick enough or trying to get a free man in midfield. We were too slow in our passing and movement. Second-half we did much better."