Scotland’s media reacts to John Souttar as Rangers’ star in Hampden horror.
Rangers now have several international players,
with John Souttar representing Scotland drawing special attention.
On Sunday (23 March), Greece defeated Steve Clarke’s men 3-0 at Hampden Park,
relegating them to League B of the UEFA Nations League.
The most frustrating issue for the Tartan Army was Scotland’s 1-0 aggregate lead from Piraeus,
which they took home on March 20th, only to be completely overpowered by the Greeks three days later.
Following their efforts, Souttar and his teammates received plenty of attention from the Scottish media.
Souttar comments made by the Scottish press following the Greece nightmare
Souttar’s international camp with Scotland was curiously reminiscent of his
Rangers season and his teammates’ overall campaign. A hard-fought victory like the one in Greece on Thursday,
combined with a devastating home defeat under pressure, is all too common for Gers fans this season.
Those in attendance at Hampden evaluated Souttar’s performance, hailing him as
“Scotland’s best defender on the night” and complimenting his intervention to prevent the scoreline from increasing.
There was also an admission that the Rangers player was unable to replicate his “colossal”
performance in outside Athens three days earlier.
The Daily Record (23 March) gave Souttar a 6/10 rating, adding:
“Scotland’s best defender on the night – which unfortunately isn’t saying much.”
Made a superb clearance off the line to save it from going to four.”
The Herald (23 March) gave the Rangers ace a 6/10 with multiple fours and fives,
writing: “Colossal in Greece but unable to replicate that performance at Hampden.
Saved it from becoming four goals conceded on 66 minutes with a last-ditch hooked
clearing off the line after Pavlidis dinked over Gordon.”
“Somehow, Souttar clears the ball after Grant Hanley is sold a dummy by Pavlidis,
” The Guardian (23 March) said midway through the second half, when he averted Greece’s rout by striking four.
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