Rangers booked their place in the last eight of the Scottish League Cup with a routine, if slightly disappointing, 3-0 win over East Fife – and Gers fans on Twitter singled out midfielder Joe Aribo for plaudits following his performance against the Fifers.
Aribo celebrated his recent call-up to the Nigerian international squad by netting the third goal as the Gers dispatched the League One side and set up a quarter-final clash with Livingston.
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The former Charlton star has impressed since his move to Ibrox and has already notched four goals this season as he makes Addicks legends Lee Bowyer and Chris Powell look silly for claiming he’s made a mistake joining the Gers.
After playing 90 minutes at Bayview, it seems unlikely that Aribo will start Thursday’s Europa League clash with Legia Warsaw but his performance will surely have impressed Steven Gerrard.
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Gers fans on Twitter were really impressed with how Aribo controlled the midfield and was head and shouders above engine-room partners Greg Docherty and Glen Kamara – with one saying Aribo was “untouchable.”
Here are some of the best comments from Rangers fans on Twitter:
Solid win on a shite pitch, playing in a gale. Not many shone but Aribo MOTM for his class. Mystified why Docherty was hooked & wouldve given Hastie more than 15mins.
— Billy Austin (@bryce9a) August 18, 2019
As has been mentioned
Pitch – terrible
Weather – awfulDefoe and Aribo's class – untouchable
— Jay Gatz (@JayGatzghost) August 18, 2019
https://twitter.com/thegafferbigstu/status/1163123835769671680
Aribo is an utter star. Not just ultra talented skill wise but works his arse off. Covers every blade of plastic
— Jamba (@JambaWATP21) August 18, 2019
Joe aribo 2020 ballon dor winner
— Ruairidh Noon🏴🇳🇱 (@NoonRuairidh) August 18, 2019
Aribo has neck muscles like Frankel. Giant of a man.
— flanykpl (@flanykpl) August 18, 2019
Another plastic pitch, wind blowing all over the place, East Fife on your heels, second string who've never played together. Difficult game. All you can ask for is players to do their jobs, no one was going to excel today. Aribo and Defoe probably the best of the bunch. Job done
— R (@rustytweeet) August 18, 2019
https://twitter.com/champsam1/status/1163119557533417473
https://twitter.com/scottjones666/status/1163118836163518464