Andy Walker's "daring" Rangers prediction backfired at Tynecastle - and followers had been fast to remind the pundit.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst's facet eased to a 4-0 victory over Hearts on Saturday regardless of Walker's hunch that the Jambos would do a quantity on them. The previous Celtic striker had made the massive name on Thursday that Robbie Neilson's males might decide up three factors towards the Mild Blues at Tynecastle and he lamented the type of Gers duo Alfredo Morelos and Ryan Kent.
Nevertheless Morelos got here off the bench to internet within the rout whereas Kent ended his 22-game purpose drought so as to add to an Antonio Colak double which piled extra distress on Hearts, who had Cammy Devlin set off shortly earlier than half-time for a reckless problem. Earlier this week, Walker advised the Go Radio Soccer Present: "I'll be daring. I believe Hearts will beat Rangers. I believe they have the gamers and once more I used to be at Ibrox just lately; noticed Rangers win towards Dundee United however there have been frailties there.
"And also you marvel in regards to the make-up of the beginning 11. I imply I'm all for giving younger lads an opportunity you understand Charlie McCann, Leon King nevertheless it's not Rangers at their strongest and it is all the time fascinating listening to Giovanni van Bronckhorst saying it is the strongest squad that he is there.
"I believe Rangers have had a stronger squad definitely in Steven Gerrard's time. And perhaps they've had gamers taking part in at a greater degree. You realize Ryan Kent, (Alfredo) Morelos. We have already spoke about them. After all (Joe) Aribo and (Calvin) Bassey I believe had been large for Rangers however it is going to be fascinating to see how they get on at such a tough venue."
And supporters on social media had been eager to intention a cheeky dig or two at Walker, with one ranking his prediction "ridiculous". One other joked "that is why I am a greater pundit", whereas one merely added "sensible".
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