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Connor Goldson says Celtic fallout has been exaggerated and isn’t out for revenge on Scott Brown

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Rangers defender Connor Goldson insists the fallout to their defeat to Celtic has been “exaggerated”.

Steven Gerrard’s men were beaten 2-1 at Celtic Park last month, with Alfredo Morelos sent off and Ryan Kent receiving a ban for striking Scott Brown.


The Celtic captain was later charged for his actions during the match, with both clubs facing a rap for failing to control their players.

Rangers defender Connor Goldson opens up on heart scare which could have taken his life

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Rangers defender Connor Goldson has spoken about his fear after being told he needed heart surgery in 2017.

The centre-back was playing for Brighton when he was told he risked dying on the pitch if he didn’t have surgery on a faulty aorta.


The issue was uncovered during a routing health check, but the Ibrox star feared the worst with a history of heart issues in the family.

Goldson’s…

Is Connor Goldson the Scottish Premiership’s best centre back?

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For years Rangers missed someone like Connor Goldson. A warrior, a battler, yet a cool head. A proper warm blooded, physical presence at centre back.

Not only does the big Englishman bring that in spades, but he’s a top player too. Goldson is comfy on the ball, he doesn’t mind receiving a pass and he’s a mature, calming presence on the backline.

It’s crazy to think he’s only 26. The…

Europa League: Rangers have 'nothing to fear' says Connor Goldson

Rangers have “nothing to fear” as they target the last 32 of the Europa League, says defender Connor Goldson.

The Ibrox club sit joint top of their group at the halfway stage after Thursday’s 0-0 draw with Spartak Moscow.

Goldson admits Rangers have surpassed expectations but insists progression is well within their grasp.

“It’s a great start. We know…

Rangers have “nothing to fear” as they target the last 32 of the Europa League, says defender Connor Goldson.

The Ibrox club sit joint top of their group at the halfway stage after Thursday’s 0-0 draw with Spartak Moscow.

Goldson admits Rangers have surpassed expectations but insists progression is well within their grasp.

“It’s a great start. We know we’re in a tough group with three really good teams,” he told RangersTV.

“We’re unbeaten with five points and it’s just going to be another tough three games to go, but with the way we’ve started there’s nothing to fear.”

Report: Rangers frustrated by Spartak[1]

‘Euro record is a bonus’ – Gerrard[2]

Under Steven Gerrard Rangers have gone unbeaten for a club record 11 games in Europe, recording five wins along the way.

After a dominant display in front of a packed Ibrox against Spartak, Goldson conceded their latest result should have taken that tally to seven as the Russians held on.

“If you said this [that Rangers would be joint top] in June we would have snapped anyone’s hands off,” he said.

“They came here and gave us a lot of respect, which shows how well we’ve done so far, but we were disappointed not to take the three points.

“I think the game was there for the taking. On the whole we played well, and kept a clean sheet against a good side.”

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References

^ Report: Rangers frustrated by Spartak (www.bbc.co.uk)

^ ‘Euro record is a bonus’ – Gerrard (www.bbc.co.uk)

BBC Sport – Scottish

Connor Goldson will thrive at Rangers – Gordon Greer

Rangers have signed an impressive defender with a strong work ethic in Connor Goldson, believes his former Brighton team-mate Gordon Greer.

The 25-year-old centre-back has agreed a four-year deal to become manager Steven Gerrard’s sixth new recruit.

“I can’t speak highly enough of him,” former Scotland centre-back Greer, 37, told BBC Scotland.

“I don’t…

Rangers have signed an impressive defender with a strong work ethic in Connor Goldson, believes his former Brighton team-mate Gordon Greer.

The 25-year-old centre-back has agreed a four-year deal to become manager Steven Gerrard’s sixth new recruit.

“I can’t speak highly enough of him,” former Scotland centre-back Greer, 37, told BBC Scotland.

“I don’t want to put too much pressure on him coming in but he is a fantastic young player with great attributes.”

Rangers sign Goldson from Brighton[1]

Gerrard will inspire Rangers players – Warnock[2]

Greer was a regular at Brighton when Goldson arrived in August 2015 but after sustaining an injury midway through the season, struggled to regain his place as the youngster took his chance in his absence.

“He is big, strong, quick, very good on the ball, and the main thing for me is he wants to keep improving,” Greer, now at Kilmarnock, said.

“The thing that really impressed me most about him was his attitude and his willingness to work and improve.

“When he first came in at Brighton, we were doing well in the Championship, finishing in the top six, getting to the play-offs.

“Connor just knuckled down, worked really hard and I admired that about him because I am similar myself.

“With a lot of players you can spot the talent, but maybe the attitude is not as good. Connor has got the talent but his attitude was so good, his willingness to improve.”

‘He has more than enough to play in the Premier League’

Goldson, who arrived at Brighton from League Two side Shrewsbury, helped the Seagulls reach the Championship play-offs in his first season.

But he played only 10 games the following term before being forced to undergo preventative heart surgery[3] in February 2017 after routine screening uncovered “a possible risk factor”.

After returning to fitness, he was restricted to just eight outings last season, and just three in the Premier League.

“He has not featured as much as I thought he might and I was surprised he didn’t nail down a first-team place because I was really impressed with what he brought to the table,” Greer said.

“I think it was just the personal preference of the manager – I don’t think it is down to ability. He definitely has more than enough attributes to play in the Premier League.”

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Greer believes Goldson will benefit from playing alongside a more experienced centre-back, as he familiarises himself with the unique demands of playing for one side of the Old Firm.

“He is still developing as a centre-half himself. He has had experience playing for Shrewsbury and Brighton, but I think he needs somebody in there with him that is going to help him develop even more. He has got a lot of development still to do,” Greer added.

“He is a fantastic player but I just feel with Rangers, there is so much pressure on the players, and the management to bring in the right players. He is definitely one who is going to give his all for the club and I am sure the fans will really take to him.

“The biggest thing for Connor might be the demands of the supporters. He is playing for a massive club now.

“Brighton – with all due respect – is a brilliant club and a great family club, but it is not the same pressure as playing for Rangers.”

References

^ Rangers sign Goldson from Brighton (www.bbc.co.uk)

^ Gerrard will inspire Rangers players – Warnock (www.bbc.co.uk)

^ preventative heart surgery (www.bbc.co.uk)

BBC Sport – Scottish