As December becomes January and 2019 becomes 2020, many of Europe’s major leagues enter the second half of their season. And while most fans will be looking forward to April or May, when their respective teams find out their finish in their league, other fans will reflect on the weeks gone by. That was the case when Heart & Hands posted their player ratings for the first half of the 2019/2020 season.
The ranking system ordered the players based on their average player rating between the beginning of the season and the Gers’ victory a few weeks ago in the final game before the winter break. Ryan Jack topped the list with a 7.53 average player rating over 30 games, closely followed by Alfredo Morelos, Steven Davis, Borna Barisic and then Ryan Kent (Heart & Hand). At first glance, many fans were in agreement that Jack deserved to top the list. In his 30 games, he has scored five goals and recorded four assists.
Ryan Jack no surprise at no 1, he’s been immense. Arfield needs to up his game on a more consistent level if we are to get 55.
— Kevin (@Spartacus1965) January 9, 2020
Cracking article, no surprise to see RJ at the top of the list, his levels this half season so far have been outstanding. The rest pretty much what everyone expected.
— Neil…….. (@NeilElder1) January 9, 2020
Who has been more important for Rangers this season?
Ryan Jack
Alfredo Morelos
Others are shocked at the low position of players like Glen Kamara. They reckon that he has been a rock in Steven Gerrard’s midfield during his 28 games. Another fan thinks Borna Barisic should be right at the top of the list. The Croatian left-back has assisted 13 goals from his 27 appearances this season. Some also question why captain James Tavernier is ranked so low. The English right-back, like Barisic, has been instrumental to his team’s success, contributing 12 assists in 35 games.
Think Kamara is incredibly under rated and it’s no surprise he is the one that seems to have the most solid interest from other clubs. Cant help but think his £50k schtick overshadows how solid he is, hes the glue in the current midfield and getting better every game
— Spoon (@457ish) January 9, 2020
How can hastie king Jones stewart polster docherty be above Arfield that’s crazy
— Bc Carmichael (@Jacquel06664147) January 9, 2020
Opened list, saw Borna wasn’t number one, closed list.
Bairns greetin.
— Gavin Kelly (@gmkelly1979) January 9, 2020
Great read. Although should really have a bigger sample size as Tav being ranked below Edmundson and Docherty is a little daft.
— Andrew (@GersAndrew) January 9, 2020
Tav should be alot higher for me and no surprise with the 3 top players and for me any of them 3 could have got it. Out of the 3 players which one is the player we would miss the most if they left?
— Rangers Bantz (@RangersBanter17) January 9, 2020
What do we think?
The first half of Rangers’ season has been brilliant. Gerrard’s side are currently pushing their rivals for first place in the Scottish Premiership. Despite being two points off the top spot, the Gers have a game in hand (Sky Sports). If they win it, they will move into undisputed first.