'Best we've played at Ibrox in a long time' - Hibs fans react to Rangers defeat

Hibs fans understandably focused on the two penalty appeals as they reacted to the Easter Road side’s narrow defeat in Govan.

Dillon Barnes denies Alfredo Morelos at Ibrox

Derek Adamson said: “Very unlucky – both the high boot of Hagi and the trip on Porteous could easily have been penalties. The Porteous one not as easy to see and can forgive that one but the high boot was clearly visible and dangerous play. Poor decision and just plain wrong.”

Michael Hansborough bemoaned a lack of options on the subs' bench: “Nothing on the bench to change it players tiring towards the end needed freshening up.”

Clark Scott demanded: “Get Joe Newell on a new contract ASAP.”

Paul Stevenson mused: “Can't but help think if we can get a couple of class players in we could easily take third place in the league.”

Neil West pointed out: “Bear in mind we were missing Doidge, Allan, Murphy, Mallan and Magennis. That’s some decent quality there.”

Brian Allan wrote: “Delighted with the performance today. VAR would have given us a penalty. How often do we witness Rangers wasting time at Ibrox? Speaks volumes for me. Onwards and upwards.”

Alicia Souter said: “I thought we outplayed them that second half. Can’t get anything out of games where the opposition have 12 men. Best performance we’ve put in at Ibrox in a long time.”

Elliot Scott was staying positive: “Much better team there, Rangers aren’t great shakes.”

Jamie Burrell tweeted: “Hard lines today, heads up.”

Mat Priestley added: “Missed chance in the opening minute and if the penalty was given (high boot) it’s a different game with a different result.”

Keith Robertson said: “Disappointing, not as aggressive as I would've liked but we did alright disrupting Rangers. In attack it was evident we were missing key players as headers and shots weren't hitting target. Great league debut for Barnes, kept the scoreline down. On to the next one now.”

Jack Egan wrote: “Very unlucky today. Should have had two penalties, deserved a draw.”

Jordan Brown didn't mince his words: “What chance you got when you get denied two stonewall penalties. Willie Collum is a f****** joke.”

Lawrie Simpson added: “Referee got Rangers the win today.”

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