Source: Team_Talk
Magilton: We've raised the bar
Rangers shrugged off the uncertainty surrounding co-owner Flavio Briatore to put in a fine performance in a seven-goal thriller.[LNB]Briatore gave Loftus Road a swerve despite having an unexpected weekend off following his F1 ban, and the controversial Italian missed seeing his side race into a three-goal half-time lead.[LNB]Akos Buzsaky scored twice to add to Mikele Leigertwood's opener, and despite a second-half Barnsley fightback when Stephen Foster and Andy Gray reduced the arrears to one, further goals from Ben Watson and Jay Simpson secured a maiden home win for Rangers.[LNB]"We've raised the bar," said Magilton.[LNB]"I was worried about today because I know Mark Robins is a very good manager and his side have improved under him, so it was always going to be a tricky game for us, especially after all the hype.[LNB]"We had to do whatever we could to get three points and some of our play was extremely good.[LNB]"It was a bit nervy at times and we afforded them a few too many chances, but all in all I am pleased."[LNB]The first half was particularly sweet for Buzsaky, the Hungary international scoring his first goals of the season having missed most of last term through injury.[LNB]Leigertwood had already scored from long range when Buzsaky slid in the second, and before the break he conjured up a trademark 30-yard curler.[LNB]"His form is on an upward curve," added Magilton.[LNB]"I think he's got some way to go, like all of us, but we know he possesses great individual ability and his second goal was magnificent."[LNB]Rangers never like to make life too easy for themselves, though, and after Barnsley pulled one back through Foster's header, Andy Gray tucked away the rebound after his penalty was saved.[LNB]Radek Cerny preserved Rangers' lead when he tipped Adam Hammill's shot over before Watson and Simpson bundled home late goals to secure the points.[LNB]Robins, who gave full debuts to three defenders, said: "We shot ourselves in the foot. They were poor goals to give away.[LNB]"We can point to the fact it was a new back four but they are decent players."[LNB]Barnsley were handed a Carling Cup visit from Robins' old club Manchester United when the draw was made shortly before kick-off.[LNB]But Robins added: "I'd swap that for some points on the board at this time."[LNB][LNB][LNB]
