Graeme Murty expects more from Rangers hat-trick hero Josh Windass

JOSH WINDASS was Rangers’ hat-trick hero as they cruised into the William Hill Scottish Cup fifth-round – but boss Graeme Murty says the attacker should be producing a lot more.

The Englishman opened the scoring against Fraserburgh from the penalty spot before adding two more after the interval as Gers completed a professional 3-0 win.

But tough taskmaster Murty believes Windass could have caused the Highland League minnows even more problems at Bellslea Park.

“I’m finding it quite hard to be pleased for him because I think there is so much more to come from him,” said the Ibrox boss.

“You get excited when he gets on the ball and drives at people in the final third.

“But I thought he spent the majority of his time too deep not actually affecting his opponent.

“When he did, he was destructive and we want to see more of that from him.

“I can’t be too down on him, though, as he did score three for us.”

Rangers looked uncomfortable early on amid the swirling rain and wind on the Aberdeenshire coast.

But they did enough to secure a last-16 clash with Ayr on February 11.

Murty added: “We had to come here a bit steely eyed and not get caught up in the romance of it all and actually be a bit of the villain at times and try to spoil their big day.

“We did that with a clean sheet and three goals, although it wasn’t as clinical and crisp as I’d have liked. But the conditions had a big part in that.

“Credit to Fraserburgh they made it very difficult for us. We’re pleased to be through to the next round and pleased that we’ve got everybody off the pitch unscathed.”

Brock boss Mark Cowie could not fault the display of his part-time outfit, who finished the match with 10 men when substitute Graham Johnston was sent off five minutes from time.

He said: “Pride is my main reaction. A lot better teams than Fraserburgh have lost more than 3-0 to Rangers.

“Yeah Rangers had 80 or 90 per cent of the ball but we showed in spells we can play.”