Middag Looks To Keep Positive Momentum

TESSEL MIDDAG has highlighted the fine margins that the SWPL can come down to as Rangers head for a showdown with last season’s title winners.

The Light Blues will make the short trip to Petershill as they look to cement their position at the top of the standings.

Speaking to RangersTV ahead of the clash in Glasgow against City, the midfielder said: “Historically in the last few years the title race has always been us, Celtic and Glasgow City. We all know that the big games matter, the margins have been small.

“Especially at the end of the last year when all three teams could win it on the last day. It shows how small the margins are, even goal difference is a factor that comes into play.

“We are still have a lot of months to go so the title won't be decided on Sunday but hopefully we can keep this positive momentum going. We are confident and just looking forward to the game.”

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The Dutch midfielder has praised the recent performance levels on top of results after Rangers racked up 10 domestic wins in a row in their Sky Sports Cup quarter-final last Sunday.

She continued: “When a new manager comes in and puts a new system in place of course you are always looking at results as well because we all know how it works in football. You have to win especially at a club like Rangers.

“What has been the most encouraging thing for me as well is that we perform. I feel like if you look at the last 10 games we are really getting better. We are winning the ball higher up the pitch, we are better at being able to keep the ball for longer periods of time, shift it from left to right and mixing up our play a bit more.

“Knowing when to go wide or go central. That is really exciting for me to be a part of as well of a team that not just keeps winning, hopefully the fans or the neutral would agree but one that keeps improving their football as well.”

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The 30-year-old says it is up to the Gers to maintain the position they now find themselves in as she reflected on the last meeting between the sides back in August.

She added: “Always when you are sitting on top of the table other teams are going to hunt you. Sometimes you are almost in an easier position if you are wanting to take the first stop away from someone else.

“For us it just comes down to keep improving our performance levels like we try and do every day in training. It has really showed in the games and hopefully we can just continue doing that.

“Glasgow City was the only game where we have dropped points. They are obviously a very strong opponent; we know their strengths not just this year but in my last two years as well.

“We know that they are very dangerous on the counter-attack when we lose it, so we have to be switched on even when we have the ball we have to be ready for what can come next.

“That is one of the threats that they have and of course for us it is to try and be patient on the ball but also when the moment is there, to up the tempo and really try take our chances and score goals.”


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