Analysis

Why Russell Martin encourages Rangers' risky passes

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Rangers booked a place in the Champions League third qualifying round with a 3-1 aggregate win over Panithanaikos, confirmed by last night's 1-1 draw in Athens.

If you'd offered that result to anyone connected to the club before a ball was kicked, they'd have snapped your hand off - so why the slight apprehension post-match amongst supporters?

On our latest tactical episode, Adam and I try to explain some of the reasons why Russell Martin is happy for his side to take risks in possession, even if it can prove an uncomfortable watch!

It is a means to an end of an approach, so what is the theory?

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