Tommy Wright hits back at Rangers over tackling criticism

St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright (left) shakes hands with Rangers assistant manager Jimmy Nicholl. Picture: SNSSt Johnstone manager Tommy Wright (left) shakes hands with Rangers assistant manager Jimmy Nicholl. Picture: SNS
St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright (left) shakes hands with Rangers assistant manager Jimmy Nicholl. Picture: SNS
Tommy Wright has fired back at Graeme Murty after the opposing manager criticised St Johnstone's physical tactics in the wake of Rangers' 4-1 win at McDiarmid Park.

The Ibrox boss wasn’t happy when Jamie Murphy was forced from play in the second half with a suspected broken toe, which could see the midfielder miss next Sunday’s Old Firm clash with rivals Celtic.

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However, Wright believes it was the away side who deserved criticism for some of their challenges during the match.

The Northern Irishman pointed to a moment where Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos caught Saints centre-back Steven Anderson with an elbow.

He told the Scottish Sun: “I was surprised to read quotes about Rangers being angry with our tackling. If anything, we should have complaints, especially for the Morelos challenge on Anderson.

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“Rangers gave away more fouls than we did but there wasn’t one bad foul in the game. If anything I’d have wanted my players to have made more tackles.

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“Murray [Davidson] took a knock and had to come off. He got stood on by Jamie Murphy after a challenge. I don’t think it was anything other than accidental, but his foot landed on Murray’s knee and he took a sore one. Thankfully he’ll be fine.

“It’s unfortunate when players pick up knocks, but these things happen. We haven’t been moaning about it.”

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