Gers must hit ‘top form’ to have Sporting chance

RANGERS manager Walter Smith insists that his side face elimination from the UEFA Cup unless they are on top form over the two legs against Sporting Lisbon — starting tonight at Ibrox.

A mixture of hard work and good fortune saw off Panathinaikos and Werder Bremen in previous rounds and Smith is hoping for more of the same this time around.

“They have to keep the same approach as they have had throughout the season,” he said.