Rangers new boy Rabbi Matondo exhilarates Ibrox on home debut v West Ham and fans are all saying the same thing
RABBI MATONDO was only on the Ibrox pitch for 45 minutes against West Ham.
But the former Manchester City kid ensured he walked off after his home debut a firm Rangers fans' favourite.
The Light Blues were back in home action for the first time this pre-season as they took on Premier League opposition in the form of West Ham United.
After a goalless first half at Ibrox in which the Londoners dominated, Gers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst, as expected, rung the changes at half time.
New boys Matondo and Tom Lawrence were two of the players sent on - and what an impact they made.
Matondo in particular wasted little time in showing his new home fans exactly what he's capable of.
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The 21-year old Wales international completed a £3 million switch from Bundesliga giants Schalke on a four-year contract.
A product of Manchester City's youth system, much was made of the winger's blistering pace, and he quickly used that to his advantage to tear West Ham apart.
Having already flirted with a blistering run forward, Matondo assisted Gers' opener just three minutes after coming on.
James Tavernier sent him away down the left hand side, and the Welshman's clever run in behind caught out Aaron Cresswell.
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Matondo then charged down on goal before setting up fellow new recruit Lawrence who finished with aplomb.
After a blistering counter attack finished with Ryan Kent making it 2-0 just 90 seconds later, Matondo then got in on the act himself.
John Lundstram found him in the centre circle, before he took possession, bamboozling Cresswell again with his footwork before feeding Tavernier down the right.
The Gers skipper found Lawrence on the edge of the area and he then knocked the ball into Matondo who had found his way to the penalty area, who blasted past Lukasz Fabianski for 3-0.
Matondo's sensational display didn't go unnoticed - Gers commentator Kevin Thomson gave him the man of the match award despite him playing just 45 minutes.
And Rangers fans, too, were absolutely thrilled with what they saw and took to social media to hail their new number 17's showing - and just how fast he is!
One fan posted: "I'm still in shock at just how fast Matondo is, he is gonna be a lot of fun in Europe and v Celtic."
Another said: "Matondo is the meat in the gravy. Will be THE player, our star man."
A third Gers fan added: "Matondo is going to destroy teams this season."
While another supporter simply said: "Matondo is speedy - my god."
River City actor and big Rangers fan Jordan Young had a message for the league's broadcasters.
He said: "Dear @SkyFootball - could you use slow motion cameras when showing Rangers games next season? It's the only way we'll be able to see Rabbi Matondo."
Scots singing star Nathan Evans also added: "Lawrence and Matondo are FRIGHTENING. Going to be a pair of absolute ballers."
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Gers fans will have another chance to see Matondo in action this weekend when they welcome Premier League giants Tottenham to Ibrox.
It's their final pre-season clash before the Premiership campaign gets underway the following Saturday away to Livingston.
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