Nilsson: Boss Told Us To Learn From Gers

Feb 24 2008

STUNNED Swede Mikael Nilsson has revealed Panathinaikos boss Jose Peseiro lectured his stars on being more like Rangers just 15 minutes after their UEFA Cup exit.

The World Cup full-back praised the discipline Gers showed in not buckling after going a goal down.

And he admits Pana should have taken a leaf from Walter Smith's book.

Nilsson, 29, said: "I was impressed Rangers didn't panic and we talked about it in the dressing-room after the match. They had their game plan and stuck to it which is so important.

"We did everything we wanted to - score and put pressure on Rangers. After that though the coach talked about how we didn't know what to do.

"Rangers kept playing like they were told to and they got their reward. Our coach said it was an example for us to follow.

"Now Rangers will do well against Werder Bremen. They are a good team, particularly at home.

"Especially with Barry Ferguson. He is the engine and if the team is under pressure he calms them."