Steven Gerrard condemned amid potty Rangers claim over 'targeting' Czech players as Bobby Zlamal steams in AGAIN

Former Hearts goalkeeper Zdenek Zlamal has sensationally blamed Steven Gerrard for sparking Czech resentment towards Rangers as he once again overlooked incidents of racism.

Rangers grabbed a goalless draw in the Europa League against Sparta Prague and face the Czechs the week after next in the return at Ibrox, But the match was overshadowed by lingering resentment after infamous meetings between Rangers and both Slavia and Sparta Prague recently. Sparta boss Brian Priske urged his own fans to reject racism after former Rangers player Glen Kamara was booed by schoolkids in a previous meeting.

It followed the huge controversy that followed the 10-match ban handed to Sparta defender Ondruj Kudela after his vile racist slur to Kamara in a Europa League tie two years ago and. But Zlamal, who sparked anger over previous claims of racism aimed at Kamara were exaggerated, insists the blame can be put down to Gerrard.

He said: "That whole episode in the original Sparta game in Glasgow was started by Rangers aggressive approach. I experienced it myself when I was playing for Hearts. Rangers' style of play crossed a line and there were unfair challenges on me. It was insidious and it was not an isolated case against Slavia. It wasn't just a coincidence.

"What I heard and spoke about with the guys who played for Rangers under Gerrard was that he was the instigator and he was a manager who sometimes encouraged players to be aggressive and make unfair tackles. I don't think Gerrard would tell players to injure opponents, but his style was too aggressive. If you compare him to the modern and forward-thinking of the current managers of Sparta Prague and Rangers, they are very different.

"In my opinion, Gerrard is not a top coach and