*****The Official Rangers v Kilmarnock Match Thread*****

[Moody Blue 9,349]

Just now, Jasper Blues said:

Wilson's best game for us - MOM for me.

Don't see why Barrie got it.

Worst games for Halliday, Tav and Wag.

Kiernan and Ball both played well.

We'll win the replay.

not much wrong with that for me

[BlueThunder 8,453]

Any news on Kiernan? His injury is a worry.

[dummiesoot 16,005]

4 minutes ago, ritchieshearercaldow said:

Just watching the replays, shouldn't have been a red card, got the ball

It was Studs up and high yellow or red not too fussed, getting the ball does not constitute no foul

[Misteral 2,932]

We dominated against a premiership team but failed to capitalise on that dominance. Frustrating, but that's football. We're still in the hat. 

[ritchieshearercaldow 22,137]

1 minute ago, Moody Blue said:

The fact that they're happy with the result and we are disappointed yet in the division below tells it all 

They don't have a manager so they will be happy but it shows that our present squad will have trouble with any teams that can defend and are confident on the break.

On that showing today we were the Premiership side, we just need something different up front and stop trying to pass the ball into the net.

Hopefully the boss has some ideas for the return.

[AlBear. 8,499]

2 minutes ago, BlueThunder said:

Any news on Kiernan? His injury is a worry.

Ball will drop back, which suits me. IMO we were better with Halliday in there and Ball is not a long term option in midfield.

Big Rob will be a miss though, hopefully nothing serious.

[cushynumber 25,178]

1 minute ago, Misteral said:

We dominated against a premiership team but failed to capitalise on that dominance. Frustrating, but that's football. We're still in the hat. 

In a nutshell.

 

the drama queens do like trying on their frocks though.

[plymouthranger 3,867]

waghorn was awful today, can tell he's low on confidence having not scored in a couple of weeks.

I imagine o'halleron will get a start over him soon

 

[Moody Blue 9,349]

1 minute ago, ritchieshearercaldow said:

They don't have a manager so they will be happy but it shows that our present squad will have trouble with any teams that can defend and are confident on the break.

On that showing today we were the Premiership side, we just need something different up front and stop trying to pass the ball into the net.

Hopefully the boss has some ideas for the return.

Extra quality in the last third needed 

[sco22y 280]

3 minutes ago, THE_MIGHTY_BEARS said:

In the top-tier we'll constantly be up against teams who sit back and counter attack.  We need more quality in this team for next year and I'm pretty sure we'll get it.  The board will provide money and we'll be getting several players out the door too.  We need to wait until the start of next season and see where we are then.

This is a concern of mine as well, especially concerning Waghorn. I feel he is neither a 'true' winger or an an SPL winning lone striker. However, I absolutely love this style of play as we don't ever seem to look beaten (learning from the St Johnstone and Falkirk games) at any point.

[sergio 1,199]

I am pleased with the performance, just a bit slack in the last 3rd, and maybe didn't hit more shots from outside the box.

[AlCapone 7,678]

6 minutes ago, ritchieshearercaldow said:

Just watching the replays, shouldn't have been a red card, got the ball

Behave. Stonewall red card. It doesn't matter if he got the ball, the intent was to hurt. It was only avoided by our player holding his leg back 

[ZZed 4,510]

Good experience for the lads to have a Premiership Team parking the bus, as this is what will happen all next season. We need to take our chances, so off to the training ground and more practice in front of goal. The comeback is well on track.

[sandyinroyalblue 16,478]

Frustrating afternoon in front of goals but hopefully we'll learn from the last couple of performance when we've lacked a bit of sharpness in the final third.

[one55 1,510]

we were definitely the better team no doubt about it. we were just really unlucky. could have easily been at least 4-0

[Heshootshescores 1,904]

Fucking hell we ripped the piss out of them. 

[Heshootshescores 1,904]

Jig learned everything Ally knows.. Obviously. 

[ritchieshearercaldow 22,137]

Considering this is Mr Warburton's first season and is building a new team we have to say the future looks bright, given a decent budget and the right signings in the Summer, I think we'll be alright..

[theclothmonster 1,707]

3 hours ago, The Monk said:

Looking at that Kilmarnock team I honestly think they`d struggle to finish 3rd in this league, cup games are always a bit different though

Holt needs to be kept safe in bubble wrap in between games, offensively we are a different side with him in the team.

[adamtricky 89]

hopefully Wilson gains some confidence from that display 

[blueretro 704]

Huffed and puffed just like we did against Falkirk. We need to be much sharper in the final third.

[allgers 735]

Waghorn misfired the whole game, just wondering if maybe he is carrying an injury, definitely out of sorts.

 

Forrester got some more game time and while not a great performance its a step in the right direction for him.

 

 

[RWB72 1,524]

Waghorn needs some competition for his spot in the team

[WilliamFyfe 1,438]

Just one of those games today 

[Blumhoilann 6,712]

1st game this season we haven't scored,and how unlucky that was. Hit the woodwork twice,couple of top drawer saves from their keeper,just one of those days. Hope Rob Keirnan's OK for the replay,we'll miss him at the back.Good to see Holt back,although he went quiet after he got booked.Poor day for MacKay and Waggy but that's footie.