Smile 26,606 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 As long as they dont narrow their goals we should be fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Blue Legend 61,467 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 30 minutes ago, strikemaster said: yes Souness did it, and we got a hefty fine for doing it! We had money to burn back then!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLaudrup 4,606 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Its happened on numerous occasions, and we have done it too in the past. We are Rangers, if we don't beat them down the wing we'll beat them through the middle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1872 20,718 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Just means we've got less distance for our short corners. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithysmudger 6 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 This is old news nothing to see her folks move along........! http://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2016/01/05/jack-ross-defends-decision-to-narrow-pitch-as-alloa-athletic-fight-relegation/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozblue 4,331 Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 2 hours ago, Mazy74 said: Have Alloa done this to increase standing capacity beside the pitch ? ? They have done this to aid them getting off the bottom of the table (allegedly) Perhaps they would have more success doing it for the standing capacity Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CF2 WINNIE 1,006 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 fuck them, Lets not pretend this isn't something Rangers should have any problem in dealing with. We just need to concentrate on getting 3 points and that is all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briton 394 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 10 hours ago, Moody Blue Legend said: I remember Souness got Ibrox narrowed for a game in Europe. Don't see much of an issue. Two wrongs do not make a right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AljayBoy 2,298 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Like a few on here i don't think you should be allowed to alter your pitch size on a per game basis. Set it at the beginning of the season and that's that. Not that it should matter and we should still win, but it still seems a bit distasteful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Blue Legend 61,467 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 10 hours ago, dummiesoot said: The rule set by uefa is your pitch size must be declared at the start of the season and cannot be altered after that Not sure why the SFA have allowed this to happen, I am sure there must be a good reason for it. Like I said, if parameters have been broken, then there is a case. For me it would be a rid neck to complain though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnberry18 3,204 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I agree with Oz , and there is an argument that a pitch should have the same dimensions during a season, but changing it might actually hinder the Home team; they are the ones, after all, who have to play on in on a regular basis. I shouldn't hinder us, even though a bit of width helps. No excuses, our team should beat Alloa. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briton 394 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 You'd never catch me doing it on Football Manager. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMotor 2,208 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Personally, I wouldn't have a problem with it, or even letting teams change the dimensions of their pitch on a game by game basis, if the laws of the game didn't allow for such a huge variation. Is it really necessary to give leeway of 30 metres in length and 45 metres in width? I think it would be a great leveller if wee teams, playing at home, could set-up the pitch to their advantage based on who they were playing. Good teams and pro players should be able to overcome the challenge if the available pitch dimensions weren't so ridiculously varied. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fantana 28,894 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 what does it matter? its how you play the game that counts, nothing to do with the pitch. we should be steamrolling them this weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsden bear 2,376 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Might encourage us to be more direct - no bad thing. I think we will be shooting on sight and will score from a deflection.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
one55 1,510 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 i don't see a problem? isn't the manager allowed to ask for the pitch to be sized to his preference? i'd fully expect warburton to change the size if he believed it would benefit us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozblue 4,331 Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 7 minutes ago, one55 said: i don't see a problem? isn't the manager allowed to ask for the pitch to be sized to his preference? i'd fully expect warburton to change the size if he believed it would benefit us. Read this on the official web site link and see what Warburton said. http://rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/hardly-pitch-perfect/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlegKuznetsov 10,816 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Do they have an artificial pitch? I can't remember. If so, it may be that their pitch is damaged and they can't afford to repair it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcoholic 1,348 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Fully expect the boss to have the team training in "tight" formation all week. It's just more petty shite that Scottish Football is rife with at the moment Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlegKuznetsov 10,816 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 From the article, it looks like it was done purely for sporting advantage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 We have famously done this so I dont see how folk can complain. We are Rangers playing Alloa ffs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozblue 4,331 Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 26 minutes ago, OlegKuznetsov said: From the article, it looks like it was done purely for sporting advantage. "Right Mr. Mulraney; We cannae fuckin' defend on a pitch this size, so ah want it narrowed by 10 yards tae stop these cunts with fast wingers tearing us a new yin every time they play here." "OK Mr Ross, I'm on the SPFL Playing Board, so ah'll hiv a chat wi' Peter and Stewart ra'morra and make a rule the pitch dimensions can be changed half-way intae the season." Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishartsAshes 1,137 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 It looks like both managers have been reading Sun Tzu's The Art of War. Ross's tactics seem obvious, restrict space, get 11 men behind the ball and defend. Quote Sun Tzu says, "With regard to narrow passes, if you can occupy them first, let them be strongly garrisoned and await the advent of the enemy." And Warburton's response, "In preparing for the game we will do a lot of tight area work, narrow, looking to penetrate units and split units." Quote Sun Tzu says, "On hemmed-in ground, resort to stratagem." Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedart1952 1,350 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Don't think it will be to much of a problem, still think we will score 3 or 4 goals. The problem for Alloa is their goalmouth is still the same size. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
murzo 7,446 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I would love a narrow bitch cause mines a fat cow! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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