Gandhi1872 186 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 When the tide started to turn and Falkirk were getting a few chances the team kept bombing forward and losing their shape. I know Warburton doesn't like to settle or get too defensive but for at least five minutes we had to get in shape, get behind the ball and re-group. From that point you can hit them on the counter or stem the tide and then gradually open up again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergio 1,199 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I thought that is why we bought MOH, to allow us to sit deep and use him as a out ball if things ever got hairy, I think the guys will learn from this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 73,909 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 1 minute ago, sergio said: I thought that is why we bought MOH, to allow us to sit deep and use him as a out ball if things ever got hairy, I think the guys will learn from this. The second half was a carbon copy of last game at Falkirk so i'd say there was no lesson learned.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayside 295 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Why bring on Clark should have been Law and put MO up top Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40delboy40 248 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Need to use that 2nd half performance as a wake up call. Nothing is a gimme. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergio 1,199 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 2 minutes ago, STEPPS BOY said: The second half was a carbon copy of last game at Falkirk so i'd say there was no lesson learned.. Well we did go on an 11 match unbeaten run after it, more of the same. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandhi1872 186 Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 8 minutes ago, 40delboy40 said: Need to use that 2nd half performance as a wake up call. Nothing is a gimme. I know what you are saying but we are now in March. How can they still need wake up calls? We all know that game should have been put to bed in the first half. Why was there no urgency to go on and score 4/5/6? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianferguson 2,619 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Once plan A has practically won a game you should have plan B which is a less cavalier version of plan A , rather than make us easy to play against. This will be far more prevelant against Pacific shelf and far less forgivable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchy 1,200 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I'm still in shock at losing that game, especially after the first half. Two goals and a multiple of missed chances. They not only took their foot off the gas, they performed and emergency stop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMax399 3,704 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Of all the threads on last night's game, the OP sums it up well for me. Our team were naive beyond belief, particularly the defence in the last 30 minutes. I understand that the result will probably not alter the outcome of the league but it highlights weakness in our team. A 3 goal reverse of any type has to be a cause for concern and has to be addressed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoplandStandBear 995 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Nicky Law should have been on, he rarely wastes a pass and Dom Ball looked like a pile of shite in that holding midfield position. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danger ranger 922 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 9 minutes ago, DMax399 said: Of all the threads on last night's game, the OP sums it up well for me. Our team were naive beyond belief, particularly the defence in the last 30 minutes. I understand that the result will probably not alter the outcome of the league but it highlights weakness in our team. A 3 goal reverse of any type has to be a cause for concern and has to be addressed. Bad players cave in under pressure, like last night, when we are scoring well the problems don't really show up, these problems have been with us all year. Warburtons system is causing the problems at the back, as some have said, no plan b and too many players forward. There is no lesson to be learned because Warburton is committed to his way of play. The team was totally out of shape at the end, and still missing or not taking their chances, I don't think it can be addressed due to Warburton has set his stall out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunk and disorderly. 14,421 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 17 minutes ago, CoplandStandBear said: Nicky Law should have been on, he rarely wastes a pass and Dom Ball looked like a pile of shite in that holding midfield position. Law sits on the bench as he offers very little. Tackles like a girl and all he can do is slow the game down a bit. . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzler 2,428 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 4 minutes ago, Drunk and disorderly. said: Law sits on the bench as he offers very little. Tackles like a girl and all he can do is slow the game down a bit. . I think the game did need slowed down after Falkirk scored their first. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,606 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 25 minutes ago, CoplandStandBear said: Nicky Law should have been on, he rarely wastes a pass and Dom Ball looked like a pile of shite in that holding midfield position. Dom Balls played out of position and this game showed he's not good enough in the Middle. We just decided the game was won after the two goals and got a lesson from Falkirk that a game lasts 90 minutes, we were far too casual in everything we did, our subs weakened us Falkirk subs won them the game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoplandStandBear 995 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 10 minutes ago, Drunk and disorderly. said: Law sits on the bench as he offers very little. Tackles like a girl and all he can do is slow the game down a bit. . We needed to manage the game at 2-0 and he's the type of guy to do that. I don't know why he can't get a game ahead of players like Ball or at least make an appearance. Poor subs last night cost us the game and being far too casual. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoplandStandBear 995 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 5 minutes ago, Smile said: Dom Balls played out of position and this game showed he's not good enough in the Middle. We just decided the game was won after the two goals and got a lesson from Falkirk that a game lasts 90 minutes, we were far too casual in everything we did, our subs weakened us Falkirk subs won them the game. I didn't see this post before I posted up above, but I agree. At 2-0 we shut up shop and hit on the counter, but we decided to just stop playing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzler 2,428 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Just now, CoplandStandBear said: We needed to manage the game at 2-0 and he's the type of guy to do that. I don't know why he can't get a game ahead of players like Ball or at least make an appearance. Poor subs last night cost us the game and being far too casual. To be fair Ball had a good game against Dundee and deserved his start. Bringing McKay off was a mistake, I thought he was our best player last night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VladimirWeiss69 802 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Wish we had signed a proper CDM in january, Toumani would have been perfect for this game because of his strength and height. A lack of a proper CDM really begins to show when playing the harder games and under the cosh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40delboy40 248 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 14 hours ago, Gandhi1872 said: I know what you are saying but we are now in March. How can they still need wake up calls? We all know that game should have been put to bed in the first half. Why was there no urgency to go on and score 4/5/6? The wake up call is this, 2-0 up and cruising and like you point out no urgency to put the game to bed. I know were in march but we haven't won anything yet and have some big games to come. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianferguson 2,619 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 6 hours ago, CoplandStandBear said: Nicky Law should have been on, he rarely wastes a pass and Dom Ball looked like a pile of shite in that holding midfield position. A wee bit harsh,thought for 70 mind ball looked good though he a was culpable last 20. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,286 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 A timely reminder to the team that if you want to be a Rangers player you have to be at your best every week because the opposition sure will be Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 This is why i would have kept Miller on the pitch,his experience could have been vital. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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