*** The Official Rangers V St Mirren Match Thread ***

[now then forever 298]

What has happened to Templeton ? the player who shone for Hearts, Where has the 40+ goal a season Clark from 2 seasons ago gone ? i just don't get how players come to Rangers and regress, i hope Clark can prove us all wrong and start banging in the goals and also Templeton finds some past Hearts form.

Not convinced by Shiels either

[now then forever 298]

Reckon it could be a sell out on Friday. Very limited number of tickets in many areas of the stadium already.

[Bluepeter9 5,167]

A far sterner test than Peterhead - while newly demoted and looking shite - we saw with Motherwell that we should not underestimate a SPL team just cause they looked shit! However we also look a different team so this will be exciting and testing!

[BlueSuedeSambas 53,775]

What has happened to Templeton ? the player who shone for Hearts, Where has the 40+ goal a season Clark from 2 seasons ago gone ? i just don't get how players come to Rangers and regress, i hope Clark can prove us all wrong and start banging in the goals and also Templeton finds some past Hearts form.

Theres no doubt that they were being managed by a bad manager but at the same time we are Rangers. We aren't some two bit mob like Hearts or QOTS and some players simply crumble under the pressure and can't deal with the expectations when they make that step up.

I truly believe that playing for us and being successful is about character almost as much as it's about ability and I'm not sure either Clark or Templeton have it.

[Gillete 1,338]

Here's a thought, why don't you allow Warburton and weir to work on Clark, Temps and a n other for 6months to a season and see if he can develop and improve them. Now that makes sense than this knee jerk conclusion.

Knee jerk ?

Your assuming that on what basis?

[Duncan Disorderly 182]

Knee jerk ?

Your assuming that on what basis?

The basis that Warburton has only been working with him for 3-4 weeks. Just maybe Warburton will find a player within Clark - or maybe he won't but 3-4 weeks is too soon to discard him and I think you'll find Warburton will agree and see what he can develop in Clark - and others fir that matter.

[True Azure 1,414]

As was stated above, I would give them each at least 6 months to prove they can adapt to this new system. I mean, thank fuck we are no longer seeing Wimbledon stylee 1980's route one shite and players in out of position roles. We are in a new era, at least give them a few months to show they can adapt and fit in with the new style.

[LeeWallaceRFC 3,920]

I agree on Clark

I'd move him on and save the wages

We have miller & hardie to back up waghorn until January if we need to go back in for another striker

Calum Gallagher as well.

[Gillete 1,338]

The basis that Warburton has only been working with him for 3-4 weeks. Just maybe Warburton will find a player within Clark - or maybe he won't but 3-4 weeks is too soon to discard him and I think you'll find Warburton will agree and see what he can develop in Clark - and others fir that matter.

I'd disagree

If he saw anything in him. , he wouldn't be signing waghorn to play as the lone striker if he had a striker good enough at the club

18 goals in 66 appearances for a rangers striker plsying against div 1 & 2 teams is not what I'd call prolific

Even today , in front of goal he's rushing chances

No , I think YOU will find Warburton won't agree

[Duncan Disorderly 182]

I'd disagree

If he saw anything in him. , he wouldn't be signing waghorn to play as the lone striker if he had a striker good enough at the club

18 goals in 66 appearances for a rangers striker plsying against div 1 & 2 teams is not what I'd call prolific

Even today , in front of goal he's rushing chances

No , I think YOU will find Warburton won't agree

No worries mate. You've got your opinion and me mine.

[MarvinAndrews 80]

Holt in for Law, Walsh in for Templeton would be good.

Fixed that for you

[CoplandStandBear 995]

Give the boy a chance, he should have scored today and set up one. It's only 2 games into the season so let's see what W&W get out of him.

[cumnockbear 2,446]

Not convinced by Shiels either

Me neither tbh.

[cumnockbear 2,446]

Theres no doubt that they were being managed by a bad manager but at the same time we are Rangers. We aren't some two bit mob like Hearts or QOTS and some players simply crumble under the pressure and can't deal with the expectations when they make that step up.

I truly believe that playing for us and being successful is about character almost as much as it's about ability and I'm not sure either Clark or Templeton have it

True, time will tell if they can/will make their mark at Rangers under Warburton a hard working highly rated manager.

[Gillete 1,338]

No worries mate. You've got your opinion and me mine.

Absolutely mate

That's what the forum is for, debate & opinion

[MasterD 7,435]

What has happened to Templeton ? the player who shone for Hearts, Where has the 40+ goal a season Clark from 2 seasons ago gone ? i just don't get how players come to Rangers and regress, i hope Clark can prove us all wrong and start banging in the goals and also Templeton finds some past Hearts form.

He rarely shone for hearts though. The odd moment here and there. 2 goals in his last full season for them and couldn't hold down a starting place so was in and out the team his whole time there.

[BlueSuedeSambas 53,775]

True, time will tell if they can/will make their mark at Rangers under Warburton a hard working highly rated manager.

Absolutely.

In my eyes everybody got a clean slate when MW came through the door but those two are on their last chance.

[WilliamFyfe 1,438]

He's probably putting Clark on so folk might get interested in him?

[SeparateEntityMyArse 53,715]

Pre season is now over.

Officially.

A good performance, 3 points, and a marker for the season ahead would be great.

Let the battle commence.

[Courtyard Bear 41,357]

4-1 Rangers would give Templton a rest.

Thought McKay was outstanding against Peterhead having more freedom to get about the pitch.

[Gillete 1,338]

4-1 Rangers would give Templton a rest.

Thought McKay was outstanding against Peterhead having more freedom to get about the pitch.

McKay glides past opponents but I think his final output needs worked on

His crossing yesterday was really poor

[there'sonlyoneamoruso 1,724]

He's probably putting Clark on so folk might get interested in him?

Or he's putting him on because he's showing what he can do in training. I like Clark and hope he comes good this season.

[The Godfather 71,874]

Easy 3-0

Waghorn double and a late Kenzo Miller strike.

[KingKirk 25,633]

Enjoy this week and Friday night troops 9 days off after it. 4-0 Rangers

[Mr Soprano 13,964]

If we can find that clinical side to our game, we will be laughing.