Blue Atheist

You can't really use the form of Rangers at the end of last season as an indicator as to how the team will play this season. By then the league was won and there wasn't much for the players to get motivated about. (although the team still never lost a match) In the first part of last season, when it was all to play for, the team were excellent and hopefully they'll get off to a similar start this season.

It wasn't team orders to favour one driver, as such. It was a case of Mercedes wanting Hamilton not to hinder Rosbergs strategy (and they believed Hamilton letting Rosberg past wouldn't affect Lewis' strategy either). They were both on completely different strategies so there was no need for them to battle it out. Which is why Mercedes wanted Lewis to step aside, and also why Lewis said he would do if Rosberg was faster. The only problem was that Rosberg wasn't faster than Lewis to justify the team order so they eventually (correctly) cancelled the request.

My team... Begovic Mertesacker, Cahill, Terry, Zabaleta Ramsey, Nasri, Barry, Sterling Rooney, Giroud Very similar to the team I had last season.

I would have ranked Kimi higher but I don't think he's coped well with the cars since his return. Alonso and Lewis are probably about even but I would say Lewis is more consistent and would put in a faster qualifying lap.

Where is Seb on the "best driver" list these days?... 1) Lewis 2) Alonso 3) Seb 4) Button 5) Rosberg * 6) Kimi 7) Ricciardo 8) Bottas 9) Hulkenberg 10) Massa If they all had an equal car that would be my prediction for where each driver would finish on a Sunday.

Hamilton was correct not to let Rosberg past as Rosberg just didn't have the pace at that point to merit Hamilton slowing down to let him go by. And had Lewis let him past, Rosberg could well have won whilst Hamilton at best would have been in 4th place.

When McCoist switched to one centre forward, the team were awful and created nothing. Again.

Rosberg increases his lead to 14 points.

I've joined. (Clydebank Rangers)

I was disappointed with MacLeod. He gave the ball away far too often.. but to be fair he needs a run of games after being out the game for so long.

In the 2nd half Rangers were actually alright. Could have scored three or four goals.

Both national anthems sang by the same person.

4-4-2, I'm in shock!

If the team plays well, I could just about accept a narrow defeat. But there needs to be a massive improvement on the previous games. It's been unacceptable so far and the tactics are all wrong. Is McCoist really going to go with one centre forward in the Championship against the likes of Dumbarton and Cowdenbeath? I just don't get that, especially with the summer signings that have been made. A team like Rangers does not need 5 defenders against Championship opposition. Madness.

I'll likely stay up for this game but I have a strong suspicion Rangers will line up in a 5-4-1, create about two attempts on goal and lose to a far weaker team. The matches against Brora and Ventura were an utter embarrassment. I've always supported McCoist but I'm starting to wonder if he really is the right person for the job.

Who do you think will get pole in qualifying and who do you think will win on Sunday?...

Hamilton fastest in 2nd practice. That said, a Rosberg victory seem's written in the stars. Germany win the World Cup, he gets married, gets a extended contract and finishes off with a German Gran Prix all in the same week?.. I would be very surprised if Hamilton won.

This match and the match against Brora have been an utter embarrassment.

About 6 centre forwards at Rangers and McCoist goes 5-4-1 against a team far weaker than Rangers. Hopefully this is simply to give players a game.

I don't think Cowie would even be worth £5k a week really. Surely there's better players available who won't command a wage similar to an inflated wage they got in England?...

Lewis really needs a replacement mechanical team. Do they ever complete a pit stop in less than 3 seconds? Unacceptable.

Was very impressed with the centre back pairing of McGregor and Zaliukas. Hopefully Marius will sign. But as McCulloch is captain, there's no way McCoist wont include him in the team. Pity.

Not even one attempt at goal in that first half. I mean, I know its nowhere near the first team but that is disgraceful.

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If its between Zaliukas or that Kilmarnock defender who played 4 games last season then the wise choice is Zaliukas. However, won't he want around £5k+ a week? Boogie needs a club and would sign for the same or less. Get him signed instead!