MisterBlueSky

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Caixinha rapped: “The slogan ‘We Are The People’ will be stamped on the walls for both our players and opponents to feel the strength of Rangers.” Caixinha is loving life in Scotland so far and added: “The Rangers fans are full of hope, the Celtic fans are upbeat and excited and that’s normal because they have won six titles in a row. “Only once have I been bothered. In the centre of the city, a drunk Celtic fan upset me, but it was nothing. “The centre of Glasgow is beautiful like the rest of the city.” Caixinha knows he can’t buy time as he rebuilds Gers but he’ll take Niko Kranjcar being spent after an hour — if the Croatian has played as he can The neat flicks, subtle skills and pinpoint passing were there for all to see for just over two thirds of Thursday’s clash with Progres Niederkorn. So much so he got a huge ovation from the Ibrox fans when the boards went up to signal his exit on 69 minutes. Boss Caixinha would take the same every game this season — including the second leg in Luxembourg on Tuesday. He said: “Has he got the desire? I think the moment he came out he showed that. “Since I came here I don’t remember a player being applauded so aggressively. “I’m trying to understand the time he can perform — not only one hour. “He had such a long absence after such a difficult injury so to be back at this level demonstrates his mentality and his quality and his desire to help the team. “He needs a little bit more time but the quality is always present. If he gives me that for one hour in every match I will be happy. “One thing we can never buy is time. So we are fighting against it. “We are trying to get physicality to compete and we are just three weeks in.” While Kranjcar played for the first time since October, his replacement on Thursday hadn’t been seen since August. Jordan Rossiter arrived from Liverpool last summer with big expectations only to be dogged by injury. Caixinha said: “If you have a look at him he belongs to the English group that just became world champions. “That’s representative of the quality he has. It’s ten months out and that’s a long time injured. “He did a fantastic job along with Niko and Steve our physiotherapist.” For players still searching for sharpness after a few weeks off, Thursday’s match must have been hard work to play in. It was certainly hard work to watch. But victory will be all that matters in the away leg, which will be played at the national Stade Josy Barthel. Caixinha said: “I don’t know that much about the stadium. “I watched a match on TV between Luxembourg and Portugal last year — a preparation game for Euro 2016. “Pedro Malta went to watch Niederkorn at their own stadium but this game is at the national stadium. “While it will be a completely different environment from what they experienced at Ibrox, that’s not the point and we don’t need to be concerned about it. “We only have one thought about the second leg — winning. It’s only one match and all we want to do is get through.” But Caixinha wonders if it was the case the minnows had NEVER played so well before. He said: “If I was in their position I would think the same. I don’t think they will change the strategy they brought to the first leg. “But what matters is the final result of the tie — not if we could have or should have scored more. “We need to know how to deal with it. It’s going to be a fantastic challenge and we know it will be similar to what we faced at Ibrox. “The pressure is on us, totally. I think they played with adrenaline because of the environment — maybe they had the game of a LIFETIME. “I know what that represents because these things can sometime help you get to the other level. “That’s what they are going to try to do in the next match. We respect that and we expect that. “We have a responsibility from our side to deal with that because we have a vision and a mission to get to the group stage. “Of course to get there we need to pass this stage first.” Of his eight summer signings Caixinha started only Fabio Cardoso, Ryan Jack and Dalcio. There were appearances off the bench for Daniel Candeias and Alfredo Morelos. Asked if the likes of Mexican pair Carlos Pena and Eduardo Herrera could feature in the next game, Caixinha said: “We will see. “They have trained very well but they need some rest too as they haven’t had a lot since they arrived. Sometimes too much water can kill the plant. Some players are not in a rhythm yet. “We have only had three and a half weeks and it’s not enough. It’s proven that you need five to six weeks to do that.”

We finally have a manager who thinks like the fans and has the balls to make decisions. Well done Pedro!!

Surrender no?

He can't run about for 90 minutes in a tough game away at e.g. sheep tarriers. He is more suited to a slower pace match at home to 10 men behind the ball.

People like this are poison at our club. Several players making their debut. It's like starting a new job and doing a show in front of a vast audience after a few practice sessions. Expecting miracles and free flowing action. Don't bother coming back if you are going to moan like fuck after one match. I think many people are happy how Pedro is going about his business. He isn't taking shit from the players with attitude problems and he is signing what looks like decent players from abroad and in Scotland. People like you need to grow up and have patience. No club in the world is 100% on it the first game of the season.

Performs well but doesn't look like a good defender. It is a weird one. He doesn't shy from challenges which is pleasing.

Bruno starts tomorrow

Wrong thread

Best referee decision I have ever seen where Dallas after getting hit with a coin had the balls to award us a penalty. Most would have turned a blind eye to avoid more trouble.

9am this morning they are all on sale.

No need to read and pay towards that shite. The less we pay them, The quicker they go out of business. Nobody cares about these "journalists"