***Official Taigs v Rangers Match Thread***

[Gaz52 11,837]

Halliday should start. He's made for the big games, always keeps his head and does the right thing. His old manager at Bradford said it about him as well, he had him down as MOTM when Bradford beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Halliday was very good against Celtic last season, against Dundee and Kilmarnock as well. (last season)

There is the element that he's a big Rangers fan as well, it's not the only reason he should be picked but these things do matter, if it were me in Hallidays' shoes, I know how much I'd want to play to my absolute best to help Rangers beat those mhanky bastards. He'll give it his all and leave nothing on the pitch.

[Mr Soprano 13,964]

6 minutes ago, Gaz52 said:

Halliday should start. He's made for the big games, always keeps his head and does the right thing. His old manager at Bradford said it about him as well, he had him down as MOTM when Bradford beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Halliday was very good against Celtic last season, against Dundee and Kilmarnock as well. (last season)

There is the element that he's a big Rangers fan as well, it's not the only reason he should be picked but these things do matter, if it were me in Hallidays' shoes, I know how much I'd want to play to my absolute best to help Rangers beat those mhanky bastards. He'll give it his all and leave nothing on the pitch.

[Bellshill_Bear 1,105]

47 minutes ago, Gaz52 said:

Halliday should start. He's made for the big games, always keeps his head and does the right thing. His old manager at Bradford said it about him as well, he had him down as MOTM when Bradford beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Halliday was very good against Celtic last season, against Dundee and Kilmarnock as well. (last season)

There is the element that he's a big Rangers fan as well, it's not the only reason he should be picked but these things do matter, if it were me in Hallidays' shoes, I know how much I'd want to play to my absolute best to help Rangers beat those mhanky bastards. He'll give it his all and leave nothing on the pitch.

The best performance by a rangers player under Warburton was Hallyday against them. Covered every blade of grass, gave 110% and every tackle was timed to perfection. 

If we got that from Barton and halliday were in good shape  (as Warburton would say) 

[G.E.C. 18,717]

1 hour ago, Gaz52 said:

Halliday should start. He's made for the big games, always keeps his head and does the right thing. His old manager at Bradford said it about him as well, he had him down as MOTM when Bradford beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Halliday was very good against Celtic last season, against Dundee and Kilmarnock as well. (last season)

There is the element that he's a big Rangers fan as well, it's not the only reason he should be picked but these things do matter, if it were me in Hallidays' shoes, I know how much I'd want to play to my absolute best to help Rangers beat those mhanky bastards. He'll give it his all and leave nothing on the pitch.

Plus he hates the pope and the IRA

[rfc_watp 1,503]

Absolutely buzzing for this game man!

My team would be ;

Fod the Prod

Tavernier Kiernan Senderos Wallace

Windass Barton Forrester

Miller Garner McKay

 

Tough choice tbh leaving out Krancjar and MOH. Just felt that with Millers OF experience that him starting is absolutely vital. The pace of the game will be fast and furious, especially at the start so starting Krancjar you run the risk of the game passing him by. Bring him on with half an hour to go when legs are heavy to unlock the defence. Same goes with MOH, bringing him on late is the last thing they will want to see with the pace he has.

[rfc_watp 1,503]

I reckon Halliday will start though and Garner will drop out with Forrester being one of the wide men.

[cr3_bear 14,808]

1 hour ago, Gaz52 said:

When we go 3-0 up, our whole away support should break in to a rendition of Zombie Nation

Arm movements and everything 

 

also would love to just hear "same old rangers beating Celtic " or something along those lines 

[Getstiffed 8,863]

1 hour ago, Gaz52 said:

Halliday should start. He's made for the big games, always keeps his head and does the right thing. His old manager at Bradford said it about him as well, he had him down as MOTM when Bradford beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Halliday was very good against Celtic last season, against Dundee and Kilmarnock as well. (last season)

There is the element that he's a big Rangers fan as well, it's not the only reason he should be picked but these things do matter, if it were me in Hallidays' shoes, I know how much I'd want to play to my absolute best to help Rangers beat those mhanky bastards. He'll give it his all and leave nothing on the pitch.

First game this season I would have said that Halliday and Miller should be stick ons to start.

[trueblueal 2,117]

Wes

Tav Senderos Kiernan Wallace 

Barton Halliday Kranjcar

Miller Garner McKay 

 

This is my prediction for the team not necessarily what I want.

 

I don't think we will risk the fitness of Waggy, Wilson or Windass from the start. The manager doesn't seem to trust MOH so despite his Linfield performance I don't see him being relied upon for the big one. Miller is nailed on.  Experienced, in scoring form and can be trusted. Garner is also very physical and won't be fazed. He's more of a red card risk than Barton in my opinion but he can get tore in and make himself a hero if he plays it right. 

Usually I'd say Forrester is a starter but I think Nico is now fit enough to start and is our potential match winner. To play both in midfield might be too attacking so I'm guessing Halliday will get the shout. 

 

 

 

 

[.Williamson. 82,016]

Starting to feel nerves setting in big time now as the week progresses 

[RedWhiteBlue1872 407]

Midfield is a headache selection given the formation...

I think Tav , Forrester, Kranjcar, Garner and Miller all need to start for various reasons.

Hoping he doesnt go too negative in midfield as it stifles our creativity.

[Gaz52 11,837]

2 hours ago, Rangers_no1 said:

Halliday was the worst player on the park at the home game vs Kilmarnock. His performance against the scum is massively overrated, he was bullied at set plays, same in the cup final which was arguably the biggest match of the season!

His performance in the semi final is overrated but that doesn't mean it wasn't good. It's a sad day when you're not allowed to say someone had a good game

He was good at Rugby Park, the whole midfield were good that game. 

If my memory serves me right he fired a shot in the top corner in the cup final, so he can rise to the big occasion. The rest of the game he wasn't anywhere near the worst player on the pitch, I think Tavernier and Kiernan can tough it out for that one.

[wearethepeople1 3,897]

1 hour ago, .Williamson. said:

Starting to feel nerves setting in big time now as the week progresses 

Started getting the butterflies earlier on today while talking about game in work and watching old goals etc. Let's fucking do this mob 

[Essandoh 21,194]

As long as we don't need start both Rossiter and Barton then I'm confident that whatever team we put out in midfield and the front three will do damage.

[Bad Robot 21,141]

I think they're downfall is that they've unstinted faith in the tranny shagger as if he's the new messiah.

Let's bring these cunts back to reality and beat them in their own midden ?

 

[eejay the dj 31,964]

3 hours ago, rfc_watp said:

Absolutely buzzing for this game man!

My team would be ;

Fod the Prod

Tavernier Kiernan Senderos Wallace

Windass Barton Forrester

Miller Garner McKay

 

Tough choice tbh leaving out Krancjar and MOH. Just felt that with Millers OF experience that him starting is absolutely vital. The pace of the game will be fast and furious, especially at the start so starting Krancjar you run the risk of the game passing him by. Bring him on with half an hour to go when legs are heavy to unlock the defence. Same goes with MOH, bringing him on late is the last thing they will want to see with the pace he has.

Attack minded but I'm sure Garner will not start and Niko will fill that spot for a stronger midfield 

[pollok-bear 7,537]

Kranjcar will be able to pull something special on saturday. He has the moment of class in him whether its opening there defence up or scoring a screamer he will be a vital player for us and has to get some game time.

Warburton has a headache does he start him or does he bring him on the 2nd half.  Im sure the magic hat will do the right thing on Saturday.

[Amato 3,016]

41 minutes ago, eejay the dj said:

Attack minded but I'm sure Garner will not start and Niko will fill that spot for a stronger midfield 

Why do you think Garner won't start? He's a certainty to start IMO

[Bossorange 696]

4 minutes ago, Amato said:

Why do you think Garner won't start? He's a certainty to start IMO

You're getting confused with kenny miller here

[Blue Avenger 22,567]

Let's be clear. I'm absolutely raging that we have dropped points against dross and that our play thus far has been shite. We could have had the jump on the scum going into this game and all the pressure on them.

Make no mistake they do have batter quality than us and whilst their manager is a prick, he's not such a daft prick. He's fucking night and day compared to Ronnie.

Despite my negative rantings of a lunatic in my disappointment, we can do it. We need to step up for 90 minutes. Dig deep.No momentary lapses. No passengers and no prisoners. We need to pressure them. Keep the ball, but move it at pace and that means players movement going forward at pace and making the space, being direct. If we revert to all the square ball shite and back passes, we will put pressure on ourselves and if they gain possesion, they will rape our central defence. I would start with both Windass and MOH and McKay for one to be sacrificed, to get them on the back foot. They won't be expecting it. 

This is our chance, so let's do it. 

[eejay the dj 31,964]

31 minutes ago, Amato said:

Why do you think Garner won't start? He's a certainty to start IMO

Just experience of this fixture and fact we have to win the midfield early doors

[G.E.C. 18,717]

I'd play Garner for his physical presence. Need to make Toure and that Irish player aware he means business early on.

[theiconicman 2,977]

I'd like to see us go narrow through the middle and use Wallace and Tavernier for width. Shore up the defence too.

 

[Essandoh 21,194]

6 minutes ago, theiconicman said:

I'd like to see us go narrow through the middle and use Wallace and Tavernier for width. Shore up the defence too.

 

It will be 4-3-3. No way he deviates from it. I don't think we've ever played a match under Warburton that wasn't 4-3-3.

[ForeverAndEver 71,373]

Barton now needs to walk the walk.