BlueThunder 8,439 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Very nervous about this match. If we fail to score they are through with a 2-0. Score and we have to lose 4-1 (or penalties after 3-1) to go out. Really on a knife edge. I’d be far more confident we’re it not for that amazing cross/shot goal they scored. They managed to play through us a few times at home and I expect them to raise their attack several levels, but we are always capable of getting a goal.... They’ve already started complaining about our ‘physicality’ , especially Morelos, so no doubt will hope the ref is a bit card happy with us. Last thing we want is another 10 man match! Mind you, that aspect has been fine in Europe so far. Early goal please Rangers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prso's headband 34,990 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Ideally we score first and then I don’t mind a backs to the walls job because I can’t see them scoring 3 into us. What I don’t want is us to sit in for the full 90. They only need 2 and their through. Sit in for the first 15-20 and hopefully ride the wave because they’ll come right out and try and get the early goal. Hopefully we come back into it and kill it before half time. I’d take a boring, drab 0-0 right now though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanjo 26,294 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 They are getting more credit than they deserve. I think if couli and jack are fit we’ll be ok. They are a decent team but nothing we haven’t dealt with before. Keep it tight, chase every ball and score and it’s tie over IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueKnight87 17,242 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 I see their striker Tavares is making noise before the game. My major worry in this game is Halliday at LB and coulibaly not being fit. The ideal scenario is we get an early goal and then it's sit back, absorb the pressure and counter attack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IpswichGer 3,738 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 I think this is where Gerrard will differ greatly from managers with no real playing experience. He will know only too well that sitting in and inviting pressure all game will backfire spectacularly. As above, we will need to ride the storm a little the first 15-20 but I think Gerrard will know that in this scenario we need to keep them on the back foot and give them something to think about. Quietly confident we will see this through and progress to the next round but come Thursday I will be absolutely bricking it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 70,940 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Foderingham Tavernier Goldson Katic Halliday Coulibaly Jack Arfield Candeias Morelos Kent/Murphy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsasasfloppyhair 13,310 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 If everyone is fit if go really stiff in midfield and make it difficult to get through us: Mcgregor Tav Katic Goldson Halliday Jack Mccrorrie Coulibaly Candeias Morelos Arfield So you have a rigid 5 in midfield that offers protection to Halliday too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jintybear 8,535 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 5 hours ago, RFCRobertson said: There you go Jinty and @cushynumber Much better! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 McGregor Tavernier Goldson Katic Halliday Coulibaly Jack Arfield Candeias Morelos Kent Not ideal with Halliday at LB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky True Legend 2,682 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Welcome back! A decent match day thread with all the information. I get pissed off with these "official" threads with just a speculative team selection. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 70,940 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Stats and shit in the op is for gays Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky True Legend 2,682 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 2 minutes ago, ForeverAndEver said: Stats and shit in the op is for gays Awa' an' bile yer heid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoopsLaud 4,184 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Coulibally and jack being doubts is the only concern here. Otherwise we are through with maybe a 1-1. Edit, if we get 1 we get 2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misteral 2,930 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 We should be aiming to get free kicks around their box or a penalty. Morelos and Kent can do that for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helicopter Sundae 5,915 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 10 hours ago, RFCRobertson said: UEFA Europa League Third Qualifying round 2nd leg NK Maribor vs Rangers FC (1-3) Venue: Ljudski Vrt (Slovenia)Date: Thu 16th of AugestKick-off: 19:15 (7:15pm) GMT 20:15 (8:15pm) CESTLive on: Premier SportsRecent Forms:Rangers: WWDDWMaribor: WLWWD Europa League: Reveal hidden contents Qualifying round 1 Rangers FC vs FK Shkupi 2-0 FK Shkupi vs Rangers FC 0-0 Rangers FC through on a 2-0 Aggregate Qualifying round 2 NK Osijek vs Rangers FC 0-1 Rangers FC vs NK Osijek 1-1 Rangers FC Through on a 2-1 Aggregate Qualifying round 3 Rangers FC vs NK Maribor 3-1 Team News: John Flanagan is suspended for this match Borna Barisic is cup tied Wallace, Rossiter and Ryan Jack are suspected to miss due to injuries. No confirmation on the extent of Lassana Coulibaly injury from the weekend. Our European adventures continue, taking us to Slovenia where we take on Maribor in Maribor for the 2nd leg. The famous lead 3-1 on aggregate however following the hosts 5-0 win over Gorica, they will no doubt come out the traps to meet the queens 11 head on in a bid to continue their campaign.For me the Gers would do well to weather the storm, steal an away goal and shut up shop to deny the Slovenians from scoring again, which will take us further into Europa to meet either UFA or Progres niderkorn, a game which is currently 2-1 in favour of UFA but will be decided in Luxembourg. 1-1 on the night, 4-2 on Aggregate Lets Go! Glad to see you back doing what you do better than anyone else. Don't let the fuckers put you off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,461 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Mcgregor Goldson McCrorie Katic Tav Coulibaly Jack Arfield Kent Candeias Morelos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 63,955 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 1 minute ago, Helicopter Sundae said: Glad to see you back doing what you do better than anyone else. Don't let the fuckers put you off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_RFC87 752 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Hopefully Jack is back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misteral 2,930 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 10 hours ago, RFCRobertson said: Borna Barisic is cup tied can't be registered with us for the EL until the group stage. The way an official match OP should be by @RFCRobertson though I fixed it for you. ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeeseeks 374 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Kent is too weak to start, imo. We need our physical players to take the brunt of attack for the majority and then bring on Kent and Sadiq when the legs tire to give 'em something to catch up on. McGregor Tav Goldson Katic Halliday Candeias Coulibaly Jack Airfield Murphy Morelos Although that midfield is dependent on fitness levels. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCRobertson 11,705 Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 5 minutes ago, Misteral said: The way an official match OP should be by @RFCRobertson though I fixed it for you. ? Take a bow ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCRobertson 11,705 Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 11 minutes ago, Helicopter Sundae said: Glad to see you back doing what you do better than anyone else. Don't let the fuckers put you off. @cushynumber couldn’t get a new match thread creator during the summer transfer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 63,955 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 1 minute ago, RFCRobertson said: @cushynumber couldn’t get a new match thread creator during the summer transfer. 'Match threads like Coulibaly tackles' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhW 4,669 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 30 minutes ago, Corky True Legend said: Awa' an' bile yer heid. Hate speech. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC RYAN 2,967 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Just noticed we are 1/6 to qualify seems a very low price won’t be easy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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