TMB 14,167 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Rangers will play the same high counter pressing system we have been since the season kicked off. It works better against attacking teams so let's hope Maribor throw plenty of players forward and we catch them out at the back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brubear 2,905 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 18 minutes ago, ShanksRFC said: Classic 0-0 draw like the old European days. The longer it remains 0-0 the more confident we become of getting the correct result and the more they need to open up giving us a greater chance of nicking an away goal. The 3rd goal last week was vital, without that 0-0 even in the 90th minute would have our nerves shattered. Stating the bleeding obvious loyal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaby Bear 411 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 I think we will dictate the tempo like we did second half against them and put them to the sword, they were shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueThunder 8,452 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Boaby Bear said: I think we will dictate the tempo like we did second half against them and put them to the sword, they were shite. I wish I had your confidence. They certainly weren’t shite. They could have scored 2 or 3 quite easily if you watch the highlights back. As long as we don’t do anything stupid though we have a good chance of going through. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergi1980 311 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 1 hour ago, wewillfollowrangers said: Think we'll come out and get about them, press high at high tempo and try nick a goal and kill the tie early, thats the pattern we've seen with SG's Rangers. Totally agree with this, why go balls out of the bath when we can sit back and hopefully counter them in the hope of scoring an away goal. Can be boring to watch but who cares as long as we get through Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Hurlock Loyal 12,133 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Away goal is a must, no need to chase the game and panic even if they go 1 up. The tactics should be based on hunting out an away goal, and not conceding by HT - that will kill them off. Maribor hit well on the counter, and they have a real threat up front - however their keeper and defence were very shaky, so pressure must be applied early on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergi1980 311 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 We need to keep our shape in the first 20 mins with no stupid passes. Wide midfielders need to be tracking back all the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakes Pal 5,568 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Heart ruling head time, but I am thinking 2-1 to us. They have to come after us, leaving them open to the counter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergi1980 311 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Can see us scoring from a set piece, there back 4 weren't the most composed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rum Ham 2,059 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 I think 1-0 us. Backs to the wall for 90 mins with a few counter attack chances and scoring one late in the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCutch 4,340 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 5 hours ago, TopCat said: I predict a 1-1 draw which will see us reach the 2nd round. Holy fuck mate, we are trying to move forward, not backwards. ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsasasfloppyhair 13,310 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Is this an opportunity to get the orange strip out? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShanksRFC 3,867 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 26 minutes ago, bigsasasfloopyhair said: Is this an opportunity to get the orange strip out? I think Sunday will be first time we see it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 64,426 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 11 hours ago, Boaby Bear said: I think we will dictate the tempo like we did second half against them and put them to the sword, they were shite. They were far from shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat 4,511 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 8 hours ago, TheCutch said: Holy fuck mate, we are trying to move forward, not backwards. ? Oops. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoGeo7 10,431 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 I see both their striker and manager now saying they will win and go through. I must admit it’s a nice change being quiet on such matters and just focussing on the job and letting them come out with the sound bites that simply provide the additional motivation for their opponents rather than the being the ones doing the talking. It will not be an easy match and the first 20 minutes are crucial but as long as we are professional, hard working and play as a unit I think we’ll get through this tie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffbear 4,096 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Big problem is no left back on Thursday and no other CB to go 3 at the back.. Think that shows another CB is priority along with a striker . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueKnight87 17,280 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 5 minutes ago, NeoGeo7 said: I see both their striker and manager now saying they will win and go through. I must admit it’s a nice change being quiet on such matters and just focussing on the job and letting them come out with the sound bites that simply provide the additional motivation for their opponents rather than the being the ones doing the talking. It will not be an easy match and the first 20 minutes are crucial but as long as we are professional, hard working and play as a unit I think we’ll get through this tie. Hopefully like osijek we do our talking on the pitch and make them eat their words. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevemac 4,998 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 4 minutes ago, Gaffbear said: Big problem is no left back on Thursday and no other CB to go 3 at the back.. Think that shows another CB is priority along with a striker . maybe Mccrorie as a makeshift CB for the back 3? Hopefully with Jack and Coulibaly coming back, would be enough protection for him. Either that or Halliday at LB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaby Bear 411 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 11 hours ago, BlueThunder said: I wish I had your confidence. They certainly weren’t shite. They could have scored 2 or 3 quite easily if you watch the highlights back. As long as we don’t do anything stupid though we have a good chance of going through. Aye first half when we never had the intensity. 2nd half performance from the off and we bury them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaby Bear 411 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Jeffrey said: They were far from shite. They were dross. St Mirren are abetter outfit ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,639 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, Boaby Bear said: They were dross. St Mirren are abetter outfit ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakbear 3,580 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Make no mistake this is going to be squeaky bum stuff. We need a goal because they are more than capable of getting 2. The guy who said they were shite must have been watching a different game. I would be confident with our full team available but with no Flanagan and Barasic makes me very nervous. Still think we will sneak it but I expect to be watching through my fingers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersMedia 35,961 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 8 minutes ago, Boaby Bear said: They were dross. St Mirren are abetter outfit ffs. You should probably stop watching football mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoGeo7 10,431 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 4 minutes ago, Bakbear said: Make no mistake this is going to be squeaky bum stuff. We need a goal because they are more than capable of getting 2. The guy who said they were shite must have been watching a different game. I would be confident with our full team available but with no Flanagan and Barasic makes me very nervous. Still think we will sneak it but I expect to be watching through my fingers. You focus on Flanagan and Barisic being unavailable but for me the bigger concern is Jack and Coulibaly. Our defence has been solid so far and while we will see Halliday play at left back which is far from ideal I still think mcgregor, Goldson and Katic are more than capable of keeping a clean sheet there if the rest of the team is putting in a shift in front of them. They are no mugs and we will need to be right up for it and I think we will be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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