Rangers title number 55 is only a matter of time away as they're back on a level with celtic

[The Dude 20,026]

When Steven Gerrard was unveiled at Ibrox many were quick to jump on his lack of experience in the dugout and suggest that he would struggle to turn Rangers around.

Well, three months on, the Liverpool icon must surely be making those people eat their words as his side look like an entirely different animal to the one that has huffed and puffed their way through the last two campaigns.

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[scottyc06 6,915]

Sometimes feel the abuse you get is harsh.. but you do ask for it sometimes! 

[The Dude 20,026]

Just now, scottyc06 said:

Sometimes feel the abuse you get is harsh.. but you do ask for it sometimes! 

What's asking for abuse by saying 55 is only a matter of time?

[scottyc06 6,915]

Just now, The Dude said:

What's asking for abuse by saying 55 is only a matter of time?

You know fine well I am not talking about any of the content you have written! I’m sure it’s a good piece! 

[Moody Blue 9,346]

Surprised there have been responses yet from Seans, Aidens and Patrick’s yet. 

[The Dude 20,026]

1 minute ago, scottyc06 said:

You know fine well I am not talking about any of the content you have written! I’m sure it’s a good piece! 

Since it's seemingly fine to post 'negative' stuff from the Record, I don't see why there would be any problem with posting positive stuff.

[The Dude 20,026]

Just now, Moody Blue said:

Surprised there have been responses yet from Seans, Aidens and Patrick’s yet. 

There has. Lots of them. They're not happy.

[Hamie 4,831]

Fuck I clicked on that. 

[Moody Blue 9,346]

Just now, The Dude said:

There has. Lots of them. They're not happy.

Why are we not surprised. 

[ForeverAndEver 71,374]

Clicked on the link

[SeparateEntityMyArse 53,625]

Save clicking troops, I took one for the team..

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When Steven Gerrard was unveiled at Ibrox many were quick to jump on his lack of experience in the dugout and suggest that he would struggle to turn Rangers around.

Well, three months on, the Liverpool icon must surely be making those people eat their words as his side look like an entirely different animal to the one that has huffed and puffed their way through the last two campaigns.

Gerrard's side have now negotiated eight competitive games unbeaten, including trips to Croatia, Slovenia and Macedonia, and are yet to fall behind at any point.

Throw in two early red cards for the Light Blues and it makes the job done by Gerrard and his coaching staff all the more remarkable.

While it is still very, very early in the season there are some real reasons for fans to be excited as Gerrard's revolution gathers pace and the Gers look much more likely to challenge celtic for the title than they have in a long time.

From back to front, there's a renewed confidence in the side that Gerrard sends out and run-of-the-mill games haven't had that same feeling that anything can happen as they had last season when Rangers recorded the club's worst home record in a century.

The one thing that has stood out more than anything else since Gerrard took charge is that with every passing game, Rangers get closer and closer to looking like a Walter Smith team.

Gone is the passing for passing's sake as well as the toothless attacks trying to score the perfect goal at every opportunity. In its place is a team of hardy b******* willing to run themselves into the ground and put their bodies on the line to secure a result. Under Mark Warburton, Pedro Caixinha and Graeme Murty, that wasn't evident and far too many of the squad seemed content to do enough to get by without ever excelling.

Despite claims that Gerrard looked "quietly terrified" of the job facing him, the 38-year-old has taken to management like a duck to water and proving exactly why Dave King, Mark Allen and co made their move to bring him north from Liverpool's academy.

Obviously, the trip to celtic Park on September 2 is going to be the real acid test for Gerrard's abilities as a manager but there's already a confidence amongst fans that has been in short supply over the last seven years.

It might be hubris and come back to bite us but for the first time in since Ally McCoist took charge of his first Old Firm game in 2011, it feels like the two sides are on a similar level.

It is far from all down to the apparent falling out between Brendan Rodgers and Peter Lawwell that has allowed Rangers to seemingly close the gap as much as it has this summer.

Some of the signings brought to Ibrox this summer have made a massive difference with Niko Katic, Connor Goldson and Allan McGregor in particular already winning widespread acclaim for their defensive performances while Scotty Arfield and Lassana Coulibaly have added some much-needed steel to a midfield that looked powderpuff more often than not last season.

Jon Flanagan has also made an impressive start to his Ibrox career and, alongside Borna Barisic, offers something much different at full-back.

Gerrard also hasn't been shy in giving young players a chance to shine and speaking to some of the Gers' coaching staff and players following Tuesday's Irn Bru Cup defeat at the hands of Falkirk for Graeme Murty's Colt side it is clear that Gerrard has left the door open for any of the academy youngsters to force their way into his plans.

With Gary McAllister, Mark Allen and the some of the Ibrox board taking in the narrow loss at Forthbank, it's clear they believe there's a bright future at Ibrox.

With Rangers 180 minutes away from the Europa League group stage and looking much more capable of standing up to the demands of a Premiership challenge, it is only a matter of time before title number 55 is heading for Edmiston Drive.

celtic fans might sing about Rodgers being here for 10-in-a-row but if I was them I'd be worried that he's going to be up to making it eight-in-a-row, never mind ten.

[paisleyroad 894]

Decent piece Dude, they must hate you at DR HQ ?  ,that said,  I hate myself for clicking on that, ain’t bought a Record for 5 or 6 years though ??

Keep fighting our corner 

[.Williamson. 82,019]

Not bad, James 

[Guardian 4,281]

We were gash last year and still not a million miles from them. 

This year is a whole new proposition. 

They are a stale, aging team, relying on their rep to get them through. 

They arent scoring much and their defence is mince. 

Rangers are strong in attack and defence and pkay with much more determination and flair. We are also much more physical. With a couple of signings to give us depth and cover, we will romp this league. 

Its early days but we are light years from where we were. The tims should've cracked open the biscuit tin but for some reason didn't and we must take maximum advantage. 

They blew a years CL cash and if we win the league we keep them off another years worth (plus we could get it). 

With their massive 35m wage bill and little euro income their books dont balance and cutbacks would be needed. 

Winning title 55 is vital this season for many reasons. 

Thats why it will happen. 

[Drumloyal 14,924]

4 minutes ago, Guardian said:

We were gash last year and still not a million miles from them. 

This year is a whole new proposition. 

They are a stale, aging team, relying on their rep to get them through. 

They arent scoring much and their defence is mince. 

Rangers are strong in attack and defence and pkay with much more determination and flair. We are also much more physical. With a couple of signings to give us depth and cover, we will romp this league. 

Its early days but we are light years from where we were. The tims should've cracked open the biscuit tin but for some reason didn't and we must take maximum advantage. 

They blew a years CL cash and if we win the league we keep them off another years worth (plus we could get it). 

With their massive 35m wage bill and little euro income their books dont balance and cutbacks would be needed. 

Winning title 55 is vital this season for many reasons. 

Thats why it will happen. 

Sure I read recently it was ~55m

[B1872 20,654]

Good article

[Leeds_Bear 8,103]

Decent piece.

Shite rag. 

[Polo 1,433]

Throw in two early red cards for the Light Blues and it makes the job done by Gerrard and his coaching staff all the more remarkable.

 

@GOAT 

[backup 4,724]

Saw enough yesterday to believe we can take the title, clinical and inventive a very good mix.

[Malkster 4,874]

Decent read Dude, pity about the Andrex  though

[Band of Brothers 10,303]

Until we beat them I will keep my powder dry. Yes we are miles better but they are still the team to beat and will raise there game as we will and expecting the best old firm in years with real passion and fight from us no fannying about rite into the taig bastards.

[FSM 20,892]

I wish all this talk of 55 would cease until much later in the season, or at least until after the celtic game. Feels a bit cringey considering we've only had 2 league games and we drew one of them.

[Jack The Flipper 5,936]

Personally I would rather them think we are a million miles away from them.

Their complacency will be their undoing, and to bum ourselves up will only get them fired up - which I’d rather not happen.

Let them do the talking off the pitch, let us do the talking on it.

[SeparateEntityMyArse 53,625]

3 minutes ago, Jack The Flipper said:

Personally I would rather them think we are a million miles away from them.

Their complacency will be their undoing, and to bum ourselves up will only get them fired up - which I’d rather not happen.

Let them do the talking off the pitch, let us do the talking on it.

Yep. 

It's game on after the transfer window shuts. Hopefully they don't strengthen due to said complacency whilst we bring in a couple.

[The Dude 20,026]

6 minutes ago, Jack The Flipper said:

Personally I would rather them think we are a million miles away from them.

Their complacency will be their undoing, and to bum ourselves up will only get them fired up - which I’d rather not happen.

Let them do the talking off the pitch, let us do the talking on it.

There's little chance of a blog by a fan in a paper getting them fired up any more than they should be as professional athletes earning thousands of pounds a week.