Clemdog 39,389 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 I know domestically it hasn't been a perfect start. But as mentioned above, getting back to this stage is something to celebrate. Hoping for a solid display resulting in 3 points, due to a stoater of a goal against the run of play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goianegra 4,647 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 How fucking good to see a match thread with a team the calibre of Villarreal in it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds_Bear 8,062 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Fancy big Lafferty to have a brilliant game for some reason. Seems to enjoy International level so hoping this transfers some how. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb85 1,783 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 I'd take a score draw right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunk and disorderly. 14,201 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Villareal are a huge step up from any team we have played so far under Stevie-G. We will have to give a top class defensive performance and try and sneak a goal on the counter or from a set-piece. I predict 1-0 with Tavs scoring a penalty. Take a draw now though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 15,965 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 22 minutes ago, Shuggy said: Looks like the toughest game to start off with. Just getting here is great, it would require a defensive display a step up from Maribor, so it really depends what Villareal teams turns up. But I note they are 2nd bottom in La Liga with 1 point from 9 (P3W0D1L2F1A3), so perhaps we are getting them at a good time? Remember Valencia? Playing shite in La Liga, pumped us n made it to the final that year. Just glad to be on this stage again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DietofWorms 2,062 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 1-0. Rangers. No problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMe 25,327 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 20 minutes ago, Goianegra said: How fucking good to see a match thread with a team the calibre of Villarreal in it? I remember standing inside Forthbank stadium 6 years ago watching Stirling albion beating us 1 nil and wondering if we would ever get back to play in the SPL again, never mind European football. After everything our supporters have been through, it's great to be back at this level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davis1986 996 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Can’t wait to get over there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueKnight87 17,242 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Very excited to be back in Europe group stages. Toughest game 1st. They are a big step up from the teams we've played so far. Will need a big defensive performance. Reading jack is out so going with : McGregor Tav Goldson Katic Barisic Coulibaly Ejaria Arfield Candieas Lafferty Kent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StirlingBear72 476 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 These early kick off times are rotten when you're on back shift! Buzzing for it though. No idea how good they are. I imagine they're a decent outfit though. Free hit for us in many ways. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monk 3,207 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 We’re back ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudrup1690 1,064 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Would be estatic with a draw. i won’t be to downbeat if we get beat we’ve come a long way in a short short space of time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendofCoop 17,147 Posted September 15, 2018 Author Share Posted September 15, 2018 Hopefully the players go out and express themselves. If they do, then we have a chance of taking something from the game. It would be easy to say there's no expectation to win the game, but that's not in our DNA. We should always look to win a game. It just wouldn't be a surprise if we lose, and I think this wouldn't get the team too much stick (so long as we turn up). The boss has to get his tactics right too. Setting the team up the way he did against the scum will possibly see us getting a doing. We have to go out and at least try to play in the first half. For once, just before a big game, I'm not nervous at all. Hopefully the players have a similar feeling and just go out and play! How I've missed these big nights!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgow argyle 1,093 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 5 hours ago, GOAT said: We're winning Thursday. You can have 11/1 with Bet Victor for us to win!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjbscotty12 3,558 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 19 minutes ago, glasgow argyle said: You can have 11/1 with Bet Victor for us to win!!!!!!! Score on that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLYBOY50 1,638 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Can't wait everyone who is going stay safe and make us proud like you always do.i will be on holiday in Menorca anyone know of any bar over there that will have the game on. P.s this is not a holiday post but is my first one abroad in 10 years so cut me some slack bears. Just asking in case any of you know where I will get to watch the gers Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgow argyle 1,093 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 7 hours ago, jjbscotty12 said: Score on that I would consider £5.00 on the draw at 9/2 as a saver. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gersandy 594 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 11 hours ago, BlueMe said: I remember standing inside Forthbank stadium 6 years ago watching Stirling albion beating us 1 nil and wondering if we would ever get back to play in the SPL again, never mind European football. After everything our supporters have been through, it's great to be back at this level. Here here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 18,633 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Would take a draw. Historically we’ve been always pish against Spanish opposition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 18,633 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 12 hours ago, Rangers_no1 said: Won't be popular but this is a freebie so would rest some players for St Johnstone. Rotation is key. McGregor Tav Worrall Katic Barisic Coulibaly Halliday Ejaria Gredza Lafferty Middleton I’d be surprised if Gredza starts mate after hearing Gerrards interview. He’s only about 70% match fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 81,466 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 If we don't get slaughtered and give a good account of ourselves I'll be fairly happy tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMckee 3,397 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Getting to the group's was the achievement so won't be to disheartened if we get beat as long as we give a good account of ourselves and keep winning in the league. Fancy us to win away once in the groups perhaps Vienna might be our best chance. Not sure what cska are like but most teams seem to struggle away in Russia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds_Bear 8,062 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 I’m expecting a Walter style set up and won’t complain about it. Crispy lips embrasses himself trying to play expansive football against European teams. We need to box clever. Away from home, set up to soak up and hit on the break, make most of set pieces etc. Predicting a 0-0. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amokachi 2,925 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Hoping for a disciplined performance that the players can learn & progress from, playing against a good Spanish team here. No injuries or crazy sending offs. Bon Voyage to all the travelling Bears. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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