Jimfanciesthedude 24,545 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 3 hours ago, Roy Hobbs said: Aye really smart. Had we not signed any of the players we have, we'd have had a striker on the bench yesterday. That's your logic? Genius. Well maybe if they hadnt spent time focusing on a part of the team that was overall pretty solid last season, and instead focused on the part that's clearly not the now, we'd have had more options If kent, hagi or morelos get injured we are fucked up front as we dont have a single replacement good enough for they three, I want us to sign better players all the time, but at least prioritise the part of the pitch that cost us the league last season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getstiffed 8,863 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 3 hours ago, Ross-Gazza genius said: Just been watching the game back and noticed considine went in almost the same in the 1st half as well on hagi. VID_20200802_135831.mp4 Might just be me but when the ball's at or above knee height I don't think you should get punished for attempting to win it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross-Gazza genius 1,907 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 14 minutes ago, Getstiffed said: Might just be me but when the ball's at or above knee height I don't think you should get punished for attempting to win it. It was more the way he went in as he won the ball with his studs. Had hagi swung a leg round he would've caught his shin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beararse 6,375 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Shuggy said: Good victory at a difficult venue. btw I am glad the psychological trip wire of the winter break is gone, I expect Rangers to come flying out of the blocks. I also think this is Gerrard's last season here. If he wins the title, he goes out in glory, if he wins nothing for his third season in a row, I think he will go. Winning a cup, who knows. eh? has the winter break been binned/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Hobbs 2,171 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 18 minutes ago, Jimbeamjunior said: Well maybe if they hadnt spent time focusing on a part of the team that was overall pretty solid last season, and instead focused on the part that's clearly not the now, we'd have had more options If kent, hagi or morelos get injured we are fucked up front as we dont have a single replacement good enough for they three, I want us to sign better players all the time, but at least prioritise the part of the pitch that cost us the league last season You think it's not possible to look at different positions at the same time? Honestly? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TamCoopz 19,605 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 3 hours ago, bluenoz said: 4Lads Threats, emails, statements. It was all consigned to history as Scottish football got back to business yesterday. We took the trip north to face Aberdeen which is always, traditionally, a difficult trip and it turned out to be a game which we had to grind out at times. Rangers were completely in control and were never troubled by their opposition. A lack of striker meant Aberdeen were reduced to playing football, instead of big punts forward. It was never likely to work, they spent large parts of the game camped behind the ball. It was a lovely goal to win the game, the short goal kick to force Aberdeen out and then the quick ‘counter’ like break forward. Alfredo’s part in the goal really shouldn’t be understated and Kents finish really was perfect. Ryan Kent was excellent, he looked busy and he looked willing to try and influence the final third of our game. If we are to be serious about challenging for silverware then both Ryan Kent and Ianis Hagi must get double figure numbers in terms of assists and goals. Leon Balogun and Connor Goldson strolled it. Balogun reminds me quickly of Madjid Bougherra with his pace, style and bursting runs forward. He already looks an assured player for us. We have seen enough of the four summer signings to think our business so far has been on point, with that, Ross Wilson and the management deserve credit. As we know at Rangers though it’s better to judge after three months and give players the time they need to settle. However, there was phases of play I thought we reverted too much into the style which causes us problems. For me, we have to try and move the ball quicker and we have to try not be so passive where we take three moves when one will have done it. That’s as tactical as I will ever get but it seemed to me we lacked that drive from the middle which looked pedestrian at times. I don’t think the dynamic of the midfield looks correct, two of the three playing yesterday aren’t comfortable in the final third and when you are playing teams that sit in, more often than not, we are left looking short of something. There is a drive and dynamic missing, maybe it’s as little as a small tweak needed. When you look back on the game, we are extremely comfortable and never in danger. The nervousness is more to do with the fragility of previous seasons where we would have lost that goal. In reality we were in no danger here at all and our opponents are a very poor side. So perhaps I’m being too harsh as it is only game one and as the manager said we still need to get up to speed. It’s three points, we are up and running at a venue which is traditionally difficult. It’s early in the season and the performances will come so at the moment it’s the points that matter only. So for that reason we should be delighted to get the points and I don’t think we need to be overthinking things too much more than general observations. If Aribo tucks that second away it’s probably as easy a victory as I’ve ever seen at Pittodrie, without it, it probably still is anyway. Rumour has it our GK hoped on the bus without a drop of sweat lost all afternoon. On Thursday against Leverkusen it’s a free hit without pressure. We can go and enjoy the game, express ourselves and see what happens. They will be open and if we can defend well then there is always an opportunity we can break away. Personally I think it’s out of our reach but I wouldn’t bet against us scoring a goal or two because we have proven to be capable in Europe under this management. Yesterday marked the beginning of our formal relationship with Castore and the end of a partnership that didn’t benefit us in any way. The less said about that the better but we can now know that any purchase directly benefits the club, even more so if it’s directly to the club via shop or website. Castore must be judged now on what they produce, a few teething problems are all to be expected but in the long run this will benefit the club massively. The potential of five million pounds (plus!) of new income should be welcomed with open arms. It is of some standings that Tom Beahon, co-founder of Castore, should call me yesterday morning to pass on his best wishes to the support for the season. Yeah it was a wee bit surreal but speaks volumes that he wants to have a relationship with the fans and promised further interviews going forward. That level of integrity should be welcomed. The first thing I mentioned to Tom was that I was no longer ‘fan media’ incase there was any issues for him. However that was also no problem for him and he has appreciated the relationship we already had from previous interviews. Despite suggestions otherwise, it has been myself who has contacted and arranged interviews with Castore after initial contact. It is extremely heartening that relationship should continue and for us supporters it is an avenue to exploit should anything need to be asked in an urgent fashion. I am not here to spread propaganda for Castore and we should absolutely judge them on what they can deliver. But having that engagement with our site is something we should enjoy and can only take at face value. Transfer rumours are hotting up with the manager confirming we are close to new signings. Rumours of a new striker deal being done began to surface on Friday night with a number of players being linked. Roofe, Taylor, Shankland and Nsame all amongst those linked but the truth is it could be any of them or none of them at all. Ross Wilson has done great work in ensuring any news is kept as tightly guarded as possible. We do need new striking options and it seems almost inevitable that Alfredo Morelos will leave the club. Alfredo has shown some sensational form for us but I do feel now might be the right time for him to move on. Sure that might be a controversial opinion but Alfredo hasn’t shown that explosive side of his game since arguably last year. I worry that the player’s head is elsewhere and if that is the case then the outcome to me is inevitable, especially when we are allowing his agent to negotiate deals with other clubs. It will be difficult to replace him, we will have to suddenly find a way to supplement those goal involvements and goals scored. But if our club can get that huge deal we seem to be holding out for, then it may benefit us to the tune of three players that could hugely boost our squad. It may also provide the club with working capital and a nice wee sum of money in our bank account. It’s a huge gamble selling your top player but when circumstances come together then sometimes it’s the only choice. I expect it to happen, that grumpy little face and trademark knee slide will be hugely missed. How we replace him could define our season. Transfer silence becomes slightly more difficult when foreign transfer are involved and it now seems almost inevitable Bongani Zungu will join for around £3.5m from French side Amiens. The South African midfielder is a somewhat unknown quantity for me and from what I have seen stat wise he seems a dynamic box to box player which, when you see our midfield yesterday, makes absolute sense. However that is a huge fee for our club so we have to make sure it’s the right one and as Ross Wilson begins to put his marker on our squad we must trust his judgement and that of our manager. IF it gets over the line and that seems a certainty by reports, then he will need time and patience to settle in. If he can just give us that little something different, that drive from midfield, then he may just add a dynamic that I feel our middle lacks. I’d expect if he does come in then two forwards would complete our transfer business. We already need a striker but with Alfredo situation two seems now a necessity. When the manager names nine subs and doesn’t use them yesterday (Arfield aside) you begin to wonder just how much trust he has in them. For the likes of Greg Docherty, Jordan Jones (heavily linked to Stoke and a move to the English Championship) perhaps even Ross McCrorie then it seems likely their futures will be away from the club. Young players like Lewis Mayo, Jamie Barjonas and even Dapo Mabude could head for experience with loans out the club also. So there is still plenty of business to be done for the club and with an extended window some unexpected deals may come up. As supporters it’s our favourite time and we should all enjoy it. The club have done good work so far but the vital work, for me, is just beginning and that work may very well be defining. But for now it’s on to Leverkusen, the games come thick and fast for us now. Coming up on the blog will be weekly scribbles and with our new collaboration with 5stars we will have podcasts with the likes of Arthur Numan and Kris Boyd over the next few months. Our monthly podcast has recorded already with Bob Malcolm and Pieter Huistra so they will be available over the next few months on a one a month basis from Chris, Mhairi and myself. Pre season has been positive, three points yesterday greatly welcomed. Let’s continue to get behind the team and management on the pitch. Ignore the nonsense, the irrelevant and the noise 🔴⚪️🔵 Quoted wrong post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggy 1,308 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 4 minutes ago, beararse said: eh? has the winter break been binned/ Unless I misheard, it was being discussed on sportsound today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Blue Legend 61,474 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 8 minutes ago, beararse said: eh? has the winter break been binned/ Mentioned it during the game yesterday that it was dumped. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,545 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 7 minutes ago, Roy Hobbs said: You think it's not possible to look at different positions at the same time? Honestly? It certainly looks like we dont, we have struggled for goals since january, yesterday the same shit again that we witnessed last season Imagine it was 0-0 after 60mins, who yesterday do you bring on to change the game, murphy? Arfield? Barker or stewart, all brutally lower than what we have on the pitch and not good enough for us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
writingranger 1,413 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 3 hours ago, maverick1200 said: If we are top, the league will not be called early. Aye it will. Null & Void, especially if we are a long way in the lead! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getstiffed 8,863 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 14 minutes ago, Ross-Gazza genius said: It was more the way he went in as he won the ball with his studs. Had hagi swung a leg round he would've caught his shin. I don't know how he or any other player wins the ball while its knee height or above without showing studs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
writingranger 1,413 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 4 minutes ago, Jimbeamjunior said: It certainly looks like we dont, we have struggled for goals since january, yesterday the same shit again that we witnessed last season Imagine it was 0-0 after 60mins, who yesterday do you bring on to change the game, murphy? Arfield? Barker or stewart, all brutally lower than what we have on the pitch and not good enough for us In that match, I'd have brought Barker on for direct running and pace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YearsofWar 549 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 6 hours ago, DrLaudrup said: Day 1 of the season and already you can see all that is wrong with our media. This story was the headline on the Rangers page of the record. An ex celtic player saying one of our players should have been sent off after receiving a leg breaker. Ahead of the match report, ahead of interviews with our players of Gerrard. A total obsession with undermining us at every turn. There is no justification for that tackle, especially from Gordon who we as a club helped to return from his own bad injury. At least in England you see former bitter rivals like Neville, Carragher and Keane actually able to talk honestly and fairly about football while maintaining passion for their own clubs. The media up here is totally poisoned, and even some of our ex players are sucked into it. Fransergio did a similar jump towards Aribo in the build up to the goal in the Braga game and nobody had an issue with it. Which means, using the media's logic; This should be a red card to Fransergio, but only if Aribo had recklessly lunged in on him and performed a potentially leg breaking foul. Otherwise it's fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vision 16,729 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 At the end of the game yesterday, Aribo is showing great skill at holding the ball in the corner while 3 sheep try to get the ball. Finally Ferguson barges him over...........free-kick sheep shagers ER5REzv.mp4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb85 1,783 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 1 minute ago, Vision said: At the end of the game yesterday, Aribo is showing great skill at holding the ball in the corner while 3 sheep try to get the ball. Finally Ferguson barges him over...........free-kick sheep shagers ER5REzv.mp4 7.77 MB · 0 downloads Seen that at the time and wondered how that was possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadron Collider 30,884 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 1 minute ago, Vision said: At the end of the game yesterday, Aribo is showing great skill at holding the ball in the corner while 3 sheep try to get the ball. Finally Ferguson barges him over...........free-kick sheep shagers ER5REzv.mp4 7.77 MB · 0 downloads Correct. Noticed that during the game mate. Fucking standard of officiating yet again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shetland Bear 433 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 4 minutes ago, Vision said: At the end of the game yesterday, Aribo is showing great skill at holding the ball in the corner while 3 sheep try to get the ball. Finally Ferguson barges him over...........free-kick sheep shagers ER5REzv.mp4 7.77 MB · 0 downloads If that kept rolling you’d have seen Hayes having a fly kick at Morelos. Right under the nose of the linesman. Nothing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vision 16,729 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Just now, Jb85 said: Seen that at the time and wondered how that was possible. B o B M a dd e n. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd Flute 14,036 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 9 minutes ago, Vision said: At the end of the game yesterday, Aribo is showing great skill at holding the ball in the corner while 3 sheep try to get the ball. Finally Ferguson barges him over...........free-kick sheep shagers ER5REzv.mp4 7.77 MB · 0 downloads It would be good if a neutral ref could give an opinion on that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBOO72 4,372 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 6 minutes ago, 2nd Flute said: It would be good if a neutral ref could give an opinion on that. Good one 😂😂😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross-Gazza genius 1,907 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Getstiffed said: I don't know how he or any other player wins the ball while its knee height or above without showing studs. Turn foot sideways and not studs showing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Rolle 514 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 3 hours ago, Shuggy said: Good victory at a difficult venue. btw I am glad the psychological trip wire of the winter break is gone, I expect Rangers to come flying out of the blocks. I also think this is Gerrard's last season here. If he wins the title, he goes out in glory, if he wins nothing for his third season in a row, I think he will go. Winning a cup, who knows. I was thinking the same earlier. If he doesn't deliver the title this season, he's gone - he cannot survive for a fourth season IMO. If he does win the title, I think he'll also go and there won't be a shortage of takers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Rolle 514 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 2 hours ago, Getstiffed said: Might just be me but when the ball's at or above knee height I don't think you should get punished for attempting to win it. yes, but look at that closely - studs up - that's a dangerous challenge IMO Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beararse 6,375 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 3 hours ago, Moody Blue Legend said: Mentioned it during the game yesterday that it was dumped. Excellent. Waste of fucking space anyway. Didnt avoid the really bad weather and destroyed any momentum, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelvd1873 7,159 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 6 hours ago, Vision said: At the end of the game yesterday, Aribo is showing great skill at holding the ball in the corner while 3 sheep try to get the ball. Finally Ferguson barges him over...........free-kick sheep shagers ER5REzv.mp4 7.77 MB · 0 downloads Ferguson is a wee fanny imo, can’t wait to see him flatten Christie or Forrest like that....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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