MarzM 1,259 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 calm it lads, we're talking about one of 'the big four' here. for 80 minutes we did ok. its a meaningless pre-season tourney. at least we got a taste of what the sharp end of europe will throw at us and we'll come prepared next timd. True. I'm sure they will be in the last 8 if not 4 of the champions league! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERCOOPER 115 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 i hope celtic are as bad as last year. otherwise we are fcuked. that team is bloody useless. a disgrace in fact Fuck off back to Kerrydale Street. Can we ban him? This has child molestor written all over it. I'm with you on this Papa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delparlane 5,753 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Everytime we wanted to get the ball forward, we went over the top. Rarely worked out, with the players we have youd think theyd be smart enough to change it up. Papac and Whittaker were the worst for this. Keep the fucking Ball ! We did it yesterday, but seem to have forgotten all about it in 24 hours. 'Course, leaking 2 early goals did no good what-so-ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_glasgow 2 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Like Keith, the Gooners are my 2nd team. Now I hope people see why I used the so much when people were claiming that this Arsenal side 'weren't that good'. Here's another for good measure! Can i add a ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepeter9 5,167 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I'm slightly worried by how clueless we can look going forward at times. In saying that, some of our attacking early in the 2nd half was brilliant. Whittaker got absolutely owned though Funny that now of the goals come for a mistake by Whittaker or his side. 1st goal from the left and 3rd a mistake by Bougherra and 2nd down the middle - how were the goals Whittakers fault ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I'm slightly worried by how clueless we can look going forward at times. In saying that, some of our attacking early in the 2nd half was brilliant. Whittaker got absolutely owned though Funny that now of the goals come for a mistake by Whittaker or his side. He looked VERY unfit. He got no help from anyone tracking back. I thought Papac's positioning was poor especially in the first half when the damage was done leave papac alone! its mcgregor to blame, first goal you can stretch mate. second goal didnt come out kick enough. a player like eduardo who has had horrible injuries would duck out of the challenge. but credit when its due, arsenal are probably the top footballing side in the world Papac's positioning was shite and i'm not the only one to say it.Arsenal are the better team without a doubt but when you don't come back to cover a team like that will punish you . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaD CoW 3 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 leave papac alone! its mcgregor to blame, first goal you can stretch mate. second goal didnt come out kick enough. a player like eduardo who has had horrible injuries would duck out of the challenge. but credit when its due, arsenal are probably the top footballing side in the world No it's folk like you that bug me hero-worshipping players take the blue specs off! Papac canny stop crosses coming into the box and will be found out in Europe as will Weir, McCulloch, ect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtin281 0 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 i thought we played alright all things considered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I'm slightly worried by how clueless we can look going forward at times. In saying that, some of our attacking early in the 2nd half was brilliant. Whittaker got absolutely owned though Funny that now of the goals come for a mistake by Whittaker or his side. 1st goal from the left and 3rd a mistake by Bougherra and 2nd down the middle - how were the goals Whittakers fault ? I don't think they were, and neither does she! I think that's what she's getting at. He was just ruthlessly exposed by Arsenal at least four times today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaD CoW 3 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I'm slightly worried by how clueless we can look going forward at times. In saying that, some of our attacking early in the 2nd half was brilliant. Whittaker got absolutely owned though Funny that now of the goals come for a mistake by Whittaker or his side. 1st goal from the left and 3rd a mistake by Bougherra and 2nd down the middle - how were the goals Whittakers fault ? Error on my part I meant didn't! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jardy 0 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 we were outclassed by an impressive arsenal side, whittaker looked woeful at times and just wonder how he will cope in the CL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 leave papac alone! its mcgregor to blame, first goal you can stretch mate. second goal didnt come out kick enough. a player like eduardo who has had horrible injuries would duck out of the challenge. but credit when its due, arsenal are probably the top footballing side in the world No it's folk like you that bug me hero-worshipping players take the blue specs off! Papac canny stop crosses coming into the box and will be found out in Europe as will Weir, McCulloch, ect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarzM 1,259 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 leave papac alone! its mcgregor to blame, first goal you can stretch mate. second goal didnt come out kick enough. a player like eduardo who has had horrible injuries would duck out of the challenge. but credit when its due, arsenal are probably the top footballing side in the world No it's folk like you that bug me hero-worshipping players take the blue specs off! Papac canny stop crosses coming into the box and will be found out in Europe as will Weir, McCulloch, ect. Thats a good point. The number of times Rangers (esp Papac) make little or no attempt to stop a cross coming in! He always stands at least 8 yards from the crosser. He should get a little closer and try to block the ball. He let a few come in against PSG yesterday too! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 358 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 After his great start to pre-season, I was quite sad to see Naismith playing as deep at Papac for long periods of that 2nd half The whole team were playing deep. It was the old camp in our own half & hit on the break tactic & almost payed off once or twice tbh. I thought we only pressed them enough on the ball for a short period though & most of the game just gave them acres of space in comparison to what they were giving us. Good game though & good experience for Naisy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delparlane 5,753 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 After his great start to pre-season, I was quite sad to see Naismith playing as deep at Papac for long periods of that 2nd half The whole team were playing deep. It was the old camp in our own half & hit on the break tactic & almost payed off once or twice tbh. I thought we only pressed them enough on the ball for a short period though & most of the game just gave them acres of space in comparison to what they were giving us. Good game though & good experience for Naisy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepeter9 5,167 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I'm slightly worried by how clueless we can look going forward at times. In saying that, some of our attacking early in the 2nd half was brilliant. Whittaker got absolutely owned though Funny that now of the goals come for a mistake by Whittaker or his side. 1st goal from the left and 3rd a mistake by Bougherra and 2nd down the middle - how were the goals Whittakers fault ? Error on my part I meant didn't! - ta Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaD CoW 3 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I'm slightly worried by how clueless we can look going forward at times. In saying that, some of our attacking early in the 2nd half was brilliant. Whittaker got absolutely owned though Funny that now of the goals come for a mistake by Whittaker or his side. 1st goal from the left and 3rd a mistake by Bougherra and 2nd down the middle - how were the goals Whittakers fault ? Error on my part I meant didn't! - ta I was trying to point out none of the goals came for any errors Whittaker made. I really need to proof read post first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 After his great start to pre-season, I was quite sad to see Naismith playing as deep at Papac for long periods of that 2nd half The whole team were playing deep. It was the old camp in our own half & hit on the break tactic & almost payed off once or twice tbh. I thought we only pressed them enough on the ball for a short period though & most of the game just gave them acres of space in comparison to what they were giving us. Good game though & good experience for Naisy. I agree. I said this at the start of this thread as well. We NEED to close teams down high up the park. We don't seem interested in closing down anyone until they're 40 yards from our goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarzM 1,259 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 After his great start to pre-season, I was quite sad to see Naismith playing as deep at Papac for long periods of that 2nd half The whole team were playing deep. It was the old camp in our own half & hit on the break tactic & almost payed off once or twice tbh. I thought we only pressed them enough on the ball for a short period though & most of the game just gave them acres of space in comparison to what they were giving us. Good game though & good experience for Naisy. Well lets face it. Arsnal are better than us. Naisy was good. I hope he gets a run this year. If Wattie is going to play the 4-5-1/ 4-3-3 he would be good on the left or the right. Probably better on the left as Papac wont overlap while Davis would be good on the right as Whittaker/ broadfoot will! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Naismith is definitely faster, fitter and stronger than I've ever seen him before. He's a starter for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delparlane 5,753 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 After his great start to pre-season, I was quite sad to see Naismith playing as deep at Papac for long periods of that 2nd half The whole team were playing deep. It was the old camp in our own half & hit on the break tactic & almost payed off once or twice tbh. I thought we only pressed them enough on the ball for a short period though & most of the game just gave them acres of space in comparison to what they were giving us. Good game though & good experience for Naisy. I agree. I said this at the start of this thread as well. We NEED to close teams down high up the park. We don't seem interested in closing down anyone until they're 40 yards from our goal. Too true, pg. Even when we get back around our goal, the effort at closing down seems very lackadaisical at best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarzM 1,259 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 After his great start to pre-season, I was quite sad to see Naismith playing as deep at Papac for long periods of that 2nd half The whole team were playing deep. It was the old camp in our own half & hit on the break tactic & almost payed off once or twice tbh. I thought we only pressed them enough on the ball for a short period though & most of the game just gave them acres of space in comparison to what they were giving us. Good game though & good experience for Naisy. I agree. I said this at the start of this thread as well. We NEED to close teams down high up the park. We don't seem interested in closing down anyone until they're 40 yards from our goal. I think Rangers need to look at Barca for this. They press as soon as the opposition has the ball. Hopefully when we get totally fit this will get better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 After his great start to pre-season, I was quite sad to see Naismith playing as deep at Papac for long periods of that 2nd half The whole team were playing deep. It was the old camp in our own half & hit on the break tactic & almost payed off once or twice tbh. I thought we only pressed them enough on the ball for a short period though & most of the game just gave them acres of space in comparison to what they were giving us. Good game though & good experience for Naisy. I agree. I said this at the start of this thread as well. We NEED to close teams down high up the park. We don't seem interested in closing down anyone until they're 40 yards from our goal. Too true, pg. Even when we get back around our goal, the effort at closing down seems very lackadaisical at best. It's been one of my criticisms of the side since Smith got back. We allow teams to play football in front of us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniemca 479 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 you can't play against young fit class players like arsenal with a 39 year old centre half who has no mobility. if rangers don,t sign a ch we are in for a disasterous season particularly in europe where players are so much sharper Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaD CoW 3 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Another thing I notice was how little pace there is in our team. I'll post it in hear in case Boab gets his boxers in a twist. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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