***The Official VfB Stuttgart v Rangers Thread***

[Jardy 0]

i wouldn't mind seeing nacho get the nod to be honest

[EastEnclosureBear 2,926]

:mcgregor:
:whittaker::bougherra::weir::papac:
:thomson:
:davis::mendes::rothen:
:miller:

[theweebluenose 4,332]

Alexander

Whittaker Bougherra Weir Papac

Thomson

Davis Mendes Rothen

Novo Naismith

Don't expect this but would like to see it happen.

[Blue Stars Bearette 1]

watched german match of the day and...Stuttgart even though they lost yesterday are a lot better than us

its going to be tough ...they can move that ball around well and are technically superior in all departments

[BoltonLoyal 2]

watched german match of the day and...Stuttgart even though they lost yesterday are a lot better than us

its going to be tough ...they can move that ball around well and are technically superior in all departments

It will be like playing Motherwell again then eh?

[Imodium 411]

:mcgregor:

:whittaker: :bougherra: :weir: :papac:

:thomson:

:davis: :mendes: :rothen:

:miller:

For me we still need Miller to lead the line for us, now one player we seem to forget that does perform well in Europe is Damarcus Beasley. Now will he be in Walter Smith thoughts?

Would be happy with that line up. We need Davis to play in the middle. He will keep possession in the middle of the park along with Mendes and hopefully we can snatch something on the break. Thomson is much more composed on the ball than McCulloch and I would start him despite his lack of first team action.

Miller will do well up top and will no doubt be out to close the ball down and win us corners and draw free kicks around the box. Naismith done himself proud the last time he played at this stadium and I feel that this could be his night to snatch a memorable goal going on his recent form for club and country.

I wouldn't be surprised if we snatch a win on Wednesday but right now I'd be delighted with a 0-0 draw .

[Creampuff 22,628]

Anyone else worried about this being a 90-minute back's to the wall effort?

[cooper1989 0]

As much as I'd like to see KT in there,, I think we all know Walter will go with Big Lee.

Naisy must start. He's been terrific and didn't look out of place against a world class Dutch side.

[disgruntled_bear 157]

No Boyd so far....thank fuck!

Totally agree, although i find it interesting nobody has picked him with all the support he gets.

[FlippinEck 3,708]

No Boyd so far....thank fuck!

Totally agree, although i find it interesting nobody has picked him with all the support he gets.

Maybe thats because some people overhype the 'backing' some people give him

[Muff 245]

Lee McCulloch aswell. He should be nowhere near that starting 11. If he does, then our midfield, and, all round performance will struggle big time.

He can't even keep up with play at places like Tynecastle and Fir Park - he'll get torn apart in Germany!

Sick of our midfield being 2nd best away from home, and, he's the main cause of it.

[FlippinEck 3,708]

Lee McCulloch aswell. He should be nowhere near that starting 11. If he does, then our midfield, and, all round performance will struggle big time.

He can't even keep up with play at places like Tynecastle and Fir Park - he'll get torn apart in Germany!

Sick of our midfield being 2nd best away from home, and, he's the main cause of it.

Ive still got a funny feeling we will see mcculloch in there, otherwise we would have seen thomson on saturday... unless we were saving him for wednesdays game

[disgruntled_bear 157]

No Boyd so far....thank fuck!

Totally agree, although i find it interesting nobody has picked him with all the support he gets.

Maybe thats because some people overhype the 'backing' some people give him

Or maybe they are starting to realize a few things about Kris Boyd, who knows

They could actually be a case for playing Kris Boyd against Stuttgart, afterall Miller ain't firing. Boyd would be fired up getting a CL start away from home and Stuttgart might just give him a bit more time and space.

[papaguy51 912]

I'll greet if Big Lee starts.

[BlueIsTheColour 35]

Walter took Miller off with a view to Wednesday's game so maybe the fact that McCulloch played the full 90 minutes suggests he won't play in Stuttgart. Or i certainly hope this is the case. Thomson is the much better option in there despite being out for so long through injury.

[simplythebest 11,453]

No Boyd so far....thank fuck!

Totally agree, although i find it interesting nobody has picked him with all the support he gets.

Nobody in their right mind would want to see Boyd played as a lone striker.

[BlueSuedeSambas 53,873]

I think Thomson and McCulloch will start.

[Muff 245]

The SPL comes first. We should be looking to win our games in that before looking to the Champions League!

Our manager should not be looking ahead, especially when we are 0-0 with SPL fodder, and, under so much pressure.

Squad's not strong or good enough!

[simplythebest 11,453]

I honestly think bringing off Kenny Miller was a tactical change, he hadn't been playing well and surely no-one can say he was.

But i still think he'll play this game and he needs to bounce back.

[disgruntled_bear 157]

No Boyd so far....thank fuck!

Totally agree, although i find it interesting nobody has picked him with all the support he gets.

Nobody in their right mind would want to see Boyd played as a lone striker.

How no..... Whats changed from him not getting enough support?

Surely a midfield 5 of Naismith, Davis, Mendes, Thomson and Rothen would supply him with enough ammunition. Or is there more to it now, has the situation changed?

[Muff 245]

I think Thomson and McCulloch will start.

I think you could be right there.

[BlueIsTheColour 35]

No Boyd so far....thank fuck!

Totally agree, although i find it interesting nobody has picked him with all the support he gets.

Nobody in their right mind would want to see Boyd played as a lone striker.

How no..... Whats changed from him not getting enough support?

Surely a midfield 5 of Naismith, Davis, Mendes, Thomson and Rothen would supply him with enough ammunition. Or is there more to it now, has the situation changed?

4 out of those 5 played yesterday and he didn't get anywhere near enough ammunition. Against a much better team away from home he would get even less. He'd have to fight for every ball and create his own chances, i don't think Boyd is the kind of player who can do that.

Like it or not Miller is the best option we have to play the lone striker role.

[Boab 73]

I'll greet if Big Lee starts.

Get those hankies when your next in work!

[papaguy51 912]

I think Thomson and McCulloch will start.

I think you could be right there.

We're going to go VERY narrow in that case.

[Boab 73]

I think Thomson and McCulloch will start.

I think you could be right there.

We're going to go VERY narrow in that case.

Like Victoria Beckham's chest.