papaguy51 912 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 It's been a while since we played them, so I thought I'd have a week look. I know the Celtic game will come first but there's 100 threads on that already so I'll have a look at our European adventures.Our most recent outings against them ended with a 4-1 thumping and a 1-0 win away in 1999, but it's fair to say that their side isn't quite what it used to be - sadly, the same could be said about Rangers. PSV lined up that day with Kralj, Faber, Heintze, Van Bommel, Khokhlov, Van Nistelrooy, Nilis, Vogel, Nikiforov, Stinga and Wielaert, with Lodewijks, Dirkx, Bruggink, Kolkka, Van Der Doelen, Addo and Rommedahl on the bench. It was a team full with international stars and probably the hottest property in European football at the time; a certain Ruud Van Nistelrooy.However, what they weren't prepared for was a Rangers team packed full of quality. Stefan Klos, Porrini, Moore, Amoruso and Vidmar made up the defence, while a young Barry Ferguson at the top of his game was partnered by Van Bronckhorst, McInnes and Neil McCann in midfield. Michael Mols and Rod Wallace made up the striker partnership while Charbonnier, Kanchelskis, Albertz, Amato, Adamczuk, Wilson and Johansson were benched.Things are a little different nowadays though. While PSV aren't the force they one were, they currently sit atop of the Eredivise by three points from FC Twente. In their most recent match, a 0-0 draw with title rivals Ajax, they lined up as follows;Isaksson Bouma Manolev Pieters MarceloEngelaar HutchinsonToivonenBerg,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,DzsudzsákLensA few unfamiliar faces in this line up, but what cannot be ignored is the fantastic individual talent - in particular, the front four.The quartet of Ola Toivonen, Marcus Berg, Jeremain Lens and Balázs Dzsudzsák has the potential to be one of the most talented attacks world football. In Toivonen and Dzsudzsak, Eindhoven have two of the most sought after players in Europe with the latter Hungarian a target for many English, Italian and Spanish clubs as confirmed by his agent. Liverpool meanwhile expressed an interest in Toivonen under Roy Hodgson's tenure, but were priced out of a move for the talented Swede.Berg is currently on loan from Hamburg while Lens is a young Dutch striker with an ever-growing reputation. Elsewhere in the side, the midfield two of Atiba Hutchison and Orlando Engelaar is dripping with experience while the defence is marshalled by ex-Villa defender Wilfred Bouma and ex-Man City goalkeeper Andreas Isaksson.There can be no doubting that PSV aren't as talented as they once were, but the individual class of the players cannot be put into question. Rangers will go into this game with Smith's favoured back five formation and it may pay dividends as it will take close attention to keep the mercurial pairing of Ola Toivonen and Balázs Dzsudzsák quiet. They definitely can be got at and their central defence lacks pace, but if we can keep their strikers quiet (especially at Ibrox) then we will give ourselves a massive chance in Philip Stadium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOAT 30,449 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I think they're Dutch? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 I think they're Dutch?I think you may be right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulRFC1 115 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Berg and their left mid are the real threats.We should do them IMO tho. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 18,774 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Dzsudzsák has a sweet left peg. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 Berg and their left mid are the real threats.We should do them IMO tho.I'd say Toivonen is a much better player than Marcus Berg, but I'd take either or at Ibrox Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SandyWATP Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Berg and their left mid are the real threats.We should do them IMO tho.Their squad shits all over ours, so saying we "should do them" is a bit far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulRFC1 115 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Their squad shits all over ours, so saying we "should do them" is a bit far.I just think we should beat them and we will.We are good in Europe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 I forgot Del McInnes played for us at Ibrox against PSV until I researched it for the post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark. 69 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Dzsudzsák has 87 FK Accuracy in Fifa... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
double denim 29 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 They pumped feyenord 10-0 a few mont ago!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan72 12 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Dzsudzsák and Lens are both quality players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinGers93 388 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Marcus Berg is a good striker. Very Jelavic like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulRFC1 115 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I'd say Toivonen is a much better player than Marcus Berg, but I'd take either or at Ibrox I don't follow dutch football that much but I know their left mid and Berg are very good players.If they are an attacking team that would suit us more IMO.If we can sneak an away goal I think we will win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenDavis 112 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Marcus Berg is a good striker. Very Jelavic likeSimilar to Jelavic in what sense? I wouldn't have said Berg is anything like him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
real boydie9 17,609 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Was on soccerway checking them they're top of their league by 3pts they drew with Ajax at the weekend they've had some big wins including a ten nil win against Feyenoord which I think has already been mentioned, they're obviously a tidy outfit but bring them on I say Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicika Jelavic 7 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Dzsudzsák has 87 FK Accuracy in Fifa...HA aye he is some player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicika Jelavic 7 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I love their badge! Almost as good as ours I remeber marcus berg scored against the taigs at hamburg he is a quality striker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy500 463 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 How much of an advantage is being away first?I'm seeing it as more of a disadvantage than an advantage. We know how to approach the home tie first, theres a lot less experience in the away draw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinGers93 388 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Similar to Jelavic in what sense? I wouldn't have said Berg is anything like him. He's a predator. Good on and off the ball with his movement and can finish a ball and not the best in the air Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 How much of an advantage is being away first?I'm seeing it as more of a disadvantage than an advantage. We know how to approach the home tie first, theres a lot less experience in the away draw.No advantage to us whatsoever.The way we're set up, we're about a million times more suited to getting a 0-0 at Ibrox and a score draw away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy500 463 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 No advantage to us whatsoever.The way we're set up, we're about a million times more suited to getting a 0-0 at Ibrox and a score draw away.Exactly. Thats the reason I'm not as confident as I usually am about a European tie with this one.How do we set up for the first game? Do we go for a goal, or try for 0-0? I have no idea what he'll do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunslinger 270 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 never heard of any of them they must be shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunslinger 270 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 No advantage to us whatsoever.The way we're set up, we're about a million times more suited to getting a 0-0 at Ibrox and a score draw away.we havent tried it the other way. maybe now we get a score draw away and a home win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryTibbs 224 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Sneak a 0-0 or a 1-1 away and I'll be happy going into the game at IbroxWill definetly be interesting how it pans out us being away first Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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