TheNuts 552 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 It says 20.05 :shttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/rangers/9427597.stmno it doesnt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu1993 101 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 RANGERS and PSV Eindhoven supporters will be asked to stand and observe a minute's silence before tonight's Europa League game as a show of support for Japan.UEFA announced on Tuesday that every club involved in European competition this week should show respect for the victims following the tragic earthquake and ensuing tsunami that affected the country on Friday 11 March and has killed thousands."The entire European football family will stand united on the pitch this week before our matches in order to express our deepest sympathy and full support to the Japanese people," said UEFA president Michel Platini."We wish them continued strength in tackling the subsequent problems following the tragedy."The UEFA matches where a minute's silence have or will be observed include all four Champions League round of 16 second-leg games, eight Europa League round of 16 second-leg fixtures and four Women's Champions League quarter-final first-leg matches.Official Website. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNuts 552 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 regardless, lets do it tonight.to be honest though, i dont really care too much about tonight, its Sunday we must win. lift the first cup of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 I think if we lose the first goal, then it's game over. We don't score or win many games in Europe.Wouldn't be surprised to see extra-time tonight after a battling defensive performance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Don't think I could take Extra time and Penalties tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueben_d 40 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/rangers/9427597.stmno it doesnt Typical BBC, I look at the fixtures on the football/spl/rangers page it defo says the correct 20.05 time therehttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/rangers/fixtures/default.stm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 Don't think I could take Extra time and Penalties tonight.I hope it doesn't - a must win Cup Final against them on Sunday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueben_d 40 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Don't think I could take Extra time and Penalties tonight.No idea how I'll get home if it happens! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I hope it doesn't - a must win Cup Final against them on Sunday.You know what were like though, we like to things the hard way.Sunday is a must win, we lose that game I can't see us recovering mentally from it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 No idea how I'll get home if it happens!A lot will be in the same boat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weedurranty 28 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 A lot will be in the same boat UEFA website says 20.05 local time. Is this true? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Zonal Marking: Rangers v PSV tactical previewTactics analyst Michael Cox of zonalmarking.net reviews the effectiveness of Rangers' European system and how they can overcome PSV in the Europa League.Rangers’ gameplan in Holland last week was exactly what we expected: five men at the back, four in midfield, and a lone striker upfront receiving little support. The goalless draw was hardly a surprise either, thanks to a combination of cautious football from the away side, and wasteful finishing from PSV.The defensive organisation Rangers showed was impressive throughout the 90 minutes. The three centre-backs dealt with Marcus Berg, the wing-backs kept Jeremain Lens and Balazs Dzsudzsak relatively quiet, and deep-lying forward Ola Toivonen was nullified by Rangers keeping the lines of midfield and defence very close together, denying him time on the ball.Toivonen did create one good opportunity for Berg shortly before half time with a delicate touch, but that was his only sniff all night. The fact he felt the need to play the ball first time indicates how aware he was of his lack of time.Such a defensive-minded performance can be difficult to sustain for 90 minutes, but Rangers looked comfortable. Concentration levels can drop when physical fitness drops, but Rangers only tried to pressure PSV in the final 30 yards of the pitch, so it wasn’t an overwhelmingly difficult game physically.The slow tempo PSV played at also helped, moving the ball slowly from side to side, allowing Rangers to shift across the pitch gradually.PSV were disappointing in open play. Their best chances came from set-pieces, with centre-back Marcelo missing two good opportunities. In the first half he should have converted Dzsudzsak's free-kick, and in the second half the same combination nearly broke the deadlock, this time from an inswinging cross.Smith will be slightly worried that Rangers looked so vulnerable at set-plays. One of the advantages of having an additional centre-back is that, in theory, you should be stronger in the air at the back. But then it could be argued that we’re only talking about those chances because Rangers were so good defensively in every other aspect of their play. Besides, Kyle Bartley also had a good chance from a corner, but Andreas Isaksson saved well.From open play, Rangers didn’t commit too many men forward. Steven Davis, Maurice Edu and Kyle Lafferty all had the license to move into attack, with Kyle Hutton the anchorman in midfield. But more often than not El-Hadji Diouf was forced to fend for himself, with little success.Smith was happy, however. “Yes, we’re very pleased with the result”, he said. “Obviously we expected the kind of game that we got there, where we would have to defend very well.”The second legIt will be interesting to see how Rangers adapt to playing the second leg at home. Smith admitted that they’re used to the situation being the other way around. “The away goal’s a big thing”, he said. “For them (PSV) 0-0’s not the worst result.“We’ve had that situation many times over the last couple of seasons where we’ve drawn 0-0 at home, and if you go away and get a goal, it’s a huge advantage for you.”After the game in Holland, Smith was quizzed about how he’d approach the second leg. “We have to open up a little bit”, Smith conceded. “So the home match will be every bit as dangerous as this one might have been.“I do stress that when the game opens up at Rangers, when both teams have to go for it, PSV are a dangerous team to play against. We will have to do more attacking in the second game, if the game opens up.”Caution remains a key part of Smith’s strategy. “We have to approach the game with the same care, the same concentration”, he said. “It's about finding the right balance between attacking and defending and that will be difficult, but we will have to attack if we want to make progress.”Despite the odd mention that Rangers will have to push forward and try and get a goal, Smith’s comments suggest that he will take the safety-first approach into the second leg. PSV’s pacy players might enjoy playing on the break, rather than taking the game to the opposition from the first whistle, and so it is with good reason that Smith thinks of the second leg as ‘dangerous’.The main tactical question regards what formation Smith will play. Against Sporting in the previous round, he played a 4-4-1-1 system with Diouf just behind Lafferty at Ibrox, but it wouldn’t be surprise to see him stick with the 5-4-1 for the second leg here.That would ensure a steady start to the game, and would enable Rangers to switch to a more attacking system later on. Smith qualifies his attacking intent with the ‘if the game opens up’ phrase, suggesting he will keep it tight early on, and then gamble in the second half.As always with Rangers in Europe, it’s difficult to predict team selection but there’s no reason why Smith will make sweeping changes from the side that contested the first leg. The one caveat is that he might want more pace and natural attacking threat from the wings. With Sasa Papac back at left-back, Steven Whittaker may revert to the right of midfield, with Steven Davis moving into the centre.PSV are also unlikely to make many alterations to their XI. Fred Rutten has a decision to make about his striker, however, after Berg’s poor performance in the first leg, and an awful run of form recently, he gave a debut to young Genero Zeekfuik in the weekend draw with NEC.Zeekfuik struggled with the physical aspect of the game, however, and was replaced by Berg in the second half. It would be a surprise if Zeekfuik was thrown into a European away game. Toivonen may also play a deeper role, more as a midfielder than a deep forward, to get more time on the ball, but expect some familiar battles across the pitch at Ibrox.http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-premier/rangers/235784-zonal-marking-rangers-v-psv-tactical-preview/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueben_d 40 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 A lot will be in the same boat I can see it happening tbh.Will be a night in the casino if I can't catch 11.30 train! Then straight to work without sleep Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deleteduser1 169 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Muff's selection seems about right and should be good enough to get us the win that will take us through to the last 8. 2-1 Rangers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 UEFA website says 20.05 local time. Is this true?Yeah it's a 20:05 kick off here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I can see it happening tbh.Will be a night in the casino if I can't catch 11.30 train! Then straight to work without sleep Depending on the result, a night out would be getting made out of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueben_d 40 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 UEFA website says 20.05 local time. Is this true?Yep and that 20 minutes will be the difference in me not getting transport should it go to pens Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmo21 15 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I think if we lose the first goal, then it's game over. We don't score or win many games in Europe.Wouldn't be surprised to see extra-time tonight after a battling defensive performance.Yep, can't see this available squad battling back from 2 down, even at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoniram 1,919 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I am going for AlexanderFosterBougherraWeirBartleyPapacWhittakerDavis EduWeissLaffertyNo Diouf or Wylde or Naismith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I know we will no doubt set up like this...But I wish Walter would open up a wee bit more and set up like this...:mcgregor: :bougherra: :bartley: :papac: :davis::whittaker::edu::weiss: :diouf: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef 436 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Whats the crack with naisy, i would say dont play him tonight but he is vita lfor linking play, id rest him till sunday or give him a run out near the latter of the second half, gonna be touch and go with him for the rest of the season i feel and unlike what i was saying last season he is vital for us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_RFC87 761 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Would like to see Weiss play instead of Lafferty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGM_72 3,631 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I think Weiss could do their defense some serious damage if he played in his natural position tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissg910 110 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 i reckon weiss will be on the bench as usual, hes too attack minded to start for smith in a big game.i think smith will playshaggerfosterbougieweirbartleypapacwhittdavisedulaffdioufif he does go with the above team as i suspect, the best we can hope for is 0-0 imho, unless he changes it about 60mins and gets 2 or 3 out of naisy/weiss/wylde/heally on. i dont believe smith will be more attack minded i think hes gonna try and sneak a 1-0 win or take it to penalties. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_RFC87 761 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 "The problem is having the Thursday night game and then the cup final on the Sunday. It's which game we feel we can get the benefit from him."I don't think it will be possible for him to play in both."We have to give a thought to Sunday's game as well, it's a big game for us.Smith on NaismithProbably suggests we're unlikely to see him tonight..? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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