I Guess The Author Of This Isn't A Rangers Fan

[Dan Deacon 55,727]

http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/spl/3880537/Rangers-1-Liverpool-0.html

NIGHTS like these used to be box office.

The hottest ticket in town, the show everyone wanted to see.

Red carpets and full houses. Big teams packed with big names whose bling flashed as brightly as their Hollywood smiles.

Champions League football was virtually guaranteed in Scotland.

Last night did nothing but confirm we're top of the Chumpions League.

A night of entertainment that won't even go straight to DVD. It'll end up spliced to death on the floor of the cutting room.

On an evening when TV sets all over Europe tuned into the best clubs on the continent, Rangers were playing a friendly against Liverpool reserves.

King Kenny Dalglish didn't even bother risking Steven Gerrard for it. The one genuine superstar in his squad, not involved because the game meant so little.

And it's not like we're talking ancient history.

In the last few years Manchester United, Barcelona and Inter Milan have all graced Ibrox. In the last few years all three have lifted that giant trophy.

Occasions like those took the roof off Ibrox. They were also something EVERYONE took for granted.

Well here we are, wasting Champions League Tuesdays with games that should be played behind closed doors at Murray Park.

Davie Weir and Lee McCulloch both got a start, finding their fitness as they eye up regular slots in the Rangers first team.

The Anfield side were the same, flooding the team with fringe players.

Danny Wilson made a rare start as he returned to Ibrox. Craig Bellamy was there too, the former Celtic man booed every time he took a touch.

On paper the result will make Gers fans smile. Beating Liverpool, a true Premier League giant? But the whole occasion must have made the 27,000 fans who turned up weep. A few months back when they played Malmo in a Champions League qualifier, the real deal was there for the taking.

Now it's a distant memory. The way things are going, who knows how long it'll be before a Scottish team is back amongst the cream of European football.

As for the bounce game itself? Well, Rangers did fine.

Just ten minutes in Juan Ortiz sneaked into the box and hit the byeline. His cross beat keeper Doni but Sebastian Coates came to the rescue. Seven minutes later Ortiz threatened again but Doni smothered his drive.

Steven Whittaker thought he'd given the home side the opener moments later. He spun brilliantly but Doni clawed away his 30-yarder.That only delayed the opener, though, and after Steven Davis swung a ball into the box, McCulloch stabbed a left-foot effort off the post, then off Fabio Aurelio and into the back of the net.

Doni had to be sharp to save a Matt Mackay header after Lee Wallace hooked a brilliant cross into the box. Alejandro Bedoya eyed the looping rebound but the Italian keeper reacted well to punch clear.

Midway through the first half former Gers kid Charlie Adam trotted up the touchline to warm up.

The fans in the Broomloan Stand rose to cheer him chanting "Charlie, Charlie, give us a wave... "

Changed days, eh? Not like a few years back when they used to boo him and brand the midfielder a dud.

Clearly Adam — the Liverpool and Scotland regular — hasn't forgotten. His lack of acknowledgment was telling. After the break he did give a half-hearted wave, but it was clear he hasn't forgiven the Bears for the abuse. Rangers could have doubled their lead ten minutes before the break but Davis' lob landed on the roof of the net.

Five changes at the break told you pretty much everything you needed to know about the game.

Off came Allan McGregor, Wallace, Whittaker, Davis and Nikica Jelavic. On came Neil Alexander, John Fleck, Jordan McMillan, Ross Perry and Kyle Lafferty.

Bellamy almost hit an equaliser as he turned and whipped a shot wide.

At the other end, Lafferty had a shot touched on to the post by Doni, who scrambled back and smothered before it rolled over the line.

Adam was given a run-out late on, then Andy Carroll went down in the box as Gers keeper Alexander raced out but the ref wasn't interested.

The game fizzled out, just like the Champions League aspirations of Scots clubs.

If our teams don't get their finger out, nights like these might just be the closest we get to Europe's biggest stage.

Read more: http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/spl/3880537/Rangers-1-Liverpool-0.html#ixzz1bDJX37yw

[marmalade1872 40]

http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/spl/3880537/Rangers-1-Liverpool-0.html

NIGHTS like these used to be box office.

The hottest ticket in town, the show everyone wanted to see.

Red carpets and full houses. Big teams packed with big names whose bling flashed as brightly as their Hollywood smiles.

Champions League football was virtually guaranteed in Scotland.

Last night did nothing but confirm we're top of the Chumpions League.

A night of entertainment that won't even go straight to DVD. It'll end up spliced to death on the floor of the cutting room.

On an evening when TV sets all over Europe tuned into the best clubs on the continent, Rangers were playing a friendly against Liverpool reserves.

King Kenny Dalglish didn't even bother risking Steven Gerrard for it. The one genuine superstar in his squad, not involved because the game meant so little.

And it's not like we're talking ancient history.

In the last few years Manchester United, Barcelona and Inter Milan have all graced Ibrox. In the last few years all three have lifted that giant trophy.

Occasions like those took the roof off Ibrox. They were also something EVERYONE took for granted.

Well here we are, wasting Champions League Tuesdays with games that should be played behind closed doors at Murray Park.

Davie Weir and Lee McCulloch both got a start, finding their fitness as they eye up regular slots in the Rangers first team.

The Anfield side were the same, flooding the team with fringe players.

Danny Wilson made a rare start as he returned to Ibrox. Craig Bellamy was there too, the former Celtic man booed every time he took a touch.

On paper the result will make Gers fans smile. Beating Liverpool, a true Premier League giant? But the whole occasion must have made the 27,000 fans who turned up weep. A few months back when they played Malmo in a Champions League qualifier, the real deal was there for the taking.

Now it's a distant memory. The way things are going, who knows how long it'll be before a Scottish team is back amongst the cream of European football.

As for the bounce game itself? Well, Rangers did fine.

Just ten minutes in Juan Ortiz sneaked into the box and hit the byeline. His cross beat keeper Doni but Sebastian Coates came to the rescue. Seven minutes later Ortiz threatened again but Doni smothered his drive.

Steven Whittaker thought he'd given the home side the opener moments later. He spun brilliantly but Doni clawed away his 30-yarder.That only delayed the opener, though, and after Steven Davis swung a ball into the box, McCulloch stabbed a left-foot effort off the post, then off Fabio Aurelio and into the back of the net.

Doni had to be sharp to save a Matt Mackay header after Lee Wallace hooked a brilliant cross into the box. Alejandro Bedoya eyed the looping rebound but the Italian keeper reacted well to punch clear.

Midway through the first half former Gers kid Charlie Adam trotted up the touchline to warm up.

The fans in the Broomloan Stand rose to cheer him chanting "Charlie, Charlie, give us a wave... "

Changed days, eh? Not like a few years back when they used to boo him and brand the midfielder a dud.

Clearly Adam — the Liverpool and Scotland regular — hasn't forgotten. His lack of acknowledgment was telling. After the break he did give a half-hearted wave, but it was clear he hasn't forgiven the Bears for the abuse. Rangers could have doubled their lead ten minutes before the break but Davis' lob landed on the roof of the net.

Five changes at the break told you pretty much everything you needed to know about the game.

Off came Allan McGregor, Wallace, Whittaker, Davis and Nikica Jelavic. On came Neil Alexander, John Fleck, Jordan McMillan, Ross Perry and Kyle Lafferty.

Bellamy almost hit an equaliser as he turned and whipped a shot wide.

At the other end, Lafferty had a shot touched on to the post by Doni, who scrambled back and smothered before it rolled over the line.

Adam was given a run-out late on, then Andy Carroll went down in the box as Gers keeper Alexander raced out but the ref wasn't interested.

The game fizzled out, just like the Champions League aspirations of Scots clubs.

If our teams don't get their finger out, nights like these might just be the closest we get to Europe's biggest stage.

Read more: http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/spl/3880537/Rangers-1-Liverpool-0.html#ixzz1bDJX37yw

aye cheer us all up as for me am back to bed to podger the sister in law

[Misteral 2,932]

Just a sh1t report from a demented and nasty tarrier. Ignore.

[RFC55 110,229]

Fuck me someone has been anused!

[Edmiston Drive 3,846]

aye cheer us all up as for me am back to bed to podger the sister in law

[marmalade1872 40]

its the only thing thats not been cut back yet

[Edmiston Drive 3,846]

its the only thing thats not been cut back yet

Maybe if you put the light on and see here, well, may be a draw back

[caseyjones 3,009]

He may be a tarrier but he's got it spot on.

We were playing Liverpool in a friendly simply because we weren't good enough to qualify for either of the European competitions. Our fans appear to need constant reminding of this.

[marmalade1872 40]

Maybe if you put the light on and see here, well, may be a draw back

if caught it will be a severe cropping with the pruning shears

[Edmiston Drive 3,846]

if caught it will be a severe cropping with the pruning shears

BOBBIT

[TheNuts 552]

who cares lol as long as you had fun

[Smile 26,622]

He may be a tarrier but he's got it spot on.

We were playing Liverpool in a friendly simply because we weren't good enough to qualify for either of the European competitions. Our fans appear to need constant reminding of this.

Thank fuck your here to keep us updated then.

[watp72 54]

Of course, he is right about the nature of the friendly and the reason for it being possible....

2 things made me chuckle though.

On an evening when TV sets all over Europe tuned into the best clubs on the continent, Rangers were playing a friendly against Liverpool reserves.

The fact he mentions Liverpool Reserves, as he does again shortly after but failing to mention that we were without half a dozen players who have been regular starters in our good domestic form.

Papac

Bocanegra

Goian

Edu

Wylde

Naismith

Bellamy almost hit an equaliser as he turned and whipped a shot wide.

I must have missed this close call!! His efforts I seen were all well wide, over, out for a thrown in or fresh air swipes. Indeed, his only bit of accuracy all night was successfully slapping Juan Ortiz, but managed to do a runner before the Spaniard could see who done it.

As for Adam, he got a cracking ovation coming on... pity he didn't realise it was a friendly though, flying in with a reckless challenge only 2 minutes later.

[TravelingWilBEARy 4,319]

He may be a tarrier but he's got it spot on.

We were playing Liverpool in a friendly simply because we weren't good enough to qualify for either of the European competitions. Our fans appear to need constant reminding of this.

You appear to constantly remind everyone.

[Senna 735]

He may be a tarrier but he's got it spot on.

We were playing Liverpool in a friendly simply because we weren't good enough to qualify for either of the European competitions. Our fans appear to need constant reminding of this.

For once I'm with you.

Read the article, saw the reaction on here and re-read it and I don't get the outrage. We'd be saying exactly the same thing if it was the mhopes.

[Gazbo27 15]

He may be a tarrier but he's got it spot on.

We were playing Liverpool in a friendly simply because we weren't good enough to qualify for either of the European competitions. Our fans appear to need constant reminding of this.

Do we ? since when? Most fans I assume will already know this along with the fact we have a new owner, play at Ibrox, wear blue...that wasnt the issue raised, it was the tone and wording of the article.

[caseyjones 3,009]

You appear to constantly remind everyone.

The removal of Rangers from three cup competitions is constantly ignored.

[Gazbo27 15]

The removal of Rangers from three cup competitions is constantly ignored.

By who?

Lets face it if you were to trawl back thru the posts ppl were calling for McCoists head after some of the results you are referring to. Why do u think we have all forgot 3 cup exits?

[TravelingWilBEARy 4,319]

The removal of Rangers from three cup competitions is constantly ignored.

I think it's tolerated rather than ignored because we are doing so well in the League, ultimately that's what most fans care about most.

[watp72 54]

The removal of Rangers from three cup competitions is constantly ignored.

I don't see many ignoring it? Constant reminders on the forums and in the media etc.. it's not something easily ignored.

Accepting it's happened and not going to change is what I've done personally. Looking back bitterly is not good for my health, so I look forward in the hope we can continue the fine domestic form and march to 4IAR.

[caseyjones 3,009]

I think it's tolerated rather than ignored because we are doing so well in the League, ultimately that's what most fans care about most.

Agreed.

[kirkiebear 1,013]

You can feel the tarrier pain coming from that article. The journalist tried their damned hardest to be as negative about us as possible

[MayboleLoyal_atb 3,772]

He may be a tarrier but he's got it spot on.

We were playing Liverpool in a friendly simply because we weren't good enough to qualify for either of the European competitions. Our fans appear to need constant reminding of this.

A would imagine everyone knew this. Cunt should have just reported on the game!

[burnbank bear 342]

tarrier prick!

[weshallnotbemoved! 714]

For a game that wasn't supposed to mean anything,the scouser press seems to have been none -to - impressed with their "fringe," players performances.

Arrogant cunts thought that they could come up here and stroke the ball about as a training exercise. For the money they are paid, they are rubbish.

WATP