Rangers Vs Liverpool (sun Match Report) Paul Hughes Journalist

[Gazbo27 15]

Hi,

I dont normally create topics and I dont know if its just me being slightly over-protective of all things Rangers at the moment given the current ongoings however, after reading the match report of the game last night in todays Scottish Sun:

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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."

To me this is a shocking article, verging on being derogatory maybe these media c*nts have took it upon themselves to pull their small manky minds together and try to run down the club.

Rant over! 4 in a row here we go...

if administration comes would we be the first team ever to win the league despite a ten point deduction?

[CanadianBacon 2,088]

Wonder what team 'Paul' supports?

Best bet - don't buy The Sun.

[sassaaaa 11,406]

paul.hughes@the-sun.co.uk

Heres the rats email ..........let him know .....

[Zappa6995 3,792]

Wonder what team 'Paul' supports?

Best bet - don't buy The Sun.

Seems like good advice.

[Gazbo27 15]

Wonder what team 'Paul' supports?

Best bet - don't buy The Sun.

me neither read it online

[sassaaaa 11,406]

I'm not sure why you think it was a dig at Rangers. I would have said

exactly the same thing about Celtic.

It was a general opinion on how far we've slid. Rangers just happened to

be playing.

Surely you must enjoy Champions League nights more than that?

Just got a reply from him .........

[NorthernLights 2,529]

So, it wasn't Rangers Reserves vs. Liverpool Reserves?

Apparently it was Rangers vs. Liverpool Reserves. They had a guy who cost them £35 million. It was hardly their under 16's.

[Misteral 2,952]

I'm not sure why you think it was a dig at Rangers. I would have said

exactly the same thing about Celtic.

It was a general opinion on how far we've slid. Rangers just happened to

be playing.

Surely you must enjoy Champions League nights more than that?

Just got a reply from him .........

So that was his reply, was it? I'm sure he's going to admit it was a dig at Rangers, not. It was an excuse to have a pop at RFC, and that is as plain to see as the proverbial nose on my face.

[marmalade1872 40]

if we have to play friendlies lets play them in the summer,fucking perishing last night, there would be more snottery noses than hard cocks there

[Jimfanciesthedude 25,636]

wether we like it or not the guy is kinda correct. It's been 3 years since we last had free midweek slots this early. And then before that was away back in 2002. If anyone thinks last night is a decent substitute for European football then they are lying.

[kaiser1041 9,107]

There starting team was over £70 million and Adams lucky he never got a slap for his tackle when he came on. It was worth it just to see big Davie weir pish all over £35 million worth

[Lee_RFC 6]

it was hardly a Liverpool reserve side

[robertkay 39]

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.

I certainly haven't forgiven him for his lack of professionalism while taking a good wage for an apprentice from the club he developed at. Not really "changed days" at all when you see a match report at Ibrox with Adam and half hearted in it!

[Liam_RFC 238]

The guys got a point some people are turning In to the scum gettin so easily offended if we all had our way we wouldn't have been playing Liverpool last night should have been in the champions league or Europa league but unless something happens after next year the chances of us or the scum playing in the group stages of the champions league get slimmer ever year

[MCLACHLAN1 49]

It's actually correct what he says though.

[watp72 54]

It's actually correct what he says though.

A part of it is.... the majority of it is twisting it somewhat.

[JamieD 20,057]

Rangers vs Liverpool reserves

Their starting line-up cost over £70 million. We finished with Salim fucking Kerkar on the field.

[Jasper 182]

So the Sun is another added to the banned newspaper list, along with the Record.

Am I still allowed to read the metro when im on the train?

[keithgersbear 3,225]

We won't win the league if we go into administration. It just won't happen.

[GlasgowsBlue 329]

he sounds like cunt

[CanadianBacon 2,088]

So the Sun is another added to the banned newspaper list, along with the Record.

Am I still allowed to read the metro when im on the train?

Read what you like - no-one on here is telling you that you can't buy these Rangers-hating rags, we may however suggest that you shouldn't give them your money given that they are attacking the club we all support.

[GF John 169]

They put out more first team players than we did.

Rangers reserves vs Liverpool would be a more accurate description of the game.

[SirWalterSmithLegend 206]

I wanted to start this thread when i got back from work. Home early to goto Docs so will go into article in greater detail when i get home. Seen thsi rhag lying on the table in work and had a look through it. Couldnt believe what i read.

Absolutely sickening bile from this cunt Hughes. No idea who or what he is but his bias was incredible. I thought he was actually pushing the boundarties to see what he can get away with after the BBC stuff. Almost taunting the club. If i was Mr Whyte and cared about Rangers as much as the fans, this rhat and his rhag would be banned also. Some of the most obvious anti-Rangers bile i have ever come across in the mainstream mhedia. I was almost in shock reading it and im in no way surprised its been picked up on, on Rangersmedia.

A horrible piece of filth. No wonder i dont buy the shite.

[hutchy14 4]

I love how he's talking about scottish teams not doing well in Europe when writing about Rangers. We were the ones carrying scottish football in Europe the past 3 years while everyone else failed. Sick of the constant shit the mhedia are talking about us every chance they get.

[deleteduser1 169]

The Sun.