Jack The Flipper 5,936 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 It's important to take the weather into consideration in any game as you all know. With the heavy winds I expect lots of long shots and hopefully short passing on the deck to prevent the wind having a drastic affect on passing.But what I would say, the most important position will be the goalkeeping positions. And frankly when it comes down to it:McGregor Vs Mr Potato headMcGregor wins hands down every time. The celtic goalie is a big dumpling and not too fast or agile. So any shots at him being caught by a gust of wind will certainly cause him grief.I can't wait for tonight, I think we're far more suited to this kind of weather, and have a stronger character than the celtic team.Also, us being restricted to a short passing game and not the woeful long ball will hopefully lead to us realising how much better we are when we pass through teams and beat players instead of trying to out-pace them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz52 11,837 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Aluko will do a Beasley and just blow away.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTP 221 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I'd actually worry slightly about McGregor, only this season, he's been a bit ropey far too much for my liking.And as for the effect the wind will have on players, I can see Aluko ending up outside Toys'r'Us if this wind doesn't die down! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack The Flipper 5,936 Posted December 28, 2011 Author Share Posted December 28, 2011 Aluko will do a Beasley and just blow away..lol, his center of gravity seems to be lower, so perhaps he'll not be affected in that way.perhaps he'll be fitted with lead boots just in case? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack The Flipper 5,936 Posted December 28, 2011 Author Share Posted December 28, 2011 I'd actually worry slightly about McGregor, only this season, he's been a bit ropey far too much for my liking.And as for the effect the wind will have on players, I can see Aluko ending up outside Toys'r'Us if this wind doesn't die down!I see what you're saying, but I think that's been down to lack of concentration. I think the weather will be so bad he'll be fully concentrated on his job - he'll have to be - and so that shouldn't be an issue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermac 115 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I really hope that we test Munster tonight. Just fire shots from anywhere and be quickest to the rebounds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Deacon 55,514 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I really hope that we test Munster tonight. Just fire shots from anywhere and be quickest to the rebounds.in a perfect world this would be idealwe dont seem to have anyone that is consistent at long shots and also if we are 1 up front tonight wont have many in for the rebounds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack The Flipper 5,936 Posted December 28, 2011 Author Share Posted December 28, 2011 in a perfect world this would be idealwe dont seem to have anyone that is consistent at long shots and also if we are 1 up front tonight wont have many in for the rebounds.Jamie Ness springs to mind, but how often does he play?McCulloch also isn't shy at shooting from range, but you never see that now as he's sitting too deep. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Deacon 55,514 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Jamie Ness springs to mind, but how often does he play?McCulloch also isn't shy at shooting from range, but you never see that now as he's sitting too deep.aye he's no shy at shooting, i'm no shy at dacncing but doesn't mean I am any good at it. although, on a night like this anything can happen Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack The Flipper 5,936 Posted December 28, 2011 Author Share Posted December 28, 2011 aye he's no shy at shooting, i'm no shy at dacncing but doesn't mean I am any good at it. although, on a night like this anything can happenI bet you are, you're just being modest. But yeah, that's the point, tonight it's only about ensuring shots are on target as the wind will put some deviation on the shot anyway, so there is no need to put on any bias.I know we certainly have many players that can shoot a straight ball on target!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersMedia 35,961 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 You're being pretty biased towards Lurch. He's a better shot-stopper than you're giving credit for. It's in the air that he's awful, which is a surprise given his height. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRodgA2k8 542 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 You're being pretty biased towards Lurch. He's a better shot-stopper than you're giving credit for. It's in the air that he's awful, which is a surprise given his height.You're also forgetting his kicks could be comical tonight in the wind...Then again he'd have to get them off the ground for the wind to catch it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersMedia 35,961 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 You're also forgetting his kicks could be comical tonight in the wind...Then again he'd have to get them off the ground for the wind to catch it No Naisy to perfectly touch them on for Edu to chase and fall over and Miller to finish, though . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRodgA2k8 542 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 No Naisy to perfectly touch them on for Edu to chase and fall over and Miller to finish, though .We could have Davis to perfectly touch it to Edu to chase and fall over and McCulloch to finish...McCulloch simply for the permarage that would ensue Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chambo 197 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I worry about tonight. Keeping the ball on the deck is a must but I fear that Celtic do that better than us.If we don;t get our fingers out from the first minute tonight we're going to have a problem! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack The Flipper 5,936 Posted December 28, 2011 Author Share Posted December 28, 2011 We could have Davis to perfectly touch it to Edu to chase and fall over and McCulloch to finish...McCulloch simply for the permarage that would ensue I don't think I've ever wanted McCulloch to score more in my life before.A hattrick and it'll be lemmingpark once again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRodgA2k8 542 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I worry about tonight. Keeping the ball on the deck is a must but I fear that Celtic do that better than us.If we don;t get our fingers out from the first minute tonight we're going to have a problem!Pressure...pressure pressure!!!! If we press them when they're in possession they aren't so good on the ball as people seem to think, ala Cup Final.I can guarantee you however there will be a lot of play acting should McCulloch go anywhere near their players Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRodgA2k8 542 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I don't think I've ever wanted McCulloch to score more in my life before....and the Cheated Never Defeated brigade would come out for our amusement! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueballss 2,972 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Pressure...pressure pressure!!!! If we press them when they're in possession they aren't so good on the ball as people seem to think, ala Cup Final.I can guarantee you however there will be a lot of play acting should McCulloch go anywhere near their players thats a given, the great unwashed will be screaming with every tackle that is put in Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRodgA2k8 542 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 thats a given, the great unwashed will be screaming with every tackle that is put in...also my fear about McCulloch playing after the weekend there. He will certainly be careful in certain positions in the park but I guarantee you that least once that wee cheating cunt Kayal will go down holding his face. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersMedia 35,961 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Any of our players who go to ground have to be careful tonight. A red card is the last thing we need. If Bartley & McCulloch play...that message should be directly conveyed to them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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