Eastcoast Al 1 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 No one can say the team did not perform today, but what was the motivater in all this? Management, talent, squad size, tactics, fans, self respect, referees, SFA, a combination of all or none of the above.I have heard Everything used to excuse failure and have came to one conclusion, performance! no disgrace in the better team winning as long as we gave our best. This may not be the best but it is a start. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam2102 631 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 a bit of both i think. i think the enforced changes definitely helped us but the attitude of the players was also fantastic Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverBlue_Since91 2,895 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 The only reason Healy and fleck etc got a game was because of injuries and players leaving. But that was the best we played for the last couple of months. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Negri's Beard 1,423 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Regardless of how it happened, it happened Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,927 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Lets just be thankful Big Lee's got a hangover and was unable to play. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoast Al 1 Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 Lets just be thankful Big Lee's got a hangover and was unable to play. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutchy WATP 462 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 In my eyes our performances have been a bigger problem to most Rangers fans than the fact we lost top spot. Obviously nobody wants they shower of bastards sittin above us but I would have been less unhappy if were in that position from playing well and losing/drawing than droppin points the way we have been.Plus never forget they have a history of letting there arses fall off towards the end of the season but generally we always finish strongly. No doubt in my mind who will be celebrating come May Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Eh, injuries. Nothing else. Unless of course you think Jig, Whitts and Jelavic would have been on the bench if available? 3 key players(to Ally) all missing through injury and the 3 players who have arguably been letting us down the most in the last month or so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phreeky 3 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 There's is no way it was a masterstroke. In fact this game reinforced my opinion that McCoist is out of his depth, as it is very clear it wasn't his preferred team yet it performed exceptionally better than what he wants on the pitch.The question is, will he see the light or will he go back to his usual ways? If he learns from it, it may be the lesson he needed and could be his turning point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HG5 11,766 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Eh, injuries. Nothing else. Unless of course you think Jig, Whitts and Jelavic would have been on the bench if available? 3 key players(to Ally) all missing through injury and the 3 players who have arguably been letting us down the most in the last month or so.Which three players are most likely to fail to control a ball on evidence of last month or so?No coincidence we controlled the game in their (enforced??) absences.To misquote Napoleon are we better to have a lucky manager than a brilliant one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverBlue_Since91 2,895 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Eh, injuries. Nothing else. Unless of course you think Jig, Whitts and Jelavic would have been on the bench if available? 3 key players(to Ally) all missing through injury and the 3 players who have arguably been letting us down the most in the last month or so.2 players injured. Theres nothing wrong with Jelavic i have heard anyway. And the Ra sellick game was his last. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Which three players are most likely to fail to control a ball on evidence of last month or so?No coincidence we controlled the game in their (enforced??) absences.To misquote Napoleon are we better to have a lucky manager than a brilliant one?Passed the ball, looked energetic, looked hungry, comfortable on the ball, enjoying our game, loads of positives which ALL go out the window when Jigs name is on the team sheet and Whittaker misplaces his first pass or fails to control the ball properly. I dont think we can call him either yet, we will know come May. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverBlue_Since91 2,895 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 There's is no way it was a masterstroke. In fact this game reinforced my opinion that McCoist is out of his depth, as it is very clear it wasn't his preferred team yet it performed exceptionally better than what he wants on the pitch.The question is, will he see the light or will he go back to his usual ways? If he learns from it, it may be the lesson he needed and could be his turning point.He will go back to his usual ways. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 2 players injured. Theres nothing wrong with Jelavic i have heard anyway. And the Ra sellick game was his last.I know, Ally admitted as much earlier, he didnt want to play. Still 3 first teamers out. 3 let downs on recent performances. What a difference it makes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phreeky 3 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I know, Ally admitted as much earlier, he didnt want to play. Still 3 first teamers out. 3 let downs on recent performances. What a difference it makes.I would really love to know whether they were genuinely performing poorly, or executing the managers plans as requested. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoast Al 1 Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 I don't know the politics or personalities but for me it's backs against the wall. Ally has two choices in my book. Learn from today and have faith in the whole squad or look for new employment.That is not saying I want Ally out, but if he does not learn from lessons it amounts to the same thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoast Al 1 Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 I don't know the politics or personalities but for me it's backs against the wall. Ally has two choices in my book. Learn from today and have faith in the whole squad or look for new employment.That is not saying I want Ally out, but if he does not learn from lessons it amounts to the same thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I would really love to know whether they were genuinely performing poorly, or executing the managers plans as requested.I personally think Whittaker and McCulloch are just not very good footballers. The pressure both put us under is immense. Jelavic chucked us in the summer, he hasnt kicked a ball since last season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 He should be actively trying to get Lee and Whitts off the wage bill. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutchy WATP 462 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I personally think Whittaker and McCulloch are just not very good footballers. The pressure both put us under is immense. Jelavic chucked us in the summer, he hasnt kicked a ball since last season. Only thing I would say in his defence is he hasn't had the best service recently, last few games we have spent 90 minutes throwing high balls up to him and despite his size, he seems more comfy with build up along the floor.But then again against him, there's been plenty of chances he should have put away when the service was good Such a massive change in the guys whole demeanour on the pitch since last season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Only thing I would say in his defence is he hasn't had the best service recently, last few games we have spent 90 minutes throwing high balls up to him and despite his size, he seems more comfy with build up along the floor.But then again against him, there's been plenty of chances he should have put away when the service was good Such a massive change in the guys whole demeanour on the pitch since last season. I was probably his biggest defender on here, and my problem was the lack of service too, but he done nothing to help out in recent times, his lax attitude and poor first touch were pissing me right off, i had enough.The change has been frightening, we should have sold him right after our Euro exit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutchy WATP 462 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I was probably his biggest defender on here, and my problem was the lack of service too, but he done nothing to help out in recent times, his lax attitude and poor first touch were pissing me right off, i had enough.The change has been frightening, we should have sold him right after our Euro exit.This is it, can only defend players up to a certain point until even you lose the rag with them. Opening myself up to some criticism here but I was somewhat the same with Whittaker, after losing Hutton I felt like nobody else could fill in the marauding full back slot then Whittaker came. But his ability to get forward on runs hid the fact that for large portions of games he was a horrible defender, which is supposed to be the guys bread and butter. Out of curiosity anyone know if he was converted to a right back? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoast Al 1 Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 Hindsight is a wonderful thing, will it be taken on board?I would like to think this is the first step forward, however, if it returns to the status quo I fear for the worst. Even Ally can't ignore today's upturn. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvager 498 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Hindsight is a wonderful thing, will it be taken on board?I would like to think this is the first step forward, however, if it returns to the status quo I fear for the worst. Even Ally can't ignore today's upturn.Do not bet on that. Let's just wait and see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rokcy 4 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Even Pele would get fed up of chasing his own heidies never mind Jelavic, class tactics aye right I would have said schoolboy tactics, but that would be unfair on schoolboys who gave up lumpin it years ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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