bluenose_72 198 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 This is how we lined up tonight -BellFoster Gasparotto Mohsni SmithPeralta McAusland Law TempletonDaly ClarkDundee came flying out the blocks, they were obviously really up for the game. They pressed us high up the pitch and didn't allow us to build from the back. We resorted to long ball after long ball up to Daly which didn't work because there weren't players there to get on the end of his knock downs or flick ons since we were sitting quite deep at times. I thought our defence looked shaky, it was all a bit casual at times, hopefully that was just because it was a friendly. We eventually lost the goal at a set piece. It was a right footed in swinger towards the near post that their player headed into the net. The defending should have been better.However it was a totally different story in the second half. We played with a bit of urgency, we upped the tempo and instantly created a couple of chances. Law was now getting on the ball a bit more and influencing the game. Peralta and Templeton seemed to be drifting inside quite a bit and this gave Foster and Smith a bit more license to get forward. Foster's crosses into the box were quite poor tbh, a player with a better delivery would have punished Dundee tonight. Peralta's free kick was a beauty! We didn't really kick on after that and try and get the win. I was disappointed we only made 2 substitutions (Crawford for McAusland, Aird for Temps), I would liked to have seen Tom Walsh and Barrie McKay get a run out.I'd like to see Templeton play centrally from now on. He can be a bit predictable when he's on the left, he was always cutting in onto his right foot and more often than not he lost the ball. When playing centrally he is more unpredictable and IMO that's where he should play. The Daly/Clark partnership needs a bit of work. They didn't really link up at all tonight but it's early days.And finally, despite the Dundee fans singing about hoping Nacho Novo died in his sleep, singing 'go home ya huns' and about how Jon Daly is an 'Arab bastard', the police camera was firmly pointed at our support. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanjo 26,329 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Personally, i am worried (and have been since Miller left us) at the lack of pace in our team. Templeton aside, we have no outstanding players with electric pace who can worry a defender to the extent we'd hope for.Hope it changes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 That last paragraph is highly unsurprising.The wee teams singing means fuck all to the police. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyCR1 1,503 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Personally, i am worried (and have been since Miller left us) at the lack of pace in our team. Templeton aside, we have no outstanding players with electric pace who can worry a defender to the extent we'd hope for.Hope it changes.Aluko was a perfect example of this, pace, skill, he pretty much has everything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLE SUPER WILBERT 2,475 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Was an absolutely terrible game but had a great time, was about 5 of us non stop singing the whole game with nobody joining in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyCR1 1,503 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I don't get the hate for Novo he wished them a happy anniversary on twitter earlier and has always mentioned them in good breath. Suppose they're from fucking Dundee didn't expect any less Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenose_72 198 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 Bouazza and Sidibe were also in with the fans tonight. I thought McCoist might have included them in the squad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenose_72 198 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 I hope the rags write about all the abuse the Dundee fans were giving Jon Daly considering they commented on the stick Rhys McCabe got. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertz 78 918 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I really don't know why we keep subsidizing Scottish teams who sing vile songs about our club or players.For me we should not hand over one single penny to any Scottish club in pre-season games all we get in return is a load of bile.Start playing English teams or teams from outside the uk from now on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLE SUPER WILBERT 2,475 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Bouazza and Sidibe were also in with the fans tonight. I thought McCoist might have included them in the squad.My mate got his photo with Bouazza, Sidibe literally jumped into get his photo taken as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieG54 812 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Was an absolutely terrible game but had a great time, was about 5 of us non stop singing the whole game with nobody joining in. Fair played mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLE SUPER WILBERT 2,475 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Fair played mateActually lost my voice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenose_72 198 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 My mate got his photo with Bouazza, Sidibe literally jumped into get his photo taken as well. :lol: Must have been desperate for people to know he was also a footballer! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLE SUPER WILBERT 2,475 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Must have been desperate for people to know he was also a footballer!Must have felt so left out Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FernandoR20 2,133 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Fuck Dundee, junkie little scum bastards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delamonty 992 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Many thanks Bluenose_72 for the report.We were chatting about how this 11 has never played before... and what is heartening is our second half performance was up a level. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delamonty 992 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 My previous post I talked about the Football... But.. how do they get away with singing that shite? Really? Disgraceful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenose_72 198 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 Many thanks Bluenose_72 for the report.We were chatting about how this 11 has never played before... and what is heartening is our second half performance was up a level.Although the second half was an improvement, it still wasn't great. All 8 of our new players played so it will take time to gel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I really don't know why we keep subsidizing Scottish teams who sing vile songs about our club or players.Because we support Rangers and sadly a consequence of that is giving someone else money Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christchurch Rangers 1,229 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 what was the attendance at the game? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 what was the attendance at the game?5.5 k I'm sure Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christchurch Rangers 1,229 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 5.5 k I'm surecheers considering how much of that was probably Rangers then thats a piss poor turnout for a match celebrating DFC's history Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the fixer 65 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 This is how we lined up tonight -BellFoster Gasparotto Mohsni SmithPeralta McAusland Law TempletonDaly ClarkHow would you asses Bilel and Gasporotto's play on the night?In the air.On the ground.Defending corners.Attacking corners.Did they pass the ball out of defense or hoof it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sket 13,610 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Aluko was a perfect example of this, pace, skill, he pretty much has everything.I miss him Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockwellGers 14,718 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 When I hear how up for it and fired up teams are against us.... It's expected but we should be fucking gunning to make our mark as well. I hope these players realise what it is to play for Rangers, there should be some fucking fire in the bellies so to speak.The long ball tactic and apparent lack of cohesion is a worry too, really can't be arsed with another season of that Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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