1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 Pretty sure I seen more than a few say we should be spending less more in line with our current competition, saving money for when we're back in the top division.I think we should utilise our vast wealth to encourage us back to the top asap, while spending within our means, and agree that this season or next season a final appearance in either Scottish or League cup should be achievable and expected.Yeah I was just talking about me personally Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Yeah I was just talking about me personallyFair enough.Now. Edit the title and make this thing ***Official*** Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingWilBEARy 4,319 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Pretty sure I seen more than a few say we should be spending less more in line with our current competition, saving money for when we're back in the top division.I think we should utilise our vast wealth to encourage us back to the top asap, while spending within our means, and agree that this season or next season a final appearance in either Scottish or League cup should be achievable and expected.You can never expect a cup final run, there are far too many variables. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 DONE Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 You can never expect a cup final run, there are far too many variables.Agree, but as Rangers fans we are use to success and thus expect it whether cup or league football. Also I think we have to target a cup final by next season as an objective to show the rest of Scottish football we're back. 1st_Jan_1994 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingWilBEARy 4,319 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Agree, but as Rangers fans we are use to success and thus expect it whether cup or league football. Also I think we have to target a cup final by next season as an objective to show the rest of Scottish football we're back.I think if we win a cup final either this year or next year it will be up there with our greatest ever achievements. Even bombaybadboy and jimbeamjunior would have to praise Ally. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 You can never expect a cup final run, there are far too many variables.There's a difference between that and getting pumped out every cup we've entered under McCoist more often than not first couple of rounds - Malmo, Maribor, Falkirk, Dundee United x2, Queen of the South, Inverness, Forfar .... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 Agree, but as Rangers fans we are use to success and thus expect it whether cup or league football. Also I think we have to target a cup final by next season as an objective to show the rest of Scottish football we're back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I think if we win a cup final either this year or next year it will be up there with our greatest ever achievements. Even bombaybadboy and jimbeamjunior would have to praise Ally.You been drinking... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingWilBEARy 4,319 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 There's a difference between that and getting pumped out every cup we've entered under McCoist more often than not first couple of rounds - Malmo, Maribor, Falkirk, Dundee United x2, Queen of the South, Inverness, Forfar ....We were dreadfully unlucky in a couple of those but, yes, our record is poor the last few years.I remember though that some people were absolutely adamant that McCoist was in charge of cup games when Walter was manager, something which certain people seem to have conveniently forgotten - probably because we won 5 cups in 4 years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 We were dreadfully unlucky in a couple of those but, yes, our record is poor the last few years.I remember though that some people were absolutely adamant that McCoist was in charge of cup games when Walter was manager, something which certain people seem to have conveniently forgotten - probably because we won 5 cups in 4 years.Was that not only early rounds? even then you must take into account the replays, extra time and penalties to see off some pretty poor teams. Smith would always take over for finals ....The gulf in class was there for all to see that St Mirren final with 9 men, never in the game, Smith takes over from McCoist and performs a single show of man management and gets us the win Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 If no I'll start one ... takes away from boardroom battles and Tartan Trannies even if just for a minute Predictions? I think it will be comfortable for us if Law is played as a trialist and Black keeps up the form he shows when playing next to him.My team would be ;GallacherMitchellCribari (if fit?)McCulloch (if back from suspension?)WallaceLawBlackMcLeodTempleton (if fit?) if not replace with Shiels and put Little upfront with ClarkShielsClarkWhat's everyone's plans for it? we're just taking the car .... got a pack of Absolut mini's dropped off the day for the journey ... few beers too ... probs fall out the car pished when a get there This official match thread doesn't look very official. Where's the ***......***? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingWilBEARy 4,319 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Was that not only early rounds? even then you must take into account the replays, extra time and penalties to see off some pretty poor teams. Smith would always take over for finals ....The gulf in class was there for all to see that St Mirren final with 9 men, never in the game, Smith takes over from McCoist and performs a single show of man management and gets us the winI don't think he was, it's just that I remember certain people being absolutely adamant that he was. Even if he was, we almost always managed to stumble our way into the final. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 ***The Official Stranraer v Rangers Match Thread*** GersAvA92 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockwellGers 14,684 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I'll be a bit more optimistic and say 3-0. I'm not clear on the new signings situation, so not sure what the lineup will be.I would like to see Daly, Clark and Shiels on the scoresheet. I had forgotten about Shiels, would like to see him shine this season Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No.12 508 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Would rather see Gasparotto at the back than McCulloch tbh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLE SUPER WILBERT 2,475 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 **********! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie1972 6 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 BellMcAusland Faure McCulloch WallaceBlackCrawford Macleod ShielsLittle ClarkGive Clark & Bell a chance, then play Daly/Law next friday. Rotate it till we can play them all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
4everGers 82 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 4-2 us COME ON THE GERS :21: Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlippinEck 3,702 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 BellMcAusland Faure McCulloch WallaceBlackCrawford Macleod ShielsLittle ClarkGive Clark & Bell a chance, then play Daly/Law next friday. Rotate it till we can play them all.Id go with that, maybe Cribari in defence if fit and Lee up front. Definitely McAusland at right back though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandhi1872 186 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 GallagherMitchellMcCullochFaureWallaceBlackMcLeod LawTempleton LittleClark Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
there'sonlyoneamoruso 1,724 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Will it be windy on Saturday?My pick:GallagherMcAuslandFaureJig (unless Cribari is fit)WallaceBlackLawMacleodTempletonLittleDalyScope to move players around as necessary ie swap Temps and Little Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 108,741 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Same team as last week for me,Stranraer 1 rangers 3.I'd be delighted to win all our games this month and then we really kick on when the new guys are in.I will be honest and say the twice I've seen the "new" squad I've been delighted with them Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
4everGers 82 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Same team as last week for me,Stranraer 1 rangers 3.I'd be delighted to win all our games this month and then we really kick on when the new guys are in.I will be honest and say the twice I've seen the "new" squad I've been delighted with them looking good Ally is building it nicely Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thommo1690 24 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Dumbarton are in a higher league than us.The sons are a no bad wee team now, I went to a few games last year, play some good stuff under Murray ... If only they could plug the gaps in defence.Hope they stay up in so we play them next year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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