tannerall 25,935 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Still on track, in shortest time possible, after almost three years, but the train's more than a wee bit shoogly.I won't go in to all that is wrong in the club on this post (though there is plenty), but SPL next season is still a distinct possibility.But, as looks more and more likely, changes can be made in next few weeks and then we have the January transfer window. If constructive changes are made a potentially a positive momentum could literally lift us back to where we belong, and make the end of season title race a lot more interesting.Would have been better if the current crises had been sorted out earlier in the season, especially straight after the Hearts defeats, but still gives us just enough time.And we also have the back up of the play-offs, and if this is the case the above would apply too, we could well be on a much more positive run and face the two legs and final with a lot more confidence.All is not lost, keep the faith. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamie 4,851 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 If ally goes we might just have a chance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 It will be down to the playoff lottery. We won't catch hearts as we simply aren't good enough. The manager needs to change regardless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Get a new manager in this week and give him an opportunity to steady the ship (before it sinks), get a few new players on board and instill a major attitude adjustment among the current squad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMB 14,167 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Ally oot! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_1 1,136 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 With a new manager and a new found belief we have a chance of maybe catching Hearts and if not I'd fancy us in a playoff. Same management, we haven't a hope in hell of catching Hearts and Hibs would beat us over two legs and probably QOTS aswell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,778 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 new players in we need an extra 8mill on top of SPL ST prices, 38k ST's sold and SPL participation money etc, next year, and people think we will add to the squad Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanjo 26,348 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Said it for a while now. We have better players but no consistency and leadership. McCoist is not a manager and if someone who was, was put in place...I think we'd see a Kris Boyd of 2013/14 and our team playing to their ability. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sket 13,610 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 We're not going up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fantana 28,894 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 there's optimism and then there's this. Unless Ally is out in time for the next game we will not be going up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromDeAnglais 5,658 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 SPL is dead. It died. Caput. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueboyG 5,284 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I sincerely hope we are still in a position to be challenging for a place in the SPhell going into the new year, our club is on its knees and badly needs a cash injection to keep going never mind adding to the squad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1872 20,992 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 The only time we'll see the SPL is on the tv. We're struggling to make the playoffs FS Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumnockbear 2,446 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 We won't go up sadly, all faith i had is gone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieG54 812 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 We will be mid to lower table just now Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 Can't believe some on here are suggesting we won't qualify for at least the play-offs. Seriously or just on the wind-up.(Look at the table and work it out, and if you are indeed seriously pessimistic, Falkirk and Dumbarton play each other and we play Livingston at Ibrox next ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumnockbear 2,446 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Can't believe some on here are suggesting we won't qualify for at least the play-offs. Seriously or just on the wind-up.(Look at the table and work it out, and if you are indeed seriously pessimistic, Falkirk and Dumbarton play each other and we play Livingston at Ibrox next )Under McCoist we won't. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer93 15,065 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Said it for a while now. We have better players but no consistency and leadership. McCoist is not a manager and if someone who was, was put in place...I think we'd see a Kris Boyd of 2013/14 and our team playing to their ability.Better players?On the evidence of Friday night any new manager will have his work cut out to turnthat lot into a slick passing team.I said it on Friday, Nicky law is the only player who can run with the ball and look incontrol of the ball. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1872 20,992 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I don't have any confidence in us anymore regardless of we are playing. That pish on Friday was the final final straw for me- we are embarrassing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_1 1,136 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Better players?On the evidence of Friday night any new manager will have his work cut out to turnthat lot into a slick passing team.I said it on Friday, Nicky law is the only player who can run with the ball and look incontrol of the ball.Alot of the players are better than they are currently showing, albeit there are quite a few duds.Any new management needs to tighten up the defence. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Blue Something 14 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 The Play-offs it is then. But I have a worry that with so many players at the end of their contracts they will not be up for it.Take a look at Hibs last season. The went into the Play-off final after Butcher had told most of the out of contract players that they would not be resigned and to find themselves new clubs. We saw how that went.My only hope is that a new manager will bring confidence and enthusiasm back to the changing room as I doubt there will be any signings in the January window. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reformation Bear 6,453 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I think its a case of hoping for the best even with a replacement manager. The confidence in the squad is shot to bits. They have demonstrated on a sufficient basis in important games that they do not have the individual or collecive bottle to deal with pressure games. The weight of expectation of playing for Rangers in a 'must be promoted' season seems to me on the evidence we have all seen to be too much for them. It's possible a change of manager will help but in all honesty I cannot see this being anything other than starting to prepare for another season or more in the Championship. Bear in mind too that we may lose players in the Jan transfer window just to generate cash to keep going since the boycotts have seen to it that we don't have enough money. No chance of players coming in as far as I can see - besides which the wreckage that is the Ibrox scene right now is not a place that many might want to join. So the bloated squad may reduce in size which is no bad thing but also reduce in quality depending on who goes which then makes promotion even more difficult. We'll see what they say at the AGM very soon but it seems to me the Board may have to start adjusting the expectations for this season to one of hoping that a new manager can engineer a turn round in fortunes in results whilst planning for worst case financial situation of having to develop a team in the Championship for a season or more. That would not be a good message to have to give to Supporters but it seems to me that they are facing a more than realistic probability of continuing to play football in the Championship. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malvern 11,329 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 If Rangers are looking for a manager who can photocopy the team sheet from the week before, play 5 asides for a couple of hours and cross their arms during the match then I will do it for £5K a week. Oh and I have a great singing voice for the karaoke. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbo 588 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Depends on if Ally goes and who we get in as a new gaffer.Also depends on the boardroom background stuff. Hearts are firm favourites now, play off looks our best bet Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
falwheel 222 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Sure, this game is all about the results and the aim is for promotion. I just wish that there was some consideration for entertainment. The team attempting to play entertaining football would help encourage supporters back to Ibrox. Alas Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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