Siam69 26,855 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Enjoyed watching that.Unlucky, could've won by 2 or 3 goals, against what was an EPL team last Season.Plenty of positives, plenty for Warbs to take and hone from that game.We will only get better.We'll win the League and a Cup this year, nailed on! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Reynolds 3,359 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Great stuff overall today. Very, very encouraging.After only 4 weeks of MW with the team, and considering we've not had a proper, traditional preseason, the team looks very good.Things are looking up.Was it windy too? WadeWilson 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 writingranger. Saturdy is NOT pre-season. It is a cup tie, not a training session. It is a "must win" game.Even MW said hivs and Peterhead are part of preseason, due to the timing, and the first league game is what we are building to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueAvenger 10,203 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 We played well until they scored against the run of play.I thought our goalkeeper's passing / kick outs were suspect (first game I know).We desperately need a goal scorer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuckthespl 2,444 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 sick of this ball on the deck nonsense. Get it up the park. Get yer heid on it man!I really liked this patient game and they all looked like footballers. My only niggling criticism is that we lacked a little bit of creativity in creating definite openings.It's a small niggle about a new team. It's the first time I can remember real football since Advocaat.Saturday is a very different thing and I really want to win it, but Warburton is right to emphasise that it is still only part of the pre-season. I too will have to be patient.I like the patient play too and thought we put in a good performance considering Mr Warburton has only had 4 weeks so far. If we keep the ball for more of the game then the other team have less possession to do anything with it which is simple logic.The guy next to me was constantly giving it "oh fur fucks sake boot it up the field" Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 73,789 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I like the patient play too and thought we put in a good performance considering Mr Warburton has only had 4 weeks so far. If we keep the ball for more of the game then the other team have less possession to do anything with it which is simple logic.The guy next to me was constantly giving it "oh fur fucks sake boot it up the field" Didn't realise Jig was at the game tonight.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky True Legend 2,682 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 AlBear85. I have confidence in Warburton to take us forward but any cup tie is not just pre-season for Rangers. He is new and probably doean't fully understand that yet. Does he even realise that the opponents are the vatican reserves? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Started well then the goal seemed to take some wind out of our sails, but overall a lot better. Please can we have Walsh instead of McKay and anybody instead of Temps. bluedart1952 and Hoosier Ranger 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterD 7,435 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Never seen the game.How did the wide men do?Did we create much? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchBlueGuard 18 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Only caught the first 30 minutes and I thought we looked tremendous, building from the back and keeping possession.Sadly I think some of the faithful might find it hard to adjust considering we have seen 'boot it to daly" for 3 years.All in all I saw positives, one player however will have to step it up to keep in that side is Barry McKay, thought he looked quite immature when he didn't have the ball and was still head down when he had it.Andy Halliday however - what a fucking steal! Malvern and WadeWilson 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 AlBear85. I have confidence in Warburton to take us forward but any cup tie is not just pre-season for Rangers. He is new and probably doean't fully understand that yet. Does he even realise that the opponents are the vatican reserves?Promotion as Champions is all that matters. It really is that simple, I'm sure that MW understands that.Yes, every game Rangers play is a must win but MW was clear about how he has planned our preparations to hit the ground running for August 7th. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malvern 11,329 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Not sure what some people were watching, didn't expect us to beat them by 5 goals but I did expect to see a new ethos and style of play and we got that.The new boys played well and looked solid, apart from the goal, and we had a few chances to put the ball in the net, Waggy up front on his tod was an unknown for the wingers and the midfield players coming into the box were either too fast or not getting into space but apart from that not overly disappointed with the performance.I know one thing for sure, I enjoyed that performance a damn sight better than some of the dross we have been handed the last few years.To address the point of the lone striker, that is a very difficult role to fill and we do need someone else and maybe a seemless transition to two up top if required but these things will come. Overall I am fairly happy with that that first glimpse of the performance we may expect. bluedart1952 and BlueThunder 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,526 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Never seen the game.How did the wide men do?Did we create much?Temps had some good moments and looked better than last season, but he still needs to improve. Lost the ball too easily for me at times.McKay just seems too lightweight. Easily brushed aside at times by the stronger Burnley lads. He did alright, but Walsh looked more dangerous and accomplished when he came on. Interestingly, Miller played wider when he came on and did quite well. MasterD 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoplandStandBear 995 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Even MW said hivs and Peterhead are part of preseason, due to the timing, and the first league game is what we are building to.Season starts on Saturday for me. Corky True Legend 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza27 15,281 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Halliday was my man of the match,thought he and the right back were great Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Ranger 1,554 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Promotion as Champions is all that matters. It really is that simple, I'm sure that MW understands that.Yes, every game Rangers play is a must win but MW was clear about how he has planned our preparations to hit the ground running for August 7th.How about Cup runs? Corky True Legend 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky True Legend 2,682 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Ally got pelters, rightly so, for his cup record but now cups don't matter. You couldn't make it up. dougie76 and WadeWilson 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrshiregers 10 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Overall a good performance.A lot of good passing and moving , every player looked reasonably comfortable on the ball.McKay looked too weak , would swap for Walsh against Hibs.Could be doing with more penetration though , the possession sometimes did just seem side to side. Hopefully that will come with match fitness and Waghorn finishing his chances. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 30,770 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 The first 20 minutes were very encouraging, but lost their way for most if the game after that but hopefully the game tonight will help the lads for Saturday. Patience is not one of my strong points but it will be required I feel for a wee while with this young team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Ally got pelters, rightly so, for his cup record but now cups don't matter. You couldn't make it up.Personally, I've always been consistent on that.They'd be a bonus but this journey has always been about getting back to the top division asap for me. WadeWilson 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD.1872 890 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Walsh looked a lot more dangerous when he came on and if it's between him & Mckay\Temps on sat Id go for him every day.Also kudos to the Burnley fans, brought a decent crowd and were spot on in the Louden after it too safe journey home lads Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastEnclosureBear 2,918 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 McKay got bullied off the ball, when he got the ball I expected something from him but never happened. We were patient in build up play, retained possession well especially in the first half hour before they scored. Easter Road on Saturday, probably be a bit scrappy and we get stuck right fucking in, I know Halliday will! First time I've walked away from Ibrox, content with a defeat and not fucking raging saying imma fuck going back to watch that shite again. Jason Holt runs funny.Onwards and upwards! Malvern 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Delighted with our improved play, don't like to lose but have to look at the big picture and the team haven't had a great deal of time to gel.I think Saturday may come to soon for the team, hopefully I'm wrong. crabbit bear and Malvern 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Ranger 1,554 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 The first 20 minutes were very encouraging, but lost their way for most if the game after that but hopefully the game tonight will help the lads for Saturday.Patience is not one of my strong points but it will be required I feel for a wee while with this young team. They were running at a high pace the first twenty minutes and you could see they lost steam after that as the game settled. The team has not had an opportunity to jell just yet. Will pass judgement in 4 weeks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malvern 11,329 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Ally got pelters, rightly so, for his cup record but now cups don't matter. You couldn't make it up.In his first real match in charge for the petro cup, yeah doesn't matter. If he doesn't manage to win it in three years though then I may ask questions if we are still in this league.The only plus side of saturday is beating the Edin scum in the cup but if it fell on it's arse not going to bloody well blow my top about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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