KeyserSoze 14,532 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 I would take from today: Danny Wilson and leave him on the bench sitting beside Lee Wallace the end Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,480 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 5 minutes ago, psb07158 said: Why would we stop calling a racist, a racist? He sang about someone being a refugee, no point calling him racist about that... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersMedia 35,961 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Just now, ForeverAndEver said: He sang about someone being a refugee, no point calling him racist about that... He also told a boy from Livingston to fuck off back to his own country on Twitter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,480 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, psb07158 said: He also told a boy from Livingston to fuck off back to his own country on Twitter. Telling someone from Livingston to fuck off back to Scotland isn't racist. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
miracle 7,790 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Thought it was an even game, which is encouraging. Both sides pinged the ball about well and both seemed to have identical game plans which was entertaining to watch. Our lack of scoring from open play is a concern. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossS1873 1,656 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 The new guys that we're here first looked the most composed, Cardoso was excellent having alves next to him, Jack was great and Candieas isn't a flashy player but looks a real grafter. Peña, Herrera and Morelos will come good once they have been here longer. It's still early days and none of them are fit enough for a full 90 yet. After the last week of gloom and doom it's nice to feel a bit of positivity again. It's just a friendly but maybe we aren't as bad as some make out and once the squad is finished and the deadwood is removed then we can move on and build some success Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orryy 180 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 We need to take at least 3 off motherwell Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,480 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Penny Arcade was dropped, thank fuck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thewhitesettler 2,711 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 7 hours ago, plumbGER said: Black goalkeepers are never very good. I've always thought that as well, but feel a tad racist saying it out loud. Nil By Mouth eh? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lloyd72 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 3 hours ago, KeyserSoze said: I would take from today: Danny Wilson and leave him on the bench sitting beside Lee Wallace the end Who'd you have at LB? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
With Heart and Hand 8,949 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 The only thing to take from this game is It's a friendly and means fuck all apart from building a bit of morale If you think this vindicates the manager then you are as ignorant and gullible Some of our fans make me cringe I can't imagine how badly some other fans are laughing and cringing We drew at home to cheats in a friendly ffs get a grip Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakbear 3,586 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 44 minutes ago, With Heart and Hand said: The only thing to take from this game is It's a friendly and means fuck all apart from building a bit of morale If you think this vindicates the manager then you are as ignorant and gullible Some of our fans make me cringe I can't imagine how badly some other fans are laughing and cringing We drew at home to cheats in a friendly ffs get a grip As with the defeats, it's not so much the result, it's the performance. Manager is a million miles from vindication. But there was a vast improvement in performance yesterday. The team looked stable and organised. For the first time I might add. Composure through the spine of the team. Controlled at the back. Unflustered in the midfield. There were unquestionable signs of improvement and after 6 months of chaos and decline on the pitch it's nice to see some improvement. Long way to go as we still can't score but with a solid defensive unit to build on, let's hope the goals will come All that's changed from last week is that there is perhaps a glimmer of hope that this group of players can actually be worthy of the shirt and turn the improved performance into results. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
With Heart and Hand 8,949 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 1 minute ago, Bakbear said: As with the defeats, it's not so much the result, it's the performance. Manager is a million miles from vindication. But there was a vast improvement in performance yesterday. The team looked stable and organised. For the first time I might add. Composure through the spine of the team. Controlled at the back. Unflustered in the midfield. There were unquestionable signs of improvement and after 6 months of chaos and decline on the pitch it's nice to see some improvement. Long way to go as we still can't score but with a solid defensive unit to build on, let's hope the goals will come All that's changed from last week is that there is perhaps a glimmer of hope that this group of players can actually be worthy of the shirt and turn the improved performance into results. A vast improvement compared to what? Our first game in Europe compared to a friendly? I do agree it helps with morale but if anyone is thinking anything has really changed then they are in dire need of a reality check This was a friendly it means nothing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC Eagle 4,888 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 9 hours ago, plumbGER said: Meh Alex Williams Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,526 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 6 hours ago, ForeverAndEver said: Telling someone from Livingston to fuck off back to Scotland isn't racist. It definitely could be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivybank 4,580 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Positives: the defence looked more solid,although Marseille barely threatened negatives: the forward line,we won't score many goals in a game,there's no creativity Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibby FERNHILL loyal 6 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Even a good game, a good team game, good result, good individuals we still moan I thought we played really well yesterday Dorrans was finding pockets of space finally both wing backs had a great game at the same time hahaha. I think personally it will click in time for the first opening league game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 1 hour ago, RFC Eagle said: Alex Williams Was he not a striker? Fond of the sunbeds but not black Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 4 hours ago, Thewhitesettler said: I've always thought that as well, but feel a tad racist saying it out loud. Nil By Mouth eh? It's not racist but. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris1984 1,259 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 My take away was ... play 442. It suits us much better and crucially protects the full backs. Positives: Bruno is class, Cardoso also massive upgrage, Dorrans and Jack have a nice mix and Dorrans is also a huge upgrade, Krancjar looking class now he's fit and Candidas will be Novo-esque for us Concerns: lack a bit of pace and creativity in final 3rd. Maybe Morelos provides that but I think Walker is a must. Kenny is done IMO, replace him Overall there is enough to suggest we will be much better this year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC Eagle 4,888 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 13 minutes ago, plumbGER said: Was he not a striker? Fond of the sunbeds but not black Man City keeper in the 80's. Different Alex Williams and definitely black. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 6 minutes ago, RFC Eagle said: Man City keeper in the 80's. Different Alex Williams and definitely black. Bit before my time , was Dida not black? He was ok. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eejay the dj 31,964 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 A million things will be said about our players , our team this coming season . I see absolutely no change from last season .In fact I would say , we are even further behind when we kicked off our first game last season . I will say it until I'm blue in the face . My club and the one I have supported since a little boy will not prosper until the focus is firmly on DK and he is out of there along with the others that helped bring us to our knees 6 years ago . We can argue all day long about Pedro being the right or wrong man .It's all the issues with King that give me no confidence I get no pleasure in saying this as the start of new season is one where we all want to believe , feel confident , get excited . Been there , wore the tea shirt . I am not going to kid myself on though, not going to bullshit about the few positives I see. I will be going to all the games this season with hope more than belief .Hoping the new players can make the difference on the park . Get us some good wins in bigger matches We all want the Rangers to do well so I hope in the coming weeks . We can deliver . The Rangers support deserve much more than the garbage ,that has been served up these last 6 years Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC Eagle 4,888 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Just now, plumbGER said: Bit before my time , was Dida not black? He was ok. Dida was a diddy only a minor upgrade on previous Brazilian keepers. Williams took over from Joe Corrigan and did a great job in a mediocre City team, Shaka Hislop was another decent keeper. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenerife Bear 1,748 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Positives to take 1) Keeper is actually very very good with a stronger defence and midfield in front of him. And his distribution was outstanding. He's a huge player for us. 2) Tavernier can play. Possibly his best game in a Rangers jersey. Helps being in a stronger team i guess. 3) Alves is a colossus. Defence fell apart when he went off, Marseille missing several guilt edge chances. 4) Cardoso, great potential and solid as a rock. He really looks the part next to Bruno. 5) In Jack we finally have that CDM we have been craving for the last X amount of years. 5, 6, maybe more. 6) We might actually have found a proper winger in Candeias. He was excellent. Great delivery, good touch, terrific endeavour. 7) Dorrans is a class act and is going to give 100% for the cause. 8) Kranjcar still has it. The lad is a fantastic footballer. 9) The team looked hungry, we played very well and some of the combination plays at the back and midfield to get out of tricky situations was brilliant to watch. We genuinely did play very well. 10) There is hope. Things needing tweeked Wallace needs replaced. Play breaks down when he gets the ball far too often and defensively he is a bombscare. We do need a new captain Left wing had nothing out there as Kranjcar kept getting dragged inside, almost free role like, might work though? Nothing up front, we badly need a couple of good strikers, i don't think Morelos or/and Herrera will do over the season although Morelos did look lively and very strong The bench was awful. Nothing on the bench filled me with confidence if we were ever chasing a game. Kenny Miller is now a passenger, the quality of the side has over taken our need to rely on him, he cannot keep up with our patterns of play We need a bit more quality. The 2 the manager spoke of won't be enough. Conclusion I was very, very surprised. I really enjoyed it. Maybe, just maybe Pedro does know what he is doing? Of course it's one game against a side playing in 2nd gear but they had more quality than any team in Scotland we will face. On the right road but still at least 3 or 4 big changes needed across the team and we have the time and window to do it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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