jackrfc95 4,255 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 5 minutes ago, OhW said: What do you mean? Did he not hug Pedro? He hugged the assistant (who's name escapes me) because he was the one that told him to take a free kick apparently. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds_Bear 8,111 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 3 hours ago, Gaz52 said: I was guilty of buying in to these accusations as well after the McKay interview... But the way the players are on the pitch and in particular the way they celebrate goals together would suggest he very much has the dressing room on side. I think it's safe to say the stories of him "treating players like dirt" were perhaps blown out of proportion, vicious rumours from bitter players because they were deemed not good enough. One of the things that's stood out so far is the bond between the team. And Alves sent a message with his celebration last night, straight to Caixinha. Couldn't agree more, we've got rid of those who the jersey was too big for and who didn't deserve to wear it. Unity in this dressing room looks better than even at the start of the Warburton car crash. Although, I think Alves was actually running to Helder because he told him to take the kick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintbob1969 1,473 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I'm not the only one who said we need to judge PC on the next few games and nothing changes there. The team last season was not PCs team and he can be forgiven the Aberdeen Celtic losses somewhat, Progress in Luxembourg is still a sorry result which he is accountable for: however we were without game time and his first choice of players (we can all agree that no Rangers team should be defeated by such a wee pub team and that's an unavoidable reality). I admire the way he has cleared his decks and moved players on. I admire the way he has brought in some players who are clearly decent (jury still out on Pena and Dalcio of course). If he defeats Hibs and if Rangers can maximise their points over the next 3-4 games then we will know we have a fine manager. It is looking good, especially Alves, Cardoso, Dorrans, Morelos, and Candeias but not getting carried away yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,810 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 3 minutes ago, saintbob1969 said: I'm not the only one who said we need to judge PC on the next few games and nothing changes there. The team last season was not PCs team and he can be forgiven the Aberdeen Celtic losses somewhat, Progress in Luxembourg is still a sorry result which he is accountable for: however we were without game time and his first choice of players (we can all agree that no Rangers team should be defeated by such a wee pub team and that's an unavoidable reality). I admire the way he has cleared his decks and moved players on. I admire the way he has brought in some players who are clearly decent (jury still out on Pena and Dalcio of course). If he defeats Hibs and if Rangers can maximise their points over the next 3-4 games then we will know we have a fine manager. It is looking good, especially Alves, Cardoso, Dorrans, Morelos, and Candeias but not getting carried away yet. That's a fair assessment for me. I'd add to it that I was happy with the teams he put out in both EL ties. For me the players got off the hook for shocking attitude and performance because the focus was directed at Pedro. Don't think anyone said he was a cert to be a world beater, just to give him the time to make his mark on his new signings and best players in a squad he could call his own. Still early days but I really think we're on the right track if we build on this and keep our 1st 11 fit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris182 6,317 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Win the next two home games and we'll be in a good place for three winnable games v Ross county, Dundee and Partick. We'll be on the crest of a wave come the game against the Manks if we can come out of that with 5 or so wins. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,810 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 1 minute ago, OhW said: Most people were saying "judge him at Christmas" Most were saying sack the imposter cunt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smell the hotdog 4,016 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 24 minutes ago, jackrfc95 said: He hugged the assistant (who's name escapes me) because he was the one that told him to take a free kick apparently. Helder Baptista Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryju84 3,170 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 2 minutes ago, Sportingintegritymyarse said: Most were saying sack the imposter cunt. I don't think they put it that mildly Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 As ever whether people believes things like this or not will depend on the results long term From what a poster on here told me at the time he was a bit over the top with the players he wanted rid of, not that I'm sympathetic towards them after last season Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlippinEck 3,708 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Loved the celebration for Candeias' goal. Obviously all chuffed he got his first goal as he works very hard for the team! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 2 minutes ago, OhW said: Me included, and I'm happy to say things look much better now. Remember there were people on here accusing others of wishing failure on Pedro, to prove them correct, rather than seeing Rangers succeed. My point is that the "judge him at Christmas" crew seem very happy to judge him now, in August. One extreme or another is pretty common especially on a forum That European tie was heartbreaking to say the least but there was never any chance of a manager who'd just brought in nine players getting the boot before the league had even started Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZed 4,510 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I think that MW mollycoddled the players and when Pedro came in he put out his expectations, fighters, man up and not accepting defeatism. I think that last season was lost, Pedro knew this and used the remainng games to assess who would live in the fire and who would wilt. We seen the results. A lot of the first team went in a huff and moaned at Pedros ways and he has shipped them out. The signing of Bruno sent a signal to the team about the type he wanted, some of MW's signings have man upped but lots did not. Pedro spoke about a soft mentality and I think this was evident in the EL game. I imagine that Pedro went nuts about this behind closed doors and was a further catalyst to change the bulk of the players and get in those with a high work ethic and a winning mentality. I do not know how the season will play out but I don't think this Rangers team will be the quitters that MW produced. Pedro lost a part of the dressing room, the part that was happy to lose games. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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K.A.I 36,183 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Never really bought into this rumour myself tbh but what I can believe is that a lot of players (especially senior ones like Wallace and Miller) were perhaps not sure of messages Pedro was trying to get across. That can be quite common with a new manager - especially a foreign one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffy2391 574 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I think Taverniers becoming a decent player and yet you often see Caixinha on at him during the games, don't mean that in a bad way it's just good to see that Pedro is recognising the talent and is on at him to excel and Tavernier is obviously performing for him. Early days or not the signs are showing promise in the games to come. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geronimoo 1,474 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 While I'm not a Pedro fan, I do believe McKay had no intention on extending his contract and anyone who plans to leave the club should not be in with first team squad. I think it was just McKay being bitter because the manager rates him lower than he does, and wouldn't give him the pay he didn't deserve. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman36 3,456 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 2 hours ago, gsa said: The likes of Halliday, Forrester, MOH, McKay were binned, that speaks volumes for me. Halliday seems to have a good attitude, apart from the Barton carry on of course. I reckon if he'd have been good enough he'd have been in the team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunk and disorderly. 14,512 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 People were saying the players named Pedro 'the dud' too. Bit strange that 9 guys signed for him this season thinking that, eh? The guys who were already here had no right to call anyone a dud either after they ended a trophyless season miles behind the filth. Individuals who start rumours to get attention/to back up their opinions are no better than tarriers imo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 109,189 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 2 minutes ago, Drunk and disorderly. said: People were saying the players named Pedro 'the dud' too. Bit strange that 9 guys signed for him this season thinking that, eh? The guys who were already here had no right to call anyone a dud either after they ended a trophyless season miles behind the filth. Individuals who start rumours to get attention/to back up their opinions are no better than tarriers imo. didn't that say that's what niko called him? You.could.tell that was bullshit Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunk and disorderly. 14,512 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Just now, Rfc52 said: didn't that say that's what niko called him? You.could.tell that was bullshit I don't recall mate. It's surprising what shite people will beleive when it suits their agenda though. Pretty poor show kicking Pedro when he was down even if you didn't rate him, only benefits our enemies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 82,575 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I believe he has the dressing room. Still has quite a bit to go to have me on side though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle 53,653 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Couldn't find any photos of it, but after Alves' goal last night he and the other players made a beeline for the manager and celebrated together. meh, see PRW beat me to it as per ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
miracle 7,819 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I don't recall watching a more cohesive Rangers team in recent years than that last night. If that's losing then dressing room then carry on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurghBear 19 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 watching yesterday's game it was brilliant seeing every man fighting and even when Holt came on he looked determined to make an impact, even Wilson (although didn't need to defend) was so vocal and looking to get stuck in. It's exactly what Pedro is looking for so players are responding well and fighting for their position as well as the team Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyaleastend 3,260 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 i'm just thankful Ally is a distant memory, and Pedro will surprise a lot of people in my opinion, hope our results stick it right to the yahoo media. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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