BlueMexican 204 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 There's a big question mark over Kenny Miller’s place in Pedro Caixinha’s Old Firm starting XI today. And to tell you the truth, after he was left out of the squad for the Betfred Cup quarter-final against Partick Thistle on Tuesday night, I can understand why it’s become the subject of some debate. Sometimes it’s hard to second guess whatCaixinha is thinking and – if the decision was simply a matter of resting Kenny’s legs for the big one – then I’d have expected him to have been left on the bench just in case of an emergency situation. There was a semi-final on the line after all. So yes, a part of me does wonder if the manager left him out completely because he was experimenting with the Old Firm game in mind. If that turns out to be the case – and Kenny also sits this one out today – then Caixinha will be making a truly massive call. These are certainly his decisions to make. It’s his neck that’s on the line so it’s not up to me to tell him who to pick. But let me get one thing straight. If it was me – if I was picking the Rangers team to face celtic – then Kenny Miller’s name wouldn’t just be on my team-sheet. He’d be wearing the captain’s armband into the bargain. Look, I’ve known Kenny for years and he’d the be the first one to admit that his recent form has not been up to the standards he sets for himself. Those high standards are what have made him such a great player for the club. But even though he’s not been at his best, his place in this game is an absolute no-brainer as far as I’m concerned. And I’ll tell you why. This is a guy who knows this fixture inside out. He gets the expectations and he has proved over the years that he is mentally strong enough to cope with the pressure of a Glasgow derby day. He doesn’t wilt in this environment, he thrives on it as his scoring record againstCeltic underlines. But it’s not just about his goals. It’s about his qualities as a leader and as a talisman. It’s about what he gives to the rest of the team just by being out there with them. My concern for Rangers is that there will be quite a number of players making their Old Firm debuts at lunchtime today. If Kenny isn’t in the team there could be as many as eight new boys experiencing this fixture as a player for the first time. It could be that only Wes Foderingham, James Tavernier and Josh Windass have played against celtic before. Now, from personal experience, that really does worry me. I grew up in this part of the country – I played against celtic all the way through the youth system and reserves. But it still took me four first-team Old Firm games before I got to grips with playing in that fixture. That’s my big worry about the number of new faces in today’s Rangers team and it’s the biggest reason of all why I would have Kenny in my team. Trust me when I say, there is no way of describing what it feels like to be a player in the moments leading up to kick-off in one of these matches. There are no words that even come close. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chineseboy 1,563 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Shouldn't start Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prso's headband 35,510 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Pish. If Kenny Miller had actually contributed something this season then aye. But the reality is he hasn't and he's been poor, very poor. The thought of Miller on the wing is sickening or keeping Pena out the team is even worse. No doubt he's always good for a goal against them, which is why he'll be useful from 70 mins onward if were chasing it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_ger 1,454 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 I'd start Kenny. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMexican 204 Posted September 23, 2017 Author Share Posted September 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, dan_ger said: I'd start Kenny. Same....he always pops up with a goal against them. Him off Morelos is fine as long as he ain't tracking back to play in front of the defence. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehost 11,061 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Barry Ferguson has an IQ of around 47 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jintybear 8,536 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 I actually agree with Barry on this. We need someone who's not only experienced in playing this game but someone who understands what it means to win against them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,763 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 And that's why Ferguson will never be a Rangers manager. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
denya 1,661 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 15 minutes ago, BlueMexican said: Same....he always pops up with a goal against them. Him off Morelos is fine as long as he ain't tracking back to play in front of the defence. Herrera as only forward eith Morelos play off him. Herrera as a annoying forwsrd to make space for Morelos Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the old guard 2,323 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Give him the last 20 minutes, don't back down to these beggars were at ibrox, and we fear no one!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 22 minutes ago, thehost said: Barry Ferguson has an IQ of around 4 + 7 ==11 Sorted Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 26 minutes ago, denya said: Herrera as only forward eith Morelos play off him. Herrera as a annoying forwsrd to make space for Morelos Both are physical and Horelos is lightning quick, exactly what we need. TO win we need to push high and be first to every ball for the full 90 minutes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefootwillie 1,518 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Kenny has not been anywhere near his best and I can't help feeling his legs have pretty much gone . However I would start him today , we will be short of experience today and he does have a good scoring record against them. By the looks of it we will be missing our first and 3rd choice CBs our 1st and 2nd choice LB we will need some experience out there Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryju84 3,170 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 39 minutes ago, thehost said: Barry Ferguson has an IQ of around 47 Quick google check puts Barry on the same level as crows and chimps... 35-49 — Moderately retarded Can learn simple life skills and employment tasks with special education. May be employed in special settings, and achieve some independence. Often socially immature. Self-awareness — having an inner image of self, realizing that one is a person separate from the others around one — may exist from here on, but is not guaranteed to exist as it depends on more than intelligence alone. The most intelligent non-human animals, such as some crows, chimpanzees, bonobos, parrots, and dolphins, are in this range. Bonobo or chimpanzee I.Q. scores are sometimes even quoted as high as 80 or 90, but those are childhood age-peer scores that correspond to adult I.Q.'s of only just over 40. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
left winger 14,268 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 42 minutes ago, thehost said: Barry Ferguson has an IQ of around 47 No need for jealousy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sRcFoCt 7,674 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Jobs for the boys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennyBlueNose 652 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Prso's headband said: Pish. If Kenny Miller had actually contributed something this season then aye. But the reality is he hasn't and he's been poor, very poor. The thought of Miller on the wing is sickening or keeping Pena out the team is even worse. No doubt he's always good for a goal against them, which is why he'll be useful from 70 mins onward if were chasing it Should have been used like that the whole season, what a servant for the club over the years but at his age he should be an impact sub at most similar to how Totti saw out his last few years at Roma. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack The Flipper 5,936 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 1 hour ago, dan_ger said: I'd start Kenny. I would too mate, he hates that lot now and is one of the few who actually have experience of this game and know how to win it. Personally with Wallace missing, I think Miller has to start. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Nah. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart1994 4,303 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 He'd be no where near the park if it was up to me. 3rd choice behind Morelos and Herrera. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGOH 2,344 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 I can understand why he’d want Kenny involved but he’s been rotten this season. His presence in the dressing room and off the bench from 60 mins onwards should be enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanzmeanzheinz 4,312 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Now that Alves and Wallace are out i'm convinced he will start - we have too many debutants today. He's been rank rotten this season but he did score 2 of the 3 goals against them last year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 82,444 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 He's obviously starting after being rested for a game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
esquire8 42,898 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 As shite as it is to say this but he has to start. We have little to no old firm experience on that pitch today and need someone like him to have the team know what this game means. Will start wide on the left I think to support Hodson. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markem 7,287 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 2 hours ago, Prso's headband said: . The thought of Miller on the wing is sickening Would typically agree however Miller or Windass? Today - Miller for me. He's worth a punt as nothing more sure than JW going missing today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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