pcbear 10,913 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 6 minutes ago, Bronzy said: Imagine if at the start of the season you were told that Wilson and Bates would be our two best centre backs, you would have gone fucking mental You certainly would because as a fanbase we love a hyped up foreigner who we automatically give real deal status to when in reality they are pretty shite and nowhere near worth the instant adulation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 1 hour ago, Smell the hotdog said: After he called me a wanker? Course I did why would I act sound with him? If he wanted to discuss Bates ability I’d happily do so but all he did was chat shite. Why would I be annoyed at a Rangers player doing well? I’m delighted he proved me wrong when he come on yesterday and I hope he continues to do so. It’s in my opinion he’s not good enough and his performances were poor last season. You don’t agree, fair enough, not sure why you’re greeting about it. Not greeting ya absolute clown, but you certainly are because someone called you a name on the internet You weren't exactly discussing his ability, you are calling the boy "shite" when he hasn't let us down really this season. Then you get wanky by correcting grammar, only utter weapons do that imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smell the hotdog 4,015 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 10 minutes ago, plumbGER said: Not greeting ya absolute clown, but you certainly are because someone called you a name on the internet You weren't exactly discussing his ability, you are calling the boy "shite" when he hasn't let us down really this season. Then you get wanky by correcting grammar, only utter weapons do that imo. ??? right ye are Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Just now, Smell the hotdog said: ??? right ye are Yes, right i am. Glad we agree on that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudrup1984 25,100 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Wes and Tav will rightly get the plaudits but Bates has done well away to the sheep twice (once last season), away to hivs, away to taigs and now home to sheep! Fair play young man! Personally, i'd like him to stay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjbscotty12 3,560 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Hes a very good defender and I have just realised this these past 2 league games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris1984 1,239 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Davie Weir reincarnation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billythebear1986 297 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 3 minutes ago, Laudrup1984 said: Wes and Tav will rightly get the plaudits but Bates has done well away to the sheep twice (once last season), away to hivs, away to taigs and now home to sheep! Fair play young man! Personally, i'd like him to stay He would be my first choice centre back. Never put a foot wrong for us apart from that freak Europa league result Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Avenger 22,567 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Sterling performance by the lad. Him and Martin who also had a great game, will make a great double act, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smell the hotdog 4,015 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 7 minutes ago, Blue Avenger said: Sterling performance by the lad. Him and Martin who also had a great game, will make a great double act, I really hope our two centre halves aren’t Bates and Martin for rest of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 But but but he was shite last season.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRW. 5,631 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 1 minute ago, plumbGER said: But but but he was shite last season.... And this season. I wasn’t that impressed at all. Him & Martin were shakey in spells. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Just now, PRW. said: And this season. I wasn’t that impressed at all. Him & Martin were shakey in spells. There's no debate, he hasn't let us down when called upon this season, facts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenerife Bear 1,748 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Thought he was flawless tonight. Another big game, another big performance from him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bordersbear 1,105 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 1 minute ago, Smell the hotdog said: I really hope our two centre halves aren’t Bates and Martin for rest of the season. Why? They coped reasonably well. Tonight against the " second best team" in Scotland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxst 99 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 On 30/12/2017 at 13:47, Bristol loyal said: Been brilliant today! Would happily have him playing over Alves every game! Alves would have shit it tonight Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanzmeanzheinz 4,312 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I'm starting to warm to Bates. His positional sense and reading of the game was excellent tonight, as it was at the Theatre of Screams last month. He also rarely loses a tackle. Still rough edges of course and the last 8 minutes after the second goal he seemed to lose his way. However, he is definitely part of the plans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smell the hotdog 4,015 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 1 minute ago, bordersbear said: Why? They coped reasonably well. Tonight against the " second best team" in Scotland. They did at times but let’s be honest how many times did Fod have to save us at the end? Not saying all of them were centre halves fault but fair few were. I’d like us to go and sign a centre half with some pace to play with Martin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smell the hotdog 4,015 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 5 minutes ago, lerxst said: Alves would have shit it tonight Why would a guy with 94 Portugal caps, played in world cups, European champs, Serie A, Portugal, Russia and Turkey shite it from Aberdeen? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzler 2,428 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Bates played very well tonight. Some very good tackles and composed with his drag back in the second half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Rino 1,215 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 24 minutes ago, Laudrup1984 said: Wes and Tav will rightly get the plaudits but Bates has done well away to the sheep twice (once last season), away to hivs, away to taigs and now home to sheep! Fair play young man! Personally, i'd like him to stay. Fuck me his pirouette in the six yard box was brilliant to watch ? big David Barasi Well played young man ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bordersbear 1,105 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 10 minutes ago, Smell the hotdog said: They did at times but let’s be honest how many times did Fod have to save us at the end? Not saying all of them were centre halves fault but fair few were. I’d like us to go and sign a centre half with some pace to play with Martin. Bates is not the slowest and remember they only met a few days ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRW. 5,631 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 21 minutes ago, plumbGER said: There's no debate, he hasn't let us down when called upon this season, facts. Only started about 4 games ffs. I'm not a fan, and David Bates will never start in a title winning Rangers side. Far too shakey and doesn't install confidence. Danny Wilson is a much better player and I'm quite annoyed we're letting him go when there are much poorer players in his position at the club. P.S did he not let us down at Killie when he was rag dolled by Boyd for 90 minutes, no? "Facts" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smell the hotdog 4,015 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Just now, bordersbear said: Bates is not the slowest and remember they only met a few days ago. I’m not convinced on Bates he’s got to put it in consistently. He was all over shop after our 2nd goal and he nearly cost us one in the first half. Dragged out of position going to the ball and McLean ran through and slipped in GMS I think it was for Fod to make a good save. Granted he’s not had a run of games so I’ll hold off until he does it good few weeks on the bounce, I’ll change my mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRW. 5,631 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Quite surprised at the massive, overwhelming, positive reaction to Bates and Martin tonight, yet Aberdeen had chance after chance in the second half. Doesn't really add up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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