dummiesoot 16,009 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Watching Julescotia's video, the first half was a disgraceful lack of action, drive, chances. We must start performing for 90 minutes. We have seen sellik take advantage of our 'switching off' too often as they clearly raise their game against the Famous. The second half was much better, more of that for 90 minutes is needed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shetland Bear 433 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Has been the story of our season so far. In pretty much every game we either have a strong first half and go to sleep or come out the blocks slow and improve second half. More consistency needed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backup 4,724 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 We do look not 100%fit in all departments, Morelos reminds me of a chubby Waghorn, to much weight instead of muscle. The Gullane sands would help sort that out. The No.9 and HG5 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy1984 6,314 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 It's been a problem all season unfortunately, especially at home. We're terrible for letting teams into games. Both teams will have a good spell in the game on Sunday, we need to take our chances during ours and defend well during theirs, sounds simple! HG5 and dummiesoot 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negri's lovechild 14,144 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 I think our tactical focus is (wrongly) about breaking the game into "phases" of play, instead of just playing a damn game of football and puting the other team to the sword as quickly as possible. It's frustrating as hell, especially at home. We give other teams way too much respect instead of forcing the issue HG5 and Amokachi 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Specky Forum Organiser 65,051 Posted April 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 10, 2018 1 hour ago, backup said: We do look not 100%fit in all departments, Morelos reminds me of a chubby Waghorn, to much weight instead of muscle. The Gullane sands would help sort that out. Strange comment, they're a totally different colour. Loyaleastend, Vanoli, Skyson1872 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman36 3,456 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 I don't think we're good enough for that unfortunately. Sporadic phases of good play at best. HG5 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS4_wul 4,127 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 We seem to start well against them more often than not over last couple of seasons, with one or two exceptions so hoping for the same on Sunday. Only this time taking our chances when we get them, which we will. If we turn up and press them early as in previous games then we can do them...........then sit back and enjoy the meltdown from them and the smsm. They are classless in victory.....wait till we pump them on Sunday Optimistic Loyal Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedrick 8,048 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Top players don’t switch off mediocre players do , it’s just unfortunately where we’re are just now Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amokachi 3,050 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 3 hours ago, Negri's lovechild said: I think our tactical focus is (wrongly) about breaking the game into "phases" of play, instead of just playing a damn game of football and puting the other team to the sword as quickly as possible. It's frustrating as hell, especially at home. We give other teams way too much respect instead of forcing the issue It’s hard for me to fathom out if we’re restricting ourselves on the park due to instructions from the manager or just not very good footballers/team or an inability mentally to be ready to do what you should be doing in a Rangers shirt. Negri's lovechild 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negri's lovechild 14,144 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Amokachi said: It’s hard for me to fathom out if we’re restricting ourselves on the park due to instructions from the manager or just not very good footballers/team or an inability mentally to be ready to do what you should be doing in a Rangers shirt. The mentality is a massive thing, as it takes a special type of player to deal with the pressures of winning at all costs. We have too many lower league player mentalities in the squad who are happy to draw a game. Mentality played a massive part in us getting to the UEFA cup final. Football wise there were better teams than us, but we beat them. theiconicman and Amokachi 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theiconicman 2,992 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 11 minutes ago, Negri's lovechild said: The mentality is a massive thing, as it takes a special type of player to deal with the pressures of winning at all costs. We have too many lower league player mentalities in the squad who are happy to draw a game. Mentality played a massive part in us getting to the UEFA cup final. Football wise there were better teams than us, but we beat them. Totally agree. We have a team of technically good, fit footballers but they lack a stubborn, winners mentality. When it doesn't go to plan, they shrink into themselves instead of rolling up their sleeves and crunching into some fucker to get it started. Skyson1872, Negri's lovechild, Amokachi and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 What I don't get about the fitness issues. Look at tennis players. Just think of the amount of miles they cover on that single line to win a tournament. Then (some of them) will go out a week later and do the exact same thing. We used to get told our players were tired cause they were playing 2 games a week. I don't buy this as being a fitness issue. It must be a mental issue. Our team hasn't ever "made it over the line" except a couple of players winning the championship. The mhanks team is full of winners. To me that is the only difference. We have proven we have at least the same talent as them, maybe more. But until we beat that mob, we are always going to be playing second fiddle to them. If we can beat them this weekend AND beat them at the piggery, we WILL win the league next season. If we lose both these games, then we will seriously need to look at a full rebuild job. Out of our full team, the only players I would keep are Tav and Murphy plus the youngsters that have been making it through this season. The rest I would replace. Escobar 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 20 minutes ago, theiconicman said: Totally agree. We have a team of technically good, fit footballers but they lack a stubborn, winners mentality. When it doesn't go to plan, they shrink into themselves instead of rolling up their sleeves and crunching into some fucker to get it started. Essentially what I was trying to say. You managed it in a lot fewer words though. Reasons why to read a full thread before commenting lesson #1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 65,051 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 8 minutes ago, Redwhiteandblue said: What I don't get about the fitness issues. Look at tennis players. Just think of the amount of miles they cover on that single line to win a tournament. Then (some of them) will go out a week later and do the exact same thing. We used to get told our players were tired cause they were playing 2 games a week. I don't buy this as being a fitness issue. It must be a mental issue. Our team hasn't ever "made it over the line" except a couple of players winning the championship. The mhanks team is full of winners. To me that is the only difference. We have proven we have at least the same talent as them, maybe more. But until we beat that mob, we are always going to be playing second fiddle to them. If we can beat them this weekend AND beat them at the piggery, we WILL win the league next season. If we lose both these games, then we will seriously need to look at a full rebuild job. Out of our full team, the only players I would keep are Tav and Murphy plus the youngsters that have been making it through this season. The rest I would replace. theweebluenose 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,009 Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 Being switched on for the full ninety should be a given, just like every other team against us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theweebluenose 4,332 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 2 hours ago, Goosetav said: I got to look at tennis players and gave up. The Specky Forum Organiser 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
With Heart and Hand 8,949 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Just look at golfers, some of them are well past their prime but just think off the amount of miles they cover to win a tournament, then theyll do it again 3 days in a row. And we get told our players are tired after 2 games in a week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPWF 8,268 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 7 hours ago, backup said: We do look not 100%fit in all departments, Morelos reminds me of a chubby Waghorn, to much weight instead of muscle. The Gullane sands would help sort that out. Most modern players are in better condition than any player from that era. It’s a mentality problem, not fitness. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backup 4,724 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 we will agree to disagree on that point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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