Popular Post tannerall 25,799 Posted August 16, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2019 Think the two games against Midtjylland have proven we can now stand up for ourselves. The Dane's were a well organised team who weren't afraid to rough it up, but we pushed back and our better pace (and fitness ?) got us the reward. Alfredo up front set the standard, his strength and ability to turn a player at the same time gives him so much space when he wins the ball. Arfield and Jack showed they were willing to mix it. That chase and the tackles Arfield put in after almost falling over to set up OJo for the Morelos goal was tremendous. And Ojo (like Aribo) just seems to brush off the tackles keeping the ball at his feet. Katic and Goldson look a pretty tough pairing at the back, and Flanagan (apart from one moment of poor judgement) was consistently solidin putting in hard tackles.. With McGregor definately taking no prisoners it looks like we have a team with lots of heart and bottle which will put the hammer throwers in Scottish football to the sword this season. RockwellGers, BookWorm, TopCat and 7 others like this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
6superbarry6 8,667 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Unfortunately there’s a difference between a fair physical game and the unpunished attacks on our players week in week out in this shitehole. terry739, chapman, wotmeworry and 1 other like this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tannerall 25,799 Posted August 16, 2019 Author Share Posted August 16, 2019 7 minutes ago, 6superbarry6 said: Unfortunately there’s a difference between a fair physical game and the unpunished attacks on our players week in week out in this shitehole. Morelos looks a wee bit tougher mentally already, and a few of our current team look well fit to deal with it. We'll be finding out in the next few SPL games (especially against the tims) if the refs are going to back off. Hope so, as there's a big opportnity for us and the other SPL team to get stuck in to Broon and the dodgy cellic defence for the next few weeks. Blumhoilann and scottyscott1963 like this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dummiesoot 11,829 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Still think the refs let them get away with 'after the ball is away' shit. We Did cope with it well though scottyscott1963 likes this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rabc10000 1,489 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Arfields tackle to set up the goal I'm certain would have been a straight red if it happened in a league game regardless olthe fact the won the ball scottyscott1963 and 1690tamRFC like this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
siddiqi_drinker 14,633 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 When I think 'upper body strength' i go back to players such as Albertz - Gazza - Amo. Now we seem to have a team who almost all have that upper body physique AND who never seem to run out of steam. Lots of credit must go to the fitness guys working behind the scenes as I don't remember seeing such a well physically rounded Rangers squad. Robmc1 and scottyscott1963 like this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bluenoz 16,710 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 18 minutes ago, rabc10000 said: Arfields tackle to set up the goal I'm certain would have been a straight red if it happened in a league game regardless olthe fact the won the ball No it wouldn't have. graeme_4, terry739 and rabc10000 like this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rabc10000 1,489 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 4 minutes ago, bluenoz said: No it wouldn't have. You certainly have more faith in Scottish refs than me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bluenoz 16,710 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Just now, rabc10000 said: You certainly have more faith in Scottish refs than me I really don't mate but that was just a great, clean tackle. rabc10000, scottyscott1963 and terry739 like this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scottyscott1963 9,420 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 25 minutes ago, dummiesoot said: Still think the refs let them get away with 'after the ball is away' shit. We Did cope with it well though Embra junkies being an example,with cunts swiping at Tavernier after he was past them late in the match,but just carried on,leaving the cunts swiping at fresh air. A real maturity about the whole squad,and show them we are mugs no longer. dummiesoot and rabc10000 like this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rabc10000 1,489 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 1 minute ago, bluenoz said: I really don't mate but that was just a great, clean tackle. Yes it was an outstanding tackle but I must admit for a split second I was expecting the whistle to go. Reminded me in his red card vs hearts which I also thought was harsh bluenoz and scottyscott1963 like this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
graeme_4 13,433 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 34 minutes ago, rabc10000 said: Yes it was an outstanding tackle but I must admit for a split second I was expecting the whistle to go. Reminded me in his red card vs hearts which I also thought was harsh You mean when he slide tackled the goalie’s head? Yes, very comparable. A.T.G, rabc10000 and TheCutch like this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rabc10000 1,489 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 7 minutes ago, graeme_4 said: You mean when he slide tackled the goalie’s head? Yes, very comparable. Exactly this, fair 50/50 no arfields g fault the gk decided to stick his head in the way in purpose graeme_4 likes this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BookWorm 1,518 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 It is true the team is fitter and stronger now. A few proper units and a midfield that gets stuck in, with mo taking no nonsense up front. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.Williamson. 51,536 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 European and league games aren't comparable. Morelos is allowed to use his body in Europe whereas in the league he is being accused of assault Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluepeter9 5,136 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 4 hours ago, tannerall said: Think the two games against Midtjylland have proven we can now stand up for ourselves. The Dane's were a well organised team who weren't afraid to rough it up, but we pushed back and our better pace (and fitness ?) got us the reward. Alfredo up front set the standard, his strength and ability to turn a player at the same time gives him so much space when he wins the ball. Arfield and Jack showed they were willing to mix it. That chase and the tackles Arfield put in after almost falling over to set up OJo for the Morelos goal was tremendous. And Ojo (like Aribo) just seems to brush off the tackles keeping the ball at his feet. Katic and Goldson look a pretty tough pairing at the back, and Flanagan (apart from one moment of poor judgement) was consistently solidin putting in hard tackles.. With McGregor definately taking no prisoners it looks like we have a team with lots of heart and bottle which will put the hammer throwers in Scottish football to the sword this season. Add to that we seem to also be in control of our reactions when fouled ( especially Morelos ) then bring it on ! dummiesoot, Blueshoff and Domthenbud like this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RockwellGers 7,641 Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 We were winning a very high percentage of 50/50 challenges, we were pressing and winning the ball back too. We seem to be good at this without doubt, we just need to be able to keep it going through the season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BILLYBOY50 1,637 Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 And we still have to fully gell and get up to full match fitness. This is going to be some team this season they are going to hand out a good few doings to the dross that is the spl Can't wait. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheMotor 2,208 Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 The OP is correct about the improved physicality in the squad. Two points worry me though, which are the domestic referees and their inconsistencies and McGregor's occasional tantrum. He needs to screw the nut a bit and realise that we've become such a good footballing side that keeping the heat down a bit works in our favour. Exception being the beasts where I want to see him go full Chris Woods and lift the thumb off the ground by his skinny wee chicken neck. DMax399 likes this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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