markem 7,251 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 25 minutes ago, Amato said: By Gary Holt 08:59, 10 NOV 2019 As a manager I attempt to keep any grievances private. If something has flared up and requires a response then my style would be to have a quiet word in someone’s ear the next time I see them. But on this occasion I feel the need to make an exception. It was the naivety in the comments about my club Livingston from Rangers manager Steven Gerrard that surprised me. Ahead of our game against Rangers on Sunday, he called for ref Nick Walsh to ensure hisplayers were protected. Protected from what? It’s the Tony Macaroni Arena they’re heading to – not Madison Square Garden. There’s a bit of background to his concerns and, annoyingly, a bit of history being rewritten. Back in our League Cup game in September, Ricki Lamie was mentioned for his part in an incident that left Rangers’ Joe Aribo requiring stitches to a head wound. Gerrard claimed an elbow had been thrown and the incident would have resulted in a red card in any country in the world other than ours. His remarks were relayed to me at the time. There was also a suggestion that I hadn’t shown concern for Joe at the time – this was absolute nonsense. The facts are that it wasn’t an elbow that was thrown. It was Ricki’s shoulder that was involved in the collision and, as for Joe, we had a conversation after the game when I checked on his welfare. As for his claims the collision merited a red card, again it’s a difference of opinion. I just didn’t agree with Gerrard on that. I kept my own counsel. Gerrard claims medical teams were on the park four or five times in the first half. Again it’s something that I’d suggest needs fact checked. And if you look at the match stats that night you’ll see Rangers committed 14 fouls, three more than my side. But what concerns me is a remark that the Rangers boss has tied into the recent media focus on head injuries and the impact of concussion. It’s not on to suggest that the way my players approach a game puts opponents in greater harm. Football is a contact sport. Injuries are sustained – it’s an occupational hazard. Our game hasn’t introduced protocols for concussion and that’s a concern. I’d support whatever measures were deemed appropriate. But to suggest our club is one where head injuries are the norm is way offside. I’d rather go pay Rangers the compliment of saying they have some superb players. If you afford average players the freedom to get on the ball then you will lose more games than you will win. But if you allow class operators, of which Rangers have many, to play they’ll run all over the top you. We can’t allow that to happen so we’ll develop a system and approach designed to cause them problems and make it uncomfortable. We must play to our strengths and I’ll make no apologies for that. We must never be ashamed to do what we’re good at. Anyone who thinks a club with Livi’s resources should be embarrassed at not allowing the opposition to play or getting into their faces is kidding themselves. When I first read Gerrard’s claim for protection it also triggered another thought. Ahead of a game between Livi and a club the stature of Rangers, would someone such as Walter Smith have made similar comments? Just another one attempting to enhance his own self importance. An absolute pile of shit which encapsulates much that is wrong with our game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getstiffed 8,863 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, markem said: Just another one attempting to enhance his own self importance. An absolute pile of shit which encapsulates much that is wrong with our game. No just another one who would be out of job if Scottish Football attempted to catch up with the rest of the footballing world and moved on from 1978's football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobar 13,676 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 1 hour ago, G.E.C. said: I predict Defoe to start today I’d be fucked off if that’s the case. Morelos on fire and Livi are a very physical side. Need to start our best player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyscott1963 18,287 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 26 minutes ago, Amato said: Ahead of a game between Livi and a club the stature of Rangers, would someone such as Walter Smith have made similar comments? Holt is a typical thick ex fuckin beggar with access to a typewriter when he also claimed that "due to this we will make it as ugly and unpleasant as possible for them" No shit ya fuckin clown. Walter would've been in the stand for a couple of weeks for wanting to rip rickys fuckin head off. The one thing you can be sure of, is Walter would not have appeared in this scabby rag threatening his opponents. Just another ex beggar showing his true colours. imo I wonder what the sfa will do about his threats against The Rangers. BUT!!!...I aint holding my breath. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markem 7,251 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, Getstiffed said: No just another one who would be out of job if Scottish Football attempted to catch up with the rest of the footballing world and moved on from 1978's football. Yes, this too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaunchLondonGer 1,651 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 boringly predictable how no mark twats managing diddy teams try to use the profile of Rangers (and latterly Gerrard) to grasp a few moments in the limelight. Sad cunts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GersInCanada 7,775 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Livi are a prime example of all that is wrong with Scottish football. Dreadful plastic pitch and 11 hammer throwers who play a game that has more in common with rugby. It is not football. Just get the 3 points and get out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA1972 9,555 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 36 minutes ago, Amato said: By Gary Holt 08:59, 10 NOV 2019 As a manager I attempt to keep any grievances private. If something has flared up and requires a response then my style would be to have a quiet word in someone’s ear the next time I see them. But on this occasion I feel the need to make an exception. It was the naivety in the comments about my club Livingston from Rangers manager Steven Gerrard that surprised me. Ahead of our game against Rangers on Sunday, he called for ref Nick Walsh to ensure hisplayers were protected. Protected from what? It’s the Tony Macaroni Arena they’re heading to – not Madison Square Garden. There’s a bit of background to his concerns and, annoyingly, a bit of history being rewritten. Back in our League Cup game in September, Ricki Lamie was mentioned for his part in an incident that left Rangers’ Joe Aribo requiring stitches to a head wound. Gerrard claimed an elbow had been thrown and the incident would have resulted in a red card in any country in the world other than ours. His remarks were relayed to me at the time. There was also a suggestion that I hadn’t shown concern for Joe at the time – this was absolute nonsense. The facts are that it wasn’t an elbow that was thrown. It was Ricki’s shoulder that was involved in the collision and, as for Joe, we had a conversation after the game when I checked on his welfare. As for his claims the collision merited a red card, again it’s a difference of opinion. I just didn’t agree with Gerrard on that. I kept my own counsel. Gerrard claims medical teams were on the park four or five times in the first half. Again it’s something that I’d suggest needs fact checked. And if you look at the match stats that night you’ll see Rangers committed 14 fouls, three more than my side. But what concerns me is a remark that the Rangers boss has tied into the recent media focus on head injuries and the impact of concussion. It’s not on to suggest that the way my players approach a game puts opponents in greater harm. Football is a contact sport. Injuries are sustained – it’s an occupational hazard. Our game hasn’t introduced protocols for concussion and that’s a concern. I’d support whatever measures were deemed appropriate. But to suggest our club is one where head injuries are the norm is way offside. I’d rather go pay Rangers the compliment of saying they have some superb players. If you afford average players the freedom to get on the ball then you will lose more games than you will win. But if you allow class operators, of which Rangers have many, to play they’ll run all over the top you. We can’t allow that to happen so we’ll develop a system and approach designed to cause them problems and make it uncomfortable. We must play to our strengths and I’ll make no apologies for that. We must never be ashamed to do what we’re good at. Anyone who thinks a club with Livi’s resources should be embarrassed at not allowing the opposition to play or getting into their faces is kidding themselves. When I first read Gerrard’s claim for protection it also triggered another thought. Ahead of a game between Livi and a club the stature of Rangers, would someone such as Walter Smith have made similar comments? The bits in bold really got me Claims Gerrard is rewriting history then goes and does it himself Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boybluesy 3,708 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 42 minutes ago, Amato said: By Gary Holt 08:59, 10 NOV 2019 As a manager I attempt to keep any grievances private. If something has flared up and requires a response then my style would be to have a quiet word in someone’s ear the next time I see them. But on this occasion I feel the need to make an exception. It was the naivety in the comments about my club Livingston from Rangers manager Steven Gerrard that surprised me. Ahead of our game against Rangers on Sunday, he called for ref Nick Walsh to ensure hisplayers were protected. Protected from what? It’s the Tony Macaroni Arena they’re heading to – not Madison Square Garden. There’s a bit of background to his concerns and, annoyingly, a bit of history being rewritten. Back in our League Cup game in September, Ricki Lamie was mentioned for his part in an incident that left Rangers’ Joe Aribo requiring stitches to a head wound. Gerrard claimed an elbow had been thrown and the incident would have resulted in a red card in any country in the world other than ours. His remarks were relayed to me at the time. There was also a suggestion that I hadn’t shown concern for Joe at the time – this was absolute nonsense. The facts are that it wasn’t an elbow that was thrown. It was Ricki’s shoulder that was involved in the collision and, as for Joe, we had a conversation after the game when I checked on his welfare. As for his claims the collision merited a red card, again it’s a difference of opinion. I just didn’t agree with Gerrard on that. I kept my own counsel. Gerrard claims medical teams were on the park four or five times in the first half. Again it’s something that I’d suggest needs fact checked. And if you look at the match stats that night you’ll see Rangers committed 14 fouls, three more than my side. But what concerns me is a remark that the Rangers boss has tied into the recent media focus on head injuries and the impact of concussion. It’s not on to suggest that the way my players approach a game puts opponents in greater harm. Football is a contact sport. Injuries are sustained – it’s an occupational hazard. Our game hasn’t introduced protocols for concussion and that’s a concern. I’d support whatever measures were deemed appropriate. But to suggest our club is one where head injuries are the norm is way offside. I’d rather go pay Rangers the compliment of saying they have some superb players. If you afford average players the freedom to get on the ball then you will lose more games than you will win. But if you allow class operators, of which Rangers have many, to play they’ll run all over the top you. We can’t allow that to happen so we’ll develop a system and approach designed to cause them problems and make it uncomfortable. We must play to our strengths and I’ll make no apologies for that. We must never be ashamed to do what we’re good at. Anyone who thinks a club with Livi’s resources should be embarrassed at not allowing the opposition to play or getting into their faces is kidding themselves. When I first read Gerrard’s claim for protection it also triggered another thought. Ahead of a game between Livi and a club the stature of Rangers, would someone such as Walter Smith have made similar comments? Got ya. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don81 2,837 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Holt's far to ugly to worry about , 3-0 Gers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurrayWilson 3,381 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Come through this with 3 points and no injuries and I will be happy. The performance today is totally irrelevant, you cant get a good game on that pitch.that said if its still nil nil after half an hour I fully expect the usual "this is shite" mob to be out in force on here. Until such times as pitches like these are properly banned we just have to put up with going there, rolling the sleeves up and getting the 3 points no matter how crap it is to watch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrblue1 2,042 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Just now, MurrayWilson said: Come through this with 3 points and no injuries and I will be happy. The performance today is totally irrelevant, you cant get a good game on that pitch.that said if its still nil nil after half an hour I fully expect the usual "this is shite" mob to be out in force on here. Until such times as pitches like these are properly banned we just have to put up with going there, rolling the sleeves up and getting the 3 points no matter how crap it is to watch. This Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendofCoop 17,273 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 That Lammie boy must really have sharp shoulders!!! Fuckin hell!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsasasfloppyhair 13,310 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Mentioned earlier, but with three international break coming up we need to play our strongest team and they can rest earlier. Barker out the team please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendofCoop 17,273 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Come on Rangers, Intae these riled cunts. They'll be mad....easy to get them booked and/or sent off. Any win will do!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurrayWilson 3,381 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Just now, LegendofCoop said: Come on Rangers, Intae these riled cunts. They'll be mad....easy to get them booked and/or sent off. Any win will do!! Its actually quite hard to get sent of in this league, unless youre Colombian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrblue1 2,042 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, bigsasasfloopyhair said: Mentioned earlier, but with three international break coming up we need to play our strongest team and they can rest earlier. Barker out the team please. Cant argue wae that. My only worry would be the first team might be a bit fucked after the europa. But it’s times like these Mr Gerrard manages to get the players to empty the tanks. Agree barker out for arfield a reckon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC RYAN 2,967 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Ryan Jack just drove by my mate wonder where the team meet when they don't stay in a hotel the night before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
middli 1,579 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Big day with us and the scum playing at the same time, off the back of Europe midweek and then going into a break. Any slip up will be magnified. Just get our business done Rangers. Doesn't have to be pretty today just 3 points. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Traive 22,741 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 8 minutes ago, LegendofCoop said: That Lammie boy must really have sharp shoulders!!! Fuckin hell!! Might hand a pack of these into Livi for Lammie to wear on his shoulders! Safety first Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
giffnockger 4,840 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Fresh Sunday’s mon the sons a William 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris182 6,289 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 You've caught a big one there Stevie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amokachi 3,006 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 7 minutes ago, RFC RYAN said: Ryan Jack just drove by my mate wonder where the team meet when they don't stay in a hotel the night before. Auctioneers I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertN 390 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 They are going to try and press the game just like last time We just need to get the ball forward quickly to exploit the space they will leave at the back They are 7th they have lost and drawn more than they have won they are worst than last season If we have the right attitude we win Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negri's lovechild 13,986 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Holt says they aren't a dirty team, then in the next breath says they will "get in our faces" - scottish for kick anything that moves. Scottish football 👊 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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