Siam69 27,012 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 When you look at our subs bench these days, it's always quite strong. We have a much better squad these days, best we've had in ages. Then there's also names that can't even get on the bench mostly, King, Murphy, always one or other of the cb's etc. We'll obviously have to rest the likes of Davies for some games, and players get knocks, but we can handle much better now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Traive 22,859 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 Be good to have Jones back as I’m unconvinced about Barker, Stewart or Ojo in a crunch game. To be honest, I’d rather have Murphy ahead of these three. I remember Rangers squads in the past actually enjoyed schedules like this because the tedious training was minimal and there is/was a greater focus on rest, recovery and tactics. We have guys like Davis and Defoe who clearly know how to look after their bodies and should set good examples for the others. As for domestic league business, it’s worth remembering that the scum have dropped more points against the rest of the league than we have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie0202 12,365 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 The busier schedule might actually suit us because the quieter periods and especially the international breaks certainly don't. Bring it on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 2 games a week, no fucking international breaks, in the run up to 2 weeks off work and 2 weeks on the Holiday season swally. If Carlsberg did Decembers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanoli 4,625 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 Seem to be getting these this time of year every season now. For the first time, i’m not dreading it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prso's headband 35,569 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 RIP my liver Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,942 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 Team selection is critical. We simply can't play the same 11 all the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 Long time weather forecast for Glasgow suggesting it might be cold in week before Christmas, but not below freezing, and up till then the weather is pretty decent, so not much chance of postponements either. What's the betting the winter break is decent weather too, then straight after the break we're up to our knees in sleet and snow ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcf 34,312 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 If we've got a hard run with so many away games they'll obviously have an easy one , but it will eventually balance out , so if we can keep within 3 points going into the break I'd be happy . We just need to concentrate on one game at a time and not get distracted with the month as a whole . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendofCoop 17,385 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 39 minutes ago, tannerall said: we're up to our knees in sleet and snow ? ......surrender or you'll die!!! Think you've just solved TBB issue mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,688 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 Hearts ain't a issue but Aberdeen, scum and young boys within a 8day period. That's fucken brutal man. Really has me worried but looking forward to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Avenger 22,567 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 4 hours ago, bluenoz said: Team selection is critical. We simply can't play the same 11 all the time. Particularly when there is an obvious weakness in defence and if I see Ojo starting I'll fucking weep. Also making a few changes does give some a well needed rest to get them fresh and spurns on those challenging for a place. Making changes does not have to equal a negative. It's all about the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,942 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 1 minute ago, Blue Avenger said: Particularly when there is an obvious weakness in defence and if I see Ojo starting I'll fucking weep. Also making a few changes does give some a well needed rest to get them fresh and spurns on those challenging for a place. Making changes does not have to equal a negative. It's all about the team. He has become a little reluctant to do so recently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElBufalo20 7,908 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 2 hours ago, tannerall said: Long time weather forecast for Glasgow suggesting it might be cold in week before Christmas, but not below freezing, and up till then the weather is pretty decent, so not much chance of postponements either. What's the betting the winter break is decent weather too, then straight after the break we're up to our knees in sleet and snow ? Cheers Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_4 34,617 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 48 minutes ago, bluenoz said: He has become a little reluctant to do so recently. I don’t think rotation is that necessary. The filth barely rotate and have a number of them that have played 55+ games a year. We dropped Morelos for an OF because we thought he might be tired. Some rotation yes, but I’d keep our key players in there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,942 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 Just now, graeme_4 said: I don’t think rotation is that necessary. The filth barely rotate and have a number of them that have played 55+ games a year. We dropped Morelos for an OF because we thought he might be tired. Some rotation yes, but I’d keep our key players in there. Morelos is the only player I wouldn't consider rotating. He is simply too good at the moment. Jack, Davis & Kamara have played a lot lately including international duty. We just need to be careful that's all. I'm sure they all want to play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_4 34,617 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, bluenoz said: Morelos is the only player I wouldn't consider rotating. He is simply too good at the moment. Jack, Davis & Kamara have played a lot lately including international duty. We just need to be careful that's all. I'm sure they all want to play. I like Defoe, but I wouldn’t start him in any of the next 4 games. Can rotate Aribo in pretty easily. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueKnight87 17,315 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 It's a brutal run. But it could make our season. If we come out with the league cup and on level terms with the taigs I'd be delighted Go into the new year with confidence and a run of home games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,618 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 1 hour ago, graeme_4 said: I don’t think rotation is that necessary. The filth barely rotate and have a number of them that have played 55+ games a year. We dropped Morelos for an OF because we thought he might be tired. Some rotation yes, but I’d keep our key players in there. Don't think that was the case mate. Sure he was rested the week before at St Mirren? and the fact we played 5 centre mids, and a lot narrower which helped Defoe and Arfield last years makes me think Gerrard thought Defoe was the best choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,371 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 15 hours ago, BouncyBluenose87 said: We have a tough run of games now but I’m led to believe the bheasts have a similar run of tough games in the new year. They really don’t. They’re away something like 4 out 5 games with 3 of those teams bring relegation level and Aberdeen. Hardly anything to worry about for them. I’d be surprised if any other team in the league have as hard a fixture list as that this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,618 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 1 minute ago, King Jela said: They really don’t. They’re away something like 4 out 5 games with 3 of those teams bring relegation level and Aberdeen. Hardly anything to worry about for them. I’d be surprised if any other team in the league have as hard a fixture list as that this season. Killie, Livi and possibly Motherwell will give them games, plus they'll have Europe in there as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,371 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 1 minute ago, ForeverAndEver said: Killie, Livi and possibly Motherwell will give them games, plus they'll have Europe in there as well Dunno what fucking fixture list I was looking at then. Fuck me, was well off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,618 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, King Jela said: Dunno what fucking fixture list I was looking at then. Fuck me, was well off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenose48 951 Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 To quote the boss, one game at a time,but we need to beat Hearts today and well to give us the belief and momentum going to Pittodrie. Win that one then I think we will win the cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NixonRFC 1,347 Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 The tims will drop more points than us in the lead up to the last Old Firm game of the year and we won't lose that one now. We'll win the cup and qualify for the last 32 I'm not fussed about admitting they're a good team, loads of good players all over the pitch, especially the three behind the striker but I believe we are far more effective than them, we play a style that is far more suited to winning games week in week out, they're a bit more intricate in their play and while it works at home with relative ease, away from home against stodgy defences in tight grounds the goals come less frequent; whilst we can play a bit but I feel our style is more about making as many opportunities for Morelos as possible, that direct approach is how you win points consistently in Scotland, we'll grind games out, they won't They have 4 home games, 3 away games, they'll take 10/12pts at home, 4-5/9pts away I believe we'll take 16/18pts in our six games. Go into the break, a point ahead with a game in hand and the League cup in the bag and the last 32 to look forward to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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