*****Official Rangers v Motherwell Match Thread*****

[bluenoz 30,837]

A lot of folk have Defoe starting. I'm not so sure about that.

[Essandoh 21,208]

20 minutes ago, bluenoz said:

A lot of folk have Defoe starting. I'm not so sure about that.

Think he’s guaranteed to play, he’s more reliable for a goal than Itten (that isn’t a bash at Itten, he’ll come good and has improved bar last night)

[bluenoz 30,837]

3 minutes ago, Essandoh said:

Think he’s guaranteed to play, he’s more reliable for a goal than Itten (that isn’t a bash at Itten, he’ll come good and has improved bar last night)

If we are relying on a near 40 yr old in a pressure match then that's a worry. I know he gets his token goals against the weaker teams but he doesn't really offer much else. I think I would go with Roofe through the middle and maybe bring Hagi into the team.

[Smile 26,610]

3 hours ago, bluenoz said:

If we are relying on a near 40 yr old in a pressure match then that's a worry. I know he gets his token goals against the weaker teams but he doesn't really offer much else. I think I would go with Roofe through the middle and maybe bring Hagi into the team.

You mean weaker teams like Hibs(hattrick), St Johnstone, Aberdeen, Motherwell who do you mean?

[bluenoz 30,837]

1 minute ago, Smile said:

You man weaker teams like Hibs(hattrick), St Johnstone, Aberdeen, Motherwell who do you mean?

Defoe is not the answer going forward. Even an anti-Morelos man like you knows that.

[Smile 26,610]

5 minutes ago, bluenoz said:

Defoe is not the answer going forward. Even an anti-Morelos man like you knows that.

That's just childish you profess to be an adult as well. As I said explain what big teams he does not score against?

[Essandoh 21,208]

22 minutes ago, bluenoz said:

If we are relying on a near 40 yr old in a pressure match then that's a worry. I know he gets his token goals against the weaker teams but he doesn't really offer much else. I think I would go with Roofe through the middle and maybe bring Hagi into the team.

His goals have came against just about every team in the league. In fact, I’d love to see who he hasn’t scored against apart from celtic?

He’s definitely scored against Aberdeen, Hibs, Kilmarnock, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Motherwell, Ross County, Livingston

Meaning the only teams are celtic and Dundee United

EDIT: And he’s scored against Hamilton too.

[bluenoz 30,837]

2 minutes ago, Smile said:

That's just childish you profess to be an adult as well. As I said explain what big teams he does not score against?

There was a reason he was left out of Europe. He can't play at that level anymore. Those are the big teams.

(can't remember ever professing to being an adult. Wait until my better half hears this. Ha!)

Anyway, he doesn't make my starting 11 on Saturday.

[gmcf 34,191]

Back on that horse . 3-0 Gers . 

Not sure where everybody is getting their faith with Hagi tbh . Hope I'm wrong if he's picked though . 

[bluenoz 30,837]

1 minute ago, gmcf said:

Back on that horse . 3-0 Gers . 

Not sure where everybody is getting their faith with Hagi tbh . Hope I'm wrong if he's picked though . 

More hope than faith mate.

[GersInCanada 7,775]

2 minutes ago, gmcf said:

Back on that horse . 3-0 Gers . 

Not sure where everybody is getting their faith with Hagi tbh . Hope I'm wrong if he's picked though . 

I would start Hagi. On assists he is 2nd to Tav. Has that footballing brain to make a killing pass. Has no pace but can also hit a shot.

[Smile 26,610]

2 minutes ago, bluenoz said:

There was a reason he was left out of Europe. He can't play at that level anymore. Those are the big teams.

(can't remember ever professing to being an adult. Wait until my better half hears this. Ha!)

Anyway, he doesn't make my starting 11 on Saturday.

He's not been asked to play in Europe we are playing against Motherwell who he has scored against then St Johnstone another team he's scored against.

[Supersonic 4,654]

Kent Roofe and Hagi would be my front 3. Hagi whilst he hasn't exactly hit the ground running this season, has put up great stats for chance creation in the final third (he was top in the league for a while there). 

Midfield 3 of Kamara, Davis and Arfield probably. Borna back in for Bassey. 

Hopefully Helander is fit enough to play too. 

Nice performance and ideally we get back to keeping clean sheets as well.

[gmcf 34,191]

8 minutes ago, GersInCanada said:

I would start Hagi. On assists he is 2nd to Tav. Has that footballing brain to make a killing pass. Has no pace but can also hit a shot.

Just sense he can get bullied out of games too easily and Motherwell are a fairly physical side . If he starts , I hope he grabs his chance . 

[KingKirk 25,647]

All I want here is a clean sheet get that and it'll be 2/3 goal victory 

Harsh but we've conceded 4 really avoidable goals in 2 games that run stops Saturday please Rangers. 

Keep the backdoor locked we only need 1 to win games 

[Jasper Blues 497]

I know Bassey had a mare last night, but I think not having Kamara in front of him was equally faulty. 

Kamara is excellent at covering the ground in front of Borna.  Bassey wasn't afforded that luxury. 

It may have set him back quite a bit.  Hope not. 

[STEPPS BOY 73,920]

Stolen from Twitter.

Each one of our domestic cup exits since Gerrard's arrival has been followed by a home match within 4 days. Our results in those games?

Rangers 1-1 Kilmarnock
Rangers 1-1 Kilmarnock
Rangers 1-1 Young Boys
Rangers 0-1 Hamilton

I have a pint of Bleach on standby.

[ChampionsAgain 1,373]

2 hours ago, bluenoz said:

If we are relying on a near 40 yr old in a pressure match then that's a worry. I know he gets his token goals against the weaker teams but he doesn't really offer much else. I think I would go with Roofe through the middle and maybe bring Hagi into the team.

Pure nonsense this post. Defoe has shown time and time again this season he’s a better option than Itten (at the moment). 
 

Defoe is a cool head and that’s exactly what’s needed for Saturday. 

[TamCoopz 19,605]

2 hours ago, bluenoz said:

There was a reason he was left out of Europe. He can't play at that level anymore. Those are the big teams.

(can't remember ever professing to being an adult. Wait until my better half hears this. Ha!)

Anyway, he doesn't make my starting 11 on Saturday.

He wasn’t left out of Europe because of ability at that level 

[bluenoz 30,837]

1 minute ago, TamCoopz said:

He wasn’t left out of Europe because of ability at that level 

I know that. Look all I tried to say is I wouldn't start him on Saturday

[bluenoz 30,837]

6 minutes ago, ChampionsAgain said:

Pure nonsense this post. Defoe has shown time and time again this season he’s a better option than Itten (at the moment). 
 

Defoe is a cool head and that’s exactly what’s needed for Saturday. 

What did he do in his 20+ minutes last night? Barely touched the ball from what I remember.

I have nothing but praise for Defoe but he is beyond being a saviour at his age.

[TamCoopz 19,605]

2 minutes ago, bluenoz said:

I know that. Look all I tried to say is I wouldn't start him on Saturday

Fair enough you won’t have him in you’re starting line up but you did say ‘There was a reason he was left out of Europe. He can’t play at that level anymore...’

[bluenoz 30,837]

1 minute ago, TamCoopz said:

Fair enough you won’t have him in you’re starting line up but you did say ‘There was a reason he was left out of Europe. He can’t play at that level anymore...’

He can't do both (play twice a week) so he was given the easier option.

He is not scoring in Europe (at his age) the way Morelos does.

[TamCoopz 19,605]

1 minute ago, bluenoz said:

He can't do both (play twice a week) so he was given the easier option.

He is not scoring in Europe (at his age) the way Morelos does.

Yes he was left out because he can’t do both but youve said he was left out because he can’t play at that level anymore. Maybe he can’t play at that level but that’s not the reason he was left out as you originally said.

not looking for an argument here but you’ve said two different things 

[ChampionsAgain 1,373]

11 minutes ago, bluenoz said:

What did he do in his 20+ minutes last night? Barely touched the ball from what I remember.

I have nothing but praise for Defoe but he is beyond being a saviour at his age.

29 starts 28 goals says it all mate. 
 

Itten was absolutely garbage last night + these teams at home is where Defoe is at his best.