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

[Sweetheart 8,458]

For me I'd play our best 11 to help ground our team as a unit, It will give the coaching staff time to regroup the players and find solutions. 

3-0 Rangers

 

[bluenoz 30,808]

2 minutes ago, TamCoopz said:

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 

If Defoe starts on Saturday and scores, I will cheer like everyone else but that role should go to Roofe in Morelos absence imo.

[TamCoopz 19,605]

1 minute ago, bluenoz said:

If Defoe starts on Saturday and scores, I will cheer like everyone else but that role should go to Roofe in Morelos absence imo.

Just hope we bounce back and smash them tbh mate, tavernier hat-trick

[Sweetheart 8,458]

22 minutes ago, bluenoz said:

If Defoe starts on Saturday and scores, I will cheer like everyone else but that role should go to Roofe in Morelos absence imo.

Motherwell feel they are the strong in midfield they will often keep their wingers high during defensive spells  Motherwell build their play up from the back. If they succeed in regaining possession, the midfielders will distribute the ball to the wingers as soon as possible.

During their transition to attack Motherwell will do one of two things. Play fast and attack immediately or slow the tempo down and establish possession.

I go for Defoe, he's more suited to this style of play.

[Tiger Shaw 30,445]

4 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.

The reason giving by Gerrard was to do with the schedule of Thursday Sunday and the recovery time for Defoe nothing to do with his ability to play at that level, was forced into naming from a smaller pool of players due to the home grown rule for they reasons he made the decision to leave Defoe out.

Defoe should start on Saturday imo

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.rangersnews.uk/europa-league/rangers-boss-comments-explain-surprise-jermain-defoe-europa-league-omission/amp/

[Prso's headband 35,426]

2 hours ago, STEPPS BOY said:

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.

I said in another thread we’ve had little psychological victories this season, not conceding for so long, bettering a 6 game win streak, not conceding at home etc etc this absolutely has to be broken on Saturday to really prove we’re on track for the title. The team simply cannot let doubt creep in. 
 

To be fair to them just slightly, both Benfica games, especially away felt like a defeat in a way and we hammered Hamilton 8-0 that weekend. I really hope we pick up a win and by this time next week the cup exist is forgotten 

[Cracked Actor 722]

Although it would be nice to put on a great performance and win by three or four goals all that really matters is getting the three points and going 16 clear at the top. I'll be happy if that is the outcome this weekend. 

[the goal machine 7,801]

McGregor

Tavernier Goldson Helander Barisic

Arfield Davis Kamara

Hagi Defoe Kent

[southcoastbear 1,639]

Would be good for the team to get back on track with not only the three points but with a bit of a performance as well.

Show themselves and everyone else we just hit a bit of a pothole and there's no even a puncture let alone any wheels coming off.

Clean sheet and at least a two goal advantage would do nicely for me.

[Davy Vandenbroucke 26,146]

Too many defeatists on here fs it's only Motherwell we're playing not fucking Barca

@cumnockbear loyal

[TheBluebells 6,898]

Need a solid win to show they've got what it takes.

Feel like this game has become so much bigger now.

[Hadron Collider 30,855]

4 minutes ago, Rangers_no1 said:

Take a 1-1 tbh, stay unbeaten in the league.

At home mate? 

[MacBoyd 5,438]

5 minutes ago, Rangers_no1 said:

Take a 1-1 tbh, stay unbeaten in the league.

Late in the season for the fishing

[Hadron Collider 30,855]

1 minute ago, Rangers_no1 said:

Aye mate, lying in bed watching the darts, you? 

Montreal smoked meat sandwich with a glass of red wine. I’m not watching darts, plenty of them been thrown at Rangers in the last 24 hours. I would be very surprised about a 1-1 result v Motherwell on Saturday especially at home. 👍🇬🇧

[King Jela 20,361]

5 hours ago, ChampionsAgain said:

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. 

Agreed. Think its a no brainer that he starts. 

[King Jela 20,361]

56 minutes ago, Rangers_no1 said:

Take a 1-1 tbh, stay unbeaten in the league.

Fenian 

[CR3 12,678]

must-win to forget about Wednesday. 

Strongest team out

[SPWF 8,227]

We better absolutely batter these cunts, from the first minute to the last. Anything else is unacceptable after that shite on Wednesday. 

[BlueKnight87 17,281]

 

[Leeds_Bear 8,106]

Balogun out, hope to fuck Helander is available. 

[Getstiffed 8,863]

16 hours ago, ChampionsAgain said:

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. 

All our front line are at their best when the MF behind them has the balls to pick out forward passes.

[Parma99 116]

I'm confident enough for tomorrow, we haven't suddenly become a bad team because of one poor performance. Expect normal service to resume. An early goal to settle the nerves, then kick on.

[Prso's headband 35,426]

I like Arfield referencing the games after Hibs and Livingston where we won. That’s hopefully what the team are thinking about and not the defeat to Hearts in January for example. 

[JackAlex93 11,244]

Cant come quick enough this game. Defoe starts and takes the match ball home 👍

[livibear101 248]

Defoe, roofe and Kent front 3 with Davis, kamara and arfield behind them for tomorrow