*****The Official Rangers v Hibs Match Thread*****

[Moody Blue Legend 61,387]

Just keep the 3pts coming Rangers.

[gmcf 34,090]

Hibs on a 10 game unbeaten run so we'll have to keep focused for this one . 

Positives from yesterday is Aribo and Hagi have stepped up their game and will give SG a selection headache and Helander was solid at the back . 

 A hard fought win for Gers . 

[6superbarry6 14,148]

Buzzing for this just needy get this Christmas shite oot the way first 

[MisterC 12,260]

This is one we need to keep our cool in. Hibs will try and get in our players faces and provide a bit of niggle to try and unsettle us. Keep calm, keep the head and it's another 3 points 

[BearInTheToon 1,577]

Whilst they'll be more dangerous than other jobber teams, it's quite a relief to know we won't be up against a team whose sole intention is to park the bus.  If we approach this properly and really get at them, I have no concerns at all.

[Blue Viking 702]

We have to be focused and turn up for this one- put more pressure on that lot with us getting a win before their game starts.

2-0 to the Gers

[BlueAvenger 10,206]

This mob are one of the better teams and are in form. We need to be up for it because they will. Play to our best and take our chances. 3 points is all that matters. 

[Nk89 1,286]

How often does the keeper that wasnt meant to be playing end up having a blinder though!!

[Jamie0202 12,219]

Hopefully we see Jack returning to the the squad and he makes the bench. I'm not too fussed if he gets any game time but it would be good to at least see he is getting closer to first team action as we need all our best players fit for the run in.

I was looking at his stats before the St Johnstone game with emphasis on goals conceded as prior to that game we had a few games where we didn't get a clean sheet. Ryan Jack has played 13 league games this season and has yet to concede a goal. In the 5 games he sat out in the league (prior to last night) we as a team have conceded 5 goals.

It may be a coincidence but even before I saw those stats I always felt that we were more solid defensively when he plays. I remember in one match thread I was complaining that Tav had been caught up field on a number of occasions and only had Jack to thank that cover was provided. Someone else pointed out that this is tactical and allows our fullbacks to do as much attacking as they do which I now agree with.

Anyway. Same team for me on Saturday. I'd like to see Itten start but I'm struggling with who to drop so same team.

[Mor3los_1 3,672]

Can't wait to see Porteous swaggering about like a Lidl Scott Brown

[Jamie0202 12,219]

17 minutes ago, Nk89 said:

How often does the keeper that wasnt meant to be playing end up having a blinder though!!

If the team plays in green and white then going by this season not very often. 😂

[ForeverAndEver 71,364]

4 hours ago, rangersross said:

Marciano’s kept them in games against us a couple of times so good to hear he’s probably out. 

Had a few stinkers for goals though.

[Colin Traive 22,701]

2 hours ago, 6superbarry6 said:

Buzzing for this just needy get this Christmas shite oot the way first 

And felicitations of the season to you too

[The Blues 375]

Alfie should play. Also big Fil should play. I know Balogan has done well and big Fil is a bit of an old style centre half but we just look a more confident side when he plays. In his interviews you can see he is relaxed and confident and maybe this transfers to the team

[shirob1213 163]

13 hours ago, Iakona said:

Just a reminder this game is being broadcast on SKY One.

 

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[Dickie1963 2,352]

Keep Boyle quiet.

Get more shots away.

I think Greegs will be busier than usual. 

Tough game but still expect a win. 

 

[BookWorm 4,112]

Start Helander. Start Aribo. Put the spoon burners to the sword.

[Tiger Shaw 30,345]

Think we’ll be fired up for this one, Kamara and Aribo will pull the strings and hibs will be showing up for the SPFL shite they are. Again like I said before the St Johnstone game I think this will be more comfortable that some are expecting.

There’s not a team in the country can live with an on form Rangers. 

[Laudrup1984 25,100]

 

[Tiger Shaw 30,345]

9 minutes ago, Laudrup1984 said:

 

Awaits the Alfys shite he even missed the bucket comments🤣

[Jakes Pal 5,568]

All of the Saints up in heaven, especially Jude of that ilk will have a  busy couple of days  fielding all of the prayers for a Hibs win. Beads will be rattling furiously, candles burning brightly. Despite this, play as we can then we need fear nothing, not even Divine intervention.

Obviously this game is seen to be the most difficult of the run up to THEM, Ross,with one eye on Plopp's job will have Hibs well up for this, we will have to match their commitment and let our talent take care of the rest. This truly is the game where we can sgnal our intent, hopefuly the players go out and take the chance to dash more than a few desperate hopes.

[They Gnu 11,553]

1 minute ago, Jakes Pal said:

All of the Saints up in heaven, especially Jude of that ilk will have a  busy couple of days  fielding all of the prayers for a Hibs win. Beads will be rattling furiously, candles burning brightly. Despite this, play as we can then we need fear nothing, not even Divine intervention.

Obviously this game is seen to be the most difficult of the run up to THEM, Ross,with one eye on Plopp's job will have Hibs well up for this, we will have to match their commitment and let our talent take care of the rest. This truly is the game where we can sgnal our intent, hopefuly the players go out and take the chance to dash more than a few desperate hopes.

Catholic prayers are ignored because GOD ONLY LOVES PROTESTANTS

[Sweetheart 8,458]

5 hours ago, GersInCanada said:

Hibs will be overly physical and the ref will let them away with it.

At the end of the day it's just the 3 points that matter. I am sure we will get them. 

Agreed, We always seem to get these physically aggressive games before an old firm game.  I think it will be 2-1 and hopefully no injuries.

 

[Smile 26,600]

28 minutes ago, Laudrup1984 said:

 

Everyone enjoying that.

[They Gnu 11,553]

18 hours ago, psb07158 said:

Yep this is how I'd go. Or even Itten, Hibs will press us high and we'll need to go longer. 

St Mirren pressed us high and stuck someone tight on Golson , we can’t afford to be playing slowly from the back. We were sharper v St J and it paid dividends.