simplythebest 11,453 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 This really is our biggest game in about a decade Just win Rangers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TamCoopz 19,605 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Just now, BlueThunder said: I wish I was as confident as some on here but I’m not. I feel this one could go either way. Win and we may see them drop more points and Lennon may well go before February. Lose and we hand them all the confidence in the world. For the first time ever I might deliberately miss this one, then ask my partner if I should watch it when FT comes. Things that just won’t happen mate, always a nervy occasion but the last few it’s been good to see us ease our way into the game and then just dominate (bar probably the one Gerrard chose the wrong tactics) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 1 hour ago, ForeverAndEver said: Blow me over Even the big bad wolf couldn't do that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Ranger 3,193 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 8 minutes ago, simplythebest said: This really is our biggest game in about a decade Just win Rangers For me this is the biggest game since the last game. Of course it will help greatly but nothing is decided no matter what the result is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr3_bear 14,808 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 12 minutes ago, BlueThunder said: I wish I was as confident as some on here but I’m not. I feel this one could go either way. Win and we may see them drop more points and Lennon may well go before February. Lose and we hand them all the confidence in the world. For the first time ever I might deliberately miss this one, then ask my partner if I should watch it when FT comes. Yup they are going to need to throw everything at it and it would be foolish to underestimate that . Their season depends on it . Up to us to prove why we are the better team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fragglerock 519 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Give them a proper doing and show them we are going to win the 55 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,373 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 19 minutes ago, plumbGER said: Even the big bad wolf couldn't do that. Expected better from you old yin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,622 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 8 minutes ago, Real Ranger said: For me this is the biggest game since the last game. Of course it will help greatly but nothing is decided no matter what the result is. Its huge mate, the league could be pivotal for dominance for years. A win takes us 10 points ahead if they manage to win their games on hand which is far from a given. Its puts huge focus and pressure on Lennon again and I doubt he'd survive January. Even a draw means they need favours from others and again what a position to be for the 1st time in a decade. If we were to lose, it allows the pressure to ramp up on ourselves which we don't need. It wouldn't be devastating, just something we could do without. Its the 1st time in a decade we put ourselves in a position to have winning our 1st title in a decade in our own hands. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 73,805 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 27 minutes ago, Real Ranger said: For me this is the biggest game since the last game. Of course it will help greatly but nothing is decided no matter what the result is. When we beat them in October they then only won 2 out of next 12. We win this then the pressure on them will be enormous.They’d be looking at having to win every game and at same time hoping for us to crumble. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robmc1 4,741 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 20 minutes ago, Real Ranger said: For me this is the biggest game since the last game. Of course it will help greatly but nothing is decided no matter what the result is. It’s just another 3 points at stake yes, but psychologically a hugh blow to them which may even impact on their boards financial plans for January (if any). Points can be dropped or gained but get this game over the line and the belief it could bolster in our squad would be 👌... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCRobertson 11,771 Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share Posted December 31, 2020 Just now, STEPPS BOY said: When we beat them they then only won 2 out of next 12. We win this then the pressure on them will be enormous.They’d be looking at having to win every game and at same time hoping for us to crumble. Psychologically That'll be hard for them since we've gone the league so far dropping only 4 points and 5 goals. Not only need we need to beat them convincingly to crush their confidence but also maintain our own good run so every game that ticks by makes them more and more angry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayboleLoyal_atb 3,677 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 There is no enjoyment in the run up or during an old firm unless your 2 or 3 up 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GersInCanada 7,775 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Copied from elsewhere ........................... Imagine if it was roles reversed? Say we had a very, very unreliable and unconfident Goalkeeper behind a very shaky defence. We are also playing a new system with untested players who have only beat teams in the lower half so far and we were up against a celtic team who had played 21, Won 19 and conceded only 5 goals. Would you be confident of beating them at celtic Park? I wouldn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 73,805 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 4 minutes ago, RFCRobertson said: Psychologically That'll be hard for them since we've gone the league so far dropping only 4 points and 5 goals. Not only need we need to beat them convincingly to crush their confidence but also maintain our own good run so every game that ticks by makes them more and more angry. They wont recover if we beat them on Saturday. Those looking for moves will down tools and just play season out and almost guaranteed Lennon would get binned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number5 2,109 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Massive game. If we can get away from it with 3pts I think that may send those cunts over the edge and we'd have one hand firmly on 55. The fears kicking in early this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 22 minutes ago, ForeverAndEver said: Expected better from you old yin Says more about you than me buddy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr3_bear 14,808 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 22 minutes ago, SeparateEntityMyArse said: Its huge mate, the league could be pivotal for dominance for years. A win takes us 10 points ahead if they manage to win their games on hand which is far from a given. Its puts huge focus and pressure on Lennon again and I doubt he'd survive January. Even a draw means they need favours from others and again what a position to be for the 1st time in a decade. If we were to lose, it allows the pressure to ramp up on ourselves which we don't need. It wouldn't be devastating, just something we could do without. Its the 1st time in a decade we put ourselves in a position to have winning our 1st title in a decade in our own hands. Circumstances are very similar to the famous Mo edu goal game . First time in a decade we have found ourselves is such a position Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr3_bear 14,808 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 11 minutes ago, GersInCanada said: Copied from elsewhere ........................... Imagine if it was roles reversed? Say we had a very, very unreliable and unconfident Goalkeeper behind a very shaky defence. We are also playing a new system with untested players who have only beat teams in the lower half so far and we were up against a celtic team who had played 21, Won 19 and conceded only 5 goals. Would you be confident of beating them at celtic Park? I wouldn't. End of the day it’s the old cliche . It’s an old firm game and form can go right out the window . We have all seen that saying work for us and against us in this fixture down the years . For the first time since Smith though I genuinely believe we are a far superior team on the pitch and if we turn up we win . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fantana 28,894 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Think this comes down to who wants it more, previous performances won’t matter, who shows up for the fight will determine who takes points. confident we can win but equally they need this game to keep their fans thinking they can turn the season around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougie76 15,356 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 1 hour ago, RFCRobertson said: Got the maths a bit wrong 🤷♀️ point difference would stay the same however psychologically it would be damaging to us and beneficial to them Nope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
They Gnu 11,553 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 10 minutes ago, Brian Fantana said: Think this comes down to who wants it more, previous performances won’t matter, who shows up for the fight will determine who takes points. confident we can win but equally they need this game to keep their fans thinking they can turn the season around. As Souness said, we have to win the battle first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie1963 2,352 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Just been chuntering to my pal about the game. He is the most optimistic guy in the world and he is worried. I am in normally in a state of depression before Old Firm matches and I couldnt be more positive for this one. Only thing we agree on is that they will be on a hair trigger to claim bias if we win. The ref will know this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Shaw 30,356 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Theeeey beasted McGeady Maloney and Darren O’Dea... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misteral 2,932 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 1 hour ago, ritchieshearercaldow said: Seems most pundits have us as favourites, I don’t know whether they believe that or are just looking for us to make an arse of ourselves and snigger if they’re proved wrong And the bookies, we are even money they are 5/2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCRobertson 11,771 Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share Posted December 31, 2020 9 minutes ago, dougie76 said: Nope. Yup. A draw is disastrous and a loss is unthinkable. A win is the only acceptable outcome for our advantage both postion and psychologically. Any loss in points give celtic a boost because it lets them hang on. Want to chuck these cunts off the cliff along with any hopes of clawing back the league Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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