graeme_4 34,000 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Been watching some of the Rangers Archives this evening, and some of the goals Novo scored were absolute belters and often very important ones. Have memories of Sir Walter leaving him out quite regularly, and not sure I thought he was that good at the time. Thought he was quick, but touch and finishing weren’t that good. Might have just been spoiled back then and in previous seasons though. Some big big goals, and of course there’s the UEFA cup semi final penalty. Sunglasses Ron and Bad Robot 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post STRUTH82 782 Posted August 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 1, 2021 He seemed to score big goals in big games as you say, always gave 100% in a Rangers shirt. I thought he could be wasteful at times with chances, but still loved the guy. NorthernLights, BridgeIsBlue, BlueKnight87 and 8 others 11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,288 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Just now, STRUTH82 said: He seemed to score big goals in big games as you say, always gave 100% in a Rangers shirt. I thought he could be wasteful at times with chances, but still loved the guy. Pretty much what I began to write. STRUTH82 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 53,548 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Think he was a bit limited as a player but his workrate and knack for big goals at big moments was insane. Alao think he would have scored a lot more goals for us if we didn’t move away from a 4-4-2 and more towards a 4–3-3. Malkytfp1 and BridgeIsBlue 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 81,476 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Was a great impact sub BridgeIsBlue 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPWF 8,117 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 He was a limited player who squeezed every ounce he could out himself with his work rate and passion for our club. The wee man scored goals than won us cups, leagues and took us to the UEFA Cup final. He made us millions scoring v Red Star to take us to the CL. For 500K he’s probably pound for pound our best ever signing He’s held in the esteem he should be. NorthernLights and theredhandofNewcastle 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbyst 570 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 was great at sniffing out opportunities for vital goals at crucial times, never gave less than 100% Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 7,765 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Was unreal in that 04/05 season with Prso up top. Smith constantly punting him out wide didn't help him but he's always valued work-rate in his wide men and he could play that role. Maybe we could have played him up front more often but we always had really good options for his position I suppose. Malkytfp1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Robot 21,031 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 I loved the wee man and always popped up at the right time and was a really valuable player for us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jamie0202 12,007 Posted August 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 1, 2021 Loved Nacho. Always blowing out his arse, not because he was unfit, but because he always gave everything he had until he could give no more. Anyway this thread needs this. demise, fuckthespl, BridgeIsBlue and 5 others 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post .Williamson. 81,476 Posted August 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 1, 2021 6 minutes ago, Jamie0202 said: Loved Nacho. Always blowing out his arse, not because he was unfit, but because he always gave everything he had until he could give no more. Anyway this thread needs this. Fantastic goal but what a fucking terrible final that was, remember thinking the standard of football was brutal Jamie0202, BridgeIsBlue, Rangers_no1 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanVeenRangers 2,508 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 He's been involved in more big moment games than 99% of players. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookWorm 4,023 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 I think he was appreciated by most rather than under rated. murzo, Inigo and Bad Robot 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan's Lager 30,259 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Very limited footballer who had the heart of a lion and popped up to score important goals on big occasions. I think he’s neither overrated or underrated by the support. I think he’s one player where the prevailing opinion (that above) is spot on. Fred H Crawford and murzo 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthranger 3,842 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Pound for pound one of our best signings ever. Not in terms of talent (although he was a better play than maybe history will remember him as), but in terms of value back to the club for the money paid. Scored the goal to qualify for the CL (Red Star), cup final winners (Falkirk), the penalty to take us to the UEFA Cup final, plenty of crucial goals against the tarriers, plus a goal on a certain Sunday that will forever be one of our clubs greatest days. hawkfalcons 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoGeo7 10,260 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Loved him, always gave his all and what a pairing with Dado. However, I don't think he ever got over missing out on the starting berth in the UEFA Cup Final. Remember seeing him walk round the pitch the next day utterly dejected. Held his nerve with the winning penalty in the semi final then dropped to the bench for the final. Walter had his reasons but he was gutted. Bad Robot 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post McEwan's Lager 30,259 Posted August 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 1, 2021 10 minutes ago, .Williamson. said: Fantastic goal but what a fucking terrible final that was, remember thinking the standard of football was brutal It was awful. Can’t believe that’s the last time we won it either. BridgeIsBlue, Rangers_no1, BlueSuedeSambas and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter huistra 1,740 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Should have started in Manchester. He was one of those players that cause he had quite fast pace can end up put out on the wing when he really wants to be played through the middle and never really cements that place upfront. Great player though plenty of happy memories of him. hawkfalcons and rabc10000 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclovin9091 1,388 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 IIRC he left because we were only offering a 1 year deal and he wanted a 2 year one. At the time i couldn't understand what the problem was because as most have said he gave 100% all of the time and scored some very vital goals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Clemdog 39,389 Posted August 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 1, 2021 4 minutes ago, McEwan's Lager said: It was awful. Can’t believe that’s the last time we won it either. That's absolutely stinking. Well done on ruining this thread and my day. EMRFC, IpswichGer, BridgeIsBlue and 10 others 13 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabc10000 5,060 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, peter huistra said: Should have started in Manchester. He was one of those players that cause he had quite fast pace can end up put out on the wing when he really wants to be played through the middle and never really cements that place upfront. Great player though plenty of happy memories of him. Agree he should have started in Manchester and must have been a personal blow to the player big time. Also I'm sure lovenkrands was in a similar situation. Would have preferred thru the middle but pace decided otherwise Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 53 minutes ago, SPWF said: He was a limited player who squeezed every ounce he could out himself with his work rate and passion for our club. The wee man scored goals than won us cups, leagues and took us to the UEFA Cup final. He made us millions scoring v Red Star to take us to the CL. For 500K he’s probably pound for pound our best ever signing He’s held in the esteem he should be. He isn't even close. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabc10000 5,060 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 1 minute ago, The Dude said: He isn't even close. Interesting to see people's opinions on maybe our top 10 best pound for pound signings. U can start Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter huistra 1,740 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, rabc10000 said: Agree he should have started in Manchester and must have been a personal blow to the player big time. Also I'm sure lovenkrands was in a similar situation. Would have preferred thru the middle but pace decided otherwise At least Novo got involved when playing out wide , Lovenkrands could be invisible , at games all you heard most of the game was McLeish shouting "Peter Peter!!!". Lad got it tight. Ambrogio and rabc10000 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Just now, rabc10000 said: Interesting to see people's opinions on maybe our top 10 best pound for pound signings. U can start Our best pound for pound signing will be someone we signed for free. If we're only counting people we paid a fee for, McCoist at £185,000 might take some beating. rabc10000 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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