***** The Official Champions Vs Malmo Match Thread*****

[AGM_72 3,631]

I'd be tempted to use Aribo in the front 3 and start Hagi in the midfield 3 to create a bit of space for Hagi to play in, but while Aribo might not be perfect defensively for a midfield 3 I think he might be more suitable than Hagi in there. Tough balance to strike, but I think both need to start regardless.

[chris182 6,289]

Am bricking it.

These games are so important.

I'm sure the management team have the team drilled. Probably massive bonuses on the line for the players too actually.

[BridgeIsBlue 66,606]

Standing outside the shop at this time for a bottle of MD is a long forgotten feeling

[Nelson loyal 552]

                    Mcgregor

Tav Goldson Helander Barasic 

          Hagi Davis Aribo 

       Wright Morelos Kent 

[onlythestrongsurvive 1,007]

6 minutes ago, Nelson loyal said:

                    Mcgregor 

Tav      Goldson   Helander   Barasic                                                      Davis 

               Hagi        Aribo 

Wright            Morelos            Kent 

Davis is no good to us in the crowd mate lol

[WilliamMunny 3,234]

12 minutes ago, Nelson loyal said:

                    Mcgregor 

Tav      Goldson   Helander   Barasic                                                      Davis 

               Hagi        Aribo 

Wright            Morelos            Kent 

I think Arfield will start in place of Wright.

[Nelson loyal 552]

9 minutes ago, onlythestrongsurvive said:

Davis is no good to us in the crowd mate lol

😂 Mate this phone is frying my nut 

[SIRB_72 4,000]

McGregor, Tav, Goldson, Helander, Barisic, Davis, Arfield, Hagi, Aribo, Kent & Morelos.

No brainer. Our best available team for tonight. 

I'd go with Aribo instead of Sakala because there is an already established relationship with Tav on that side and that consistency should serve us well. I also think they two produced our best stuff on Saturday, just not enough.

Arfield and Hagi ahead of Davis is actually an underrated midfield. The two former have been great when they've played together and it's just a good balance. Arfield loves a big game and you can always rely on him turning up when it matters and Hagi in Europe is made for him.

2-0 Rangers, Arfield and Morelos.

[Nelson loyal 552]

8 minutes ago, WilliamMunny said:

I think Arfield will start in place of Wright.

Arfield or Lundstrum starting tonight worries me 

[Monkey Butler 23,020]

Weather forecast looking dry for tonight. Thank fuck.

[SIRB_72 4,000]

Fully expecting at least one world class save from McGregor and a nervy final 10 minutes because it's Rangers!!

[BLUEDIGNITY 33,647]

Rangers expects that every man will do his duty.

[graeme_4 34,461]

11 minutes ago, Nelson loyal said:

Arfield or Lundstrum starting tonight worries me 

Think we need one of them in there. Struggling to decide if it’s Arfield who’s been through this before but is going downhill, or Lundstram who’s new and been shite. 

[SeparateEntityMyArse 53,715]

5 minutes ago, graeme_4 said:

Think we need one of them in there. Struggling to decide if it’s Arfield who’s been through this before but is going downhill, or Lundstram who’s new and been shite. 

Can't see him not playing Lundstrum tbh. Probably the right thing to do, but the boy needs to get his finger out and do the simple defensive things far better.

[the brown brogue 1,909]

Things have felt a little stale this season, so hopefully it's a big performance tonight to shake off a few cobwebs and kick start the season into life. We can't afford any passengers, but walking out in front of a capacity crowd is what being a Rangers player is all about so I'm sure it will give them that extra burst of adrenaline to see us through in the end. I don't expect it to be straightforward though. 

[KingKirk 25,633]

It's so important we stay right behind our team tonight. 

Am convinced the noise alone will rattle Malmö. 

[the brown brogue 1,909]

7 minutes ago, graeme_4 said:

Think we need one of them in there. Struggling to decide if it’s Arfield who’s been through this before but is going downhill, or Lundstram who’s new and been shite. 

I struggle with the idea of Arfield in there, for me he's too clumsy and likely to give away needless free kicks in dangerous areas. But Lundstram so far hasn't impressed and looks like he struggles to focus for the full 90 minutes, so it's a tough call tonight. I think Gerrard will go with Lundstram and Davis sitting with Aribo in front and a front 3 of Kent / Morelos / Sakala. 

[sassaaaa 11,406]

3 minutes ago, the brown brogue said:

I struggle with the idea of Arfield in there, for me he's too clumsy and likely to give away needless free kicks in dangerous areas. But Lundstram so far hasn't impressed and looks like he struggles to focus for the full 90 minutes, so it's a tough call tonight. I think Gerrard will go with Lundstram and Davis sitting with Aribo in front and a front 3 of Kent / Morelos / Sakala. 

Lundstram shouldnt be anywhere near this tonight........

[the brown brogue 1,909]

4 minutes ago, sassaaaa said:

Lundstram shouldnt be anywhere near this tonight........

Probably not but I reckon Gerrard will want to persevere with him and Arfield isn't exactly a great alternative. It's a massive call though and is the area of the pitch that really worries me. 

[Clemdog 39,389]

McGregor

Tav Goldson Helander Barisic

Arfield Davis Aribo

Hagi Morelos Kent

 

[Bluekev 43,848]

[.Williamson. 82,177]

Well done mate, they love you @BlueVanguard

Well some of them do, there’s others claim you’re a racist 

[.Williamson. 82,177]

3 minutes ago, Bluekev said:

That’s not Broxi, thats some mad junkie looking imposter 

[STEPPS BOY 73,890]

Zero chance Lundstram doesn’t start tonight.

Lundstram, Davis and Aribo/Arfield will be midfield 3.

[BlueVanguard 6,621]

15 minutes ago, .Williamson. said:

Well done mate, they love you @BlueVanguard

Well some of them do, there’s others claim you’re a racist 

Fucking superb!