They Gnu 11,554 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 We got overran in midfield, we need a ball winner who can tackle and break up opposition attacks, while offering a bit of protection to the back 4. Only Ryan Jack gives us this and sadly injuries mean he’s going to have to be replaced. Bluekev, delparlane and BlueAvenger 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 75,773 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Swagger said: Poor performance but can’t afford many more like that. Bassey has done a job but we need either Balogun or preferably Helander back ASAP. Missing Aribo is huge and Kamara needs a real vocal dominant midfielder beside him - as much as he’s a lovely player he is too timid - someone to get in about people and stir things up would let Kamara flourish. Midfield is a real problem Davis has seen his best days, Jack still seems a good bit away if ever, Hagi is too inconsistent and Arfield is too slow. Lundstrum needs moved on and Bacuna is a waste of a wage. We create fuck all from the middle of the park and haven’t for some time - this needs addressed pronto - and for fuck sake someone give Tav and GVB a shake - their interviews were embarrassing - timid as fuck and happy with a point after being one up against a pish Aberdeen. Need to get a major grip on things before Feb With no Aribo there is no quality or drive and then we add in we will be missing Kent it's not good. Livingston is going to be just as hard as last night and unless we sign a genuine quality midfielder I'm worried. Can't count Jack as he's back for 1 then out for the next dozen. No idea what's up with Davis and Arfield either. It's not the result that worried me because it was a point gained but the performance was as bad as anything I've seen bar the cup game this season. We looked like a relegation side the way we lost the ball, folded against the press and didn't create a thing. Hopefully an off day but the warning signs are there BlueAvenger 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prso's headband 36,830 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 I find it mental that Hagi is in line to get a new contract absolutely howling. That pass to Morelos who was 10 yards away at head height before it got squared to Tav was an absolute embarrassment. If Morelos doesn’t come out with outstanding control it goes straight to an Aberdeen player who are 4v4 for about 50 yards of the pitch. He’s absolute garbage and needs punted on his name not ability Dan Deacon, Valance1690, BlueAvenger and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Essandoh 21,890 Posted January 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2022 It’s not that unlikely that we could be back 6 clear or potentially 7 clear next Wednesday night. Wilson should be working every hour until then to get Souttar, a right winger and another midfielder in the door. It stings but we’ve came through our toughest period of the season with 25 points from a possible 27. It doesn’t excuse last night, but better Rangers teams have went to Pittodrie and lost. Frustrating performance but perspective needed. Some seem to be letting the noise of others get to them. SIRB_72, CR3, sRcFoCt and 4 others 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sausagetrunks 6,234 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 We need new players in that midfield mark1963 and BlueAvenger 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 75,773 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 1 minute ago, Prso's headband said: I find it mental that Hagi is in line to get a new contract absolutely howling. That pass to Morelos who was 10 yards away at head height before it got squared to Tav was an absolute embarrassment. If Morelos doesn’t come out with outstanding control it goes straight to an Aberdeen player who are 4v4 for about 50 yards of the pitch. He’s absolute garbage and needs punted on his name not ability Been patient with him but he doesn't offer enough, his goal aside he was awful. Should sell while his profile is still decent. Can't rely on a player like that Prso's headband and mark1963 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smell the hotdog 4,129 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 9 hours ago, King Jela said: If our gaffer sends us out playing like that against the Torbett's that new manager bounce run of results you mentioned won't matter a fuck. Imagine getting defensive after that shit-show. We were losing the midfield battle, putting another body in there made sense at the time although I'd of taken Hagi off at the same time for Sakala to give us another option on the break. Was a poor performance, similar to the one at Easter Road which we got away with. That run of results no one expected us to win all of them, people on here we're expecting a few defeats after the semi final shambles. Bad night, we move. They Gnu 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prso's headband 36,830 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, The Godfather said: Been patient with him but he doesn't offer enough, his goal aside he was awful. Should sell while his profile is still decent. Can't rely on a player like that I loved him when he first came here. He had serious ability to unlock defences and always took a pop from outside the box. Hardly if ever does either and is getting slower every season. His passing for a player in his position is miles off it. I can’t get over how bad that pass was last night, and he does it 5-6 times a game which either gives the ball away or stops an attack for us. falkirkNS, The Godfather and STEPPS BOY 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essandoh 21,890 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, Prso's headband said: I loved him when he first came here. He had serious ability to unlock defences and always took a pop from outside the box. Hardly if ever does either and is getting slower every season. His passing for a player in his position is miles off it. I can’t get over how bad that pass was last night, and he does it 5-6 times a game which either gives the ball away or stops an attack for us. Dont think he’s ever scored from outside the box but I could be wrong Always balloons them over Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendofCoop 18,125 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 There can be no glossing over that last night. We have to admit that our players totally shite themselves coming up against Aberdeen and Brown. The manager and captain both seem to think we did well in spells last night and that was an acceptable level. Sorry Gio, your honeymoon period ended last night. Things need addressing in the dressing room, starting with our mentality. BlueHatBlueDay, falkirkNS, delparlane and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prso's headband 36,830 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 13 minutes ago, Essandoh said: Dont think he’s ever scored from outside the box but I could be wrong Always balloons them over I just liked the fact he tried tbh mate, we’re absolutely criminal for it. Now though his general play is non-existent. A passenger for 99% of the time last night. I’d move him on and reinvest some of the money we’d get for him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 75,773 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 22 minutes ago, sausagetrunks said: We need new players in that midfield Have done since the summer. Lundstram in hindsight was a woeful decision. Probably won't get what we need unless there has been work in the background done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prso's headband 36,830 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 23 minutes ago, Essandoh said: It’s not that unlikely that we could be back 6 clear or potentially 7 clear next Wednesday night. Ross should be working every hour until then to get Souttar, a right winger and another midfielder in the door. It stings but we’ve came through our toughest period of the season with 27 points from a possible 29. It doesn’t excuse last night, but better Rangers teams have went to Pittodrie and lost. Frustrating performance but perspective needed. Some seem to be letting the noise of others get to them. More focus should be on Clancy tbh. It’s about time we called it out. Kents two yellows aren’t even fouls and forcing Barisic to go off after Brown had a word in his ear was scandalous. I still think we’ll go to the piggery at least 6 clear, however if it is only 4 we’ll know we’re in a serious fight for the title. magic8ball and delparlane 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Colin Traive 23,879 Posted January 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2022 I remember when we signed Terry Hurlock for games like these and the scum. Not the most skilful player and we had better already at the club but he had a presence and could not be intimidated. Don’t remember us ever being bullied when he was playing. A bit of finesse around an enforcer from guys like Kamara is fine but we need a much stronger core, we’re too weak, especially against teams who play against us as if their families’ lives depended on it. You need to win that battle and earn that right to play the pretty stuff. Sunglasses Ron, 32Blue, BlueAvenger and 2 others 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 75,773 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 10 minutes ago, LegendofCoop said: There can be no glossing over that last night. We have to admit that our players totally shite themselves coming up against Aberdeen and Brown. The manager and captain both seem to think we did well in spells last night and that was an acceptable level. Sorry Gio, your honeymoon period ended last night. Things need addressing in the dressing room, starting with our mentality. Harsh but it's needed. Even the interview after the game was worrying Can't go into games like that and playing a boy who's just arrived. Sands wasn't the worst granted but didn't appear to do anything either. Our full backs were a big part of our success and they are being held back for some reason. That last night was far too defensive against that shite. LegendofCoop 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 87,398 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 I thought meltdowns were bad on here at times but I just had a look at FF there. Fucking hell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 19,594 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 17 minutes ago, .Williamson. said: I thought meltdowns were bad on here at times but I just had a look at FF there. Fucking hell Just seen a thread called “clancy the INFLUENCER” Sounds like a baddie from a movie. Johnstone Burgh 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1963 910 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 The majority of us must've thought WTF at the starting midfield, worrying that the manager thought it would do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyserSoze 15,289 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 When we start missing one player, who is away on international duty, you just know you’re heading for trouble If Aribo was playing last night I doubt we would have dropped points. To me that is the problem BlueAvenger and chris182 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HG5 12,259 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 8 hours ago, kelvd1873 said: You imagine Morelos doing this to brown as he ran off, automatic booking Spot on with your last couple of comments, mate👍 MacBoyd 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart1994 4,536 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Not hitting the panic button, being realistic about football you are always going to have performances/results like that throughout a season (doesn't soften the blow right enough). Just need to pick ourselves up and move on and make sure a performance like that is few and far between. Agree that we could be doing with some more reinforcements sooner rather than later. Usually hate moaning about ref's but will make an exception of that for Clancy, holy fuck man. Really really bad at his job, stopped the game at every chance he got, Kent's two bookings were as soft as shite and unnecessary ( bad day when Andy Walker is sticking up for us) Hayes probably should've been off, then too send Barasic off as a result of that and leave us down to nine was laughable. McCrorie lucky to be on the park as well, his booking should've been his second considering he had a challenge on Sands well after the ball had been played. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essandoh 21,890 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Really don’t understand the whole ‘can’t appeal a second yellow’ rule. kelvd1873 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_4 37,621 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 16 minutes ago, KeyserSoze said: When we start missing one player, who is away on international duty, you just know you’re heading for trouble If Aribo was playing last night I doubt we would have dropped points. To me that is the problem It’s not just one though, is it? Essandoh 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essandoh 21,890 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 3 minutes ago, graeme_4 said: It’s not just one though, is it? Surprised more hasn’t been made of how many players we were missing last night On another night we get three points, I don’t recall them having many clear cut opportunities Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
They Gnu 11,554 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 59 minutes ago, Prso's headband said: More focus should be on Clancy tbh. It’s about time we called it out. Kents two yellows aren’t even fouls and forcing Barisic to go off after Brown had a word in his ear was scandalous. I still think we’ll go to the piggery at least 6 clear, however if it is only 4 we’ll know we’re in a serious fight for the title. A nose bleed caused when Barasic got smacked twice in the face, right in front of the linesman Prso's headband and magic8ball 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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