*****The Official Nonce FC v Rangers Match Thread*****

[Valance1690 4,086]

3 minutes ago, J-Maestro said:

celtic were getting battered by Hearts, if Boyce doesn't miss his penalty they go on to win that game. We are much better going forward than them. 

Don't doubt that man for man we are better all over the park.

We just seem to have dropped 10/15 yards back under Gio and are putting ourselves under unnecessary pressure which then in turn makes it harder for us to create when we do win the ball back

Can see the arguement for us sitting in then hitting on the counter but that's just not how this squad plays. 

 

[MattyBlue 17,590]

[sRcFoCt 8,173]

 

[skinnymate1690 773]

Attack them and we will win comfortably, sit back and soak up pressure and we will be in trouble IMO.

I’d start sakala through the middle for his pace 

[bluenose244 2,631]

Radio loyal for me tonight.. 

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[JackAlex93 12,471]

Just now, skinnymate1690 said:

Attack them and we will win comfortably, sit back and soak up pressure and we will be in trouble IMO.

I’d start sakala through the middle for his pace 

I'd reckon we'll have to deal with early Celtic pressure but if we can come through that unscathed then we should be fine

[Essandoh 21,802]

Just now, bluenose244 said:

Radio loyal for me tonight.. 

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RangersTV probably has an audio option with Tom Miller etc

[Finny 6,072]

Long wait until tonight. Think il try and hold off trying to crack a beer until 2 o'clock. Into these scum bastards Rangers. At them from the start and have scottie showing the rest of the boys not to give them a minutes peace. To early for Jack unfortunately. 

[Johnsey 1,540]

Hope Gio plays it perfectly but anything like that Aberdeen match and we will be in trouble. Need everyone 100% up for it.

[Misteral 2,948]

Think this will be a cracking game ending with a victory for the famous. Canny wait.

[.Williamson. 87,117]

20 minutes ago, BridgeIsBlue said:

 

Class 

[J-Maestro 13,814]

10 minutes ago, Valance1690 said:

Don't doubt that man for man we are better all over the park.

We just seem to have dropped 10/15 yards back under Gio and are putting ourselves under unnecessary pressure which then in turn makes it harder for us to create when we do win the ball back

Can see the arguement for us sitting in then hitting on the counter but that's just not how this squad plays. 

 

Even last year when they were absolutely shite we had to soak up some pressure from them early on. They're not as good as us, but they're not terrible.

If we play daft we can let them in and allow them to gain confidence. Invite them in and if we break up the park early they'll shit it early on. They're not great at breaking well marshalled teams down either.

[Essandoh 21,802]

Got an awful feeling Itten and Sands are in the starting line up tonight

Most likely just nerves 

[SIRB_72 4,148]

I think it'll be a wee bit similar to the Edniburgh Derby last night (just with a bit more quality).

celtic will come out the traps flying just like Hibs did for the first 15-20 minutes. If we can weather that early storm we'll bring ourselves into the game and gradually look stronger the game goes on because of our quality.

Like I said the "them" thread. Have our forward line on the half way line and let their centre halfs have the ball and block off the passing routes. Defend like that and we'll be just fine because there are goals our team!!

[OhW 4,684]

7 minutes ago, skinnymate1690 said:

Attack them and we will win comfortably, sit back and soak up pressure and we will be in trouble IMO.

I’d start sakala through the middle for his pace 

Bit contradictory 

[.Williamson. 87,117]

3 minutes ago, Essandoh said:

Got an awful feeling Itten and Sands are in the starting line up tonight

Most likely just nerves 

That can’t happen. I will be fucking furious if I see that 

[Chambo 197]

McGregor

Tav Goldson Balogun Barisic

Arfield Kamara

Diallo Aribo Kent

Roofe

 

Sakala on the last 30 minutes when they inevitably tire. 

[Valance1690 4,086]

1 minute ago, J-Maestro said:

Even last year when they were absolutely shite we had to soak up some pressure from them early on. They're not as good as us, but they're not terrible.

If we play daft we can let them in and allow them to gain confidence. Invite them in and if we break up the park early they'll shit it early on. They're not great at breaking well marshalled teams down either.

Not exactly how I'm feeling about us after Saturday's shitshow!

From the limited amount I've seen this season, teams who press their defence/keeper cause them problems

Sit off them and you're playing into their hands

If we setup correctly we win. If not we could easily be onto a very bad loss. All on Gio now for me

[.Williamson. 87,117]

Just now, Chambo said:

McGregor

Tav Goldson Balogun Barisic

Arfield Kamara

Diallo Aribo Kent

Roofe

 

Sakala on the last 30 minutes when they inevitably tire. 

The only acceptable starting lineup 

[Nk89 1,434]

1 minute ago, Chambo said:

McGregor

Tav Goldson Balogun Barisic

Arfield Kamara

Diallo Aribo Kent

Roofe

 

Sakala on the last 30 minutes when they inevitably tire. 

This has to be the team, anything else n its the wrong starting 11

[ritchieshearercaldow 22,370]

Hope Gio has a plan.

If they win they get bragging rights but it’s not over.

[SIRB_72 4,148]

Another reason for starting Balogun that I'd never really given thought to is his threat from attacking set pieces which Bassey just hasn't really given us.

We know we can get them from set pieces. The stats show we're pretty good at them and that they concede nearly half of their goals from set pieces. With Goldson, Balogun & Roofe in their box we can cause some real problems.

 

[Essandoh 21,802]

We’ve got the Battle Fever on

Until the day is done

[Valance1690 4,086]

19 minutes ago, Chambo said:

McGregor

Tav Goldson Balogun Barisic

Arfield Kamara

Diallo Aribo Kent

Roofe

 

Sakala on the last 30 minutes when they inevitably tire. 

That's the team that's apparently being 'leaked' for us

 

[Prso's headband 36,708]

I can see this being a similar game to Tynecastle tbh. They’ll leave acres of space behind in the first 20-25 minutes. 
 

3 of 4 of our backline are comfortable playing 30-40 yard passes so it should be able to create a few chances for us. 
 

I’m going 2-0 Diallo and Kent