Brubear 2,973 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 11 minutes ago, plymouthranger said: Any result where the GD is 1 or less to them would be outstanding. Worried about Borna and Bassey, this is a big big jump for them How is it a big junp up for a Croatian internationalist. His form is poor at present but he has played in many big games. scottyc06, Boybluesy, Rangers_no1 and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Blue Legend 63,433 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 If nothing else it was nice to see Lambert wheeled out yet again by BBC Scotland. JackAlex93 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueAvenger 10,756 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 I don’t expect much and fear the worst tonight. To be honest I’m more concerned about Sunday. LiverpoolBlue, Ivybank and ritchieshearercaldow 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwallowsHisOwnSpunk 7,993 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Can see it being like the Leverkusen games and we won’t get near them, it’s to be expected against a club like Dortmund. The only chance clubs like us have against them is backs to the wall and hold out for a draw, or snatch a win from a breakaway/set piece. Unfortunately we don’t have the players to play in that manner and we haven’t done since the days of Walter. Gio couldn’t even get the players to hold onto a lead against Aberdeen or Ross County. Of course there is always a chance our players have the game of their life and Dortmund have a stinker but it’s unlikely, especially with some key players out/not fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Malkytfp1 19,666 Posted February 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 17, 2022 6 minutes ago, SwallowsHisOwnSpunk said: Can see it being like the Leverkusen games and we won’t get near them, it’s to be expected against a club like Dortmund. The only chance clubs like us have against them is backs to the wall and hold out for a draw, or snatch a win from a breakaway/set piece. Unfortunately we don’t have the players to play in that manner and we haven’t done since the days of Walter. Gio couldn’t even get the players to hold onto a lead against Aberdeen or Ross County. Of course there is always a chance our players have the game of their life and Dortmund have a stinker but it’s unlikely, especially with some key players out/not fit. Did you say the same against Villarreal, FC Porto, Benfica, Olympic Lyon? Jasper Blues, Rangers_no1, Bluekev and 4 others 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwallowsHisOwnSpunk 7,993 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 12 minutes ago, Malkytfp1 said: Did you say the same against Villarreal, FC Porto, Benfica, Olympic Lyon? I’d say Leverkusen were clearly a step above those sides. Dortmund even more so. Lyon = Were sitting just above mid table in the French league. Porto & Benfica = We’re in a transition period and whilst still good sides they were not the same sides that we’re making an impact in the Champions League. Can’t really remember much about Villarreal game to be honest. plymouthranger and HG5 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthranger 4,265 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 34 minutes ago, Brubear said: How is it a big junp up for a Croatian internationalist. His form is poor at present but he has played in many big games. Normally I’d agree, but Bornas struggled against almost every Scottish Prem side this season. He’s likely coming up against Brandt and Akanji tonight… WeeJacksonRFC and SwallowsHisOwnSpunk 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Malkytfp1 19,666 Posted February 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 17, 2022 4 minutes ago, SwallowsHisOwnSpunk said: I’d say Leverkusen were clearly a step above those sides. Dortmund even more so. Lyon = Were sitting just above mid table in the French league. Porto & Benfica = We’re in a transition period and whilst still good sides they were not the same sides that we’re making an impact in the Champions League. Can’t really remember much about Villarreal game to be honest. It's eleven men against eleven men. When you see teams like Basel going and winning at the Etihad or Sheriff beating Real Madrid you see what a bit of belief can do. Saying things like Gio couldn't even hold out against Ross county does nobody any favours but. SPWF, wully, LiverpoolBlue and 2 others 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al 55 9,526 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 58 minutes ago, Brubear said: How is it a big junp up for a Croatian internationalist. His form is poor at present but he has played in many big games. Because he’s been an absolute liability. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers_no1 34,533 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 51 minutes ago, SwallowsHisOwnSpunk said: I’d say Leverkusen were clearly a step above those sides. Dortmund even more so. Lyon = Were sitting just above mid table in the French league. Porto & Benfica = We’re in a transition period and whilst still good sides they were not the same sides that we’re making an impact in the Champions League. Can’t really remember much about Villarreal game to be honest. Porto made the QFs of CL the season after we played them.. SPWF and Malkytfp1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 32,499 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Without Haaland, I expect this game to be close. We have every chance of scoring against a leaky defence. It all depends on who our left-sided CH is and if Tav & Borna compete against their wide men. Sands over Bassey for me and I don't think Ramsey has shown enough yet to start in this game. We will see... I think we will compete in every other area of the park. 1-1 and then we take our chances at a packed Ibrox with Haaland returning to their line-up. Malkytfp1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers_no1 34,533 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 52 minutes ago, plymouthranger said: Normally I’d agree, but Bornas struggled against almost every Scottish Prem side this season. He’s likely coming up against Brandt and Akanji tonight… He really hasn't, over exaggeration. Akanji is a CB, more than happy if he plays RB tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackAlex93 12,624 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Malkytfp1 said: Did you say the same against Villarreal, FC Porto, Benfica, Olympic Lyon? Leverkusen were levels above the teams mentioned Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_4 37,621 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 I’ve a wee sneaky feeling we might get a draw here, that said if we got pumped 5-0 I wouldn’t be that surprised either. The left side of defence is giving me the absolute fear. Hopefully Jack is fit to start. HG5, ShanksRFC and ritchieshearercaldow 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritchieshearercaldow 22,393 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 7 minutes ago, graeme_4 said: I’ve a wee sneaky feeling we might get a draw here, that said if we got pumped 5-0 I wouldn’t be that surprised either. The left side of defence is giving me the absolute fear. Hopefully Jack is fit to start. I’ll go with the 5-0 mate and hope to be surprised I’m only interested in 56 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotstopper 788 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Just hope they don't get many corners or high cross balls as we are shite at defending them at the moment. 0-0 will do me fine but would love a 0-1 or 1-2, fingers crossed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malkytfp1 19,666 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 30 minutes ago, JackAlex93 said: Leverkusen were levels above the teams mentioned Possibly one of the best teams I've seen at Ibrox. However, I still maintain they caught us during a bad spell that season and we vastly underperformed. That's being said, it could be Leverkusen, Leeds or Livorno I still would not write us off before a ball is kicked. JackAlex93 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GersInCanada 7,775 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 We cannot sit back and let them come at us (that's the recipe for a pumping). To get something from the game we have to be in their faces for 90 mins and apply a high press when possible. Don't let them play the way they want to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malkytfp1 19,666 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 1 minute ago, Malkytfp1 said: Possibly one of the best teams I've seen at Ibrox. However, I still maintain they caught us during a bad spell that season and we vastly underperformed. That's being said, it could be Leverkusen, Leeds or Livorno I still would not write us off before a ball is kicked. Also fwiw saying Leverkusen were levels above Porto Benfica etc isn't exactly accurate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 69,621 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 1 minute ago, GersInCanada said: We cannot sit back and let them come at us (that's the recipe for a pumping). To get something from the game we have to be in their faces for 90 mins and apply a high press when possible. Don't let them play the way they want to. That's not going to happen thankfully. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 73,921 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 1 minute ago, Malkytfp1 said: Also fwiw saying Leverkusen were levels above Porto Benfica etc isn't exactly accurate. It is. Nobody we’ve played in Europe have come close to Leverkusen, they absolutely strolled both games without breaking a sweat graeme_4 and JackAlex93 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 69,621 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 That Leverkusen side were excellent but if the game had been 4 months earlier I think we would have given them a competitive game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 69,621 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Just now, ForeverAndEver said: It is. Nobody we’ve played in Europe have come close to Leverkusen, they absolutely strolled both games without breaking a sweat We only played them once. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 73,921 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Just now, The Specky Liar said: We only played them once. Unsure if fishing or not.. The Specky Forum Organiser 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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