*****The Official Rangers v BVB Match Thread*****

[.Williamson. 82,691]

15 minutes ago, Thermopylae said:

I don't think it's a black and white issue even a 10% drop in commitment can make a big difference to the outcome ... I think a similar thing happened on Sunday it's just easy to lose that little bit of edge that you need when you think the result is in the bag

I think you are wrong 

[MurrayWilson 3,433]

There is a few things you can criticize them for on sunday. Losing a goal from a corner, bad decision making in the last 3rd and not getting shots on target are 3 but a lack of commitment aint one. Dont think anyone lacked commitment maybe bar Diallo in that 50/50. 

[G.E.C. 18,852]

1 hour ago, Thermopylae said:

Much more likely to beat the manky mob to the title than win the Europa league because the games in that just get harder from here

If we go through, depending on the luck of the draw we have a good chance of reaching the Quarters.

I’d fancy us to beat Galatasaray or Red Star.

[Orange and Blue 1,173]

The way we played over in Germany would be the best way to approach this game. Attack is the best form of defence, us scoring first will finish it.

[Bad Robot 21,321]

3 minutes ago, Orange and Blue said:

The way we played over in Germany would be the best way to approach this game. Attack is the best form of defence, us scoring first will finish it.

If we score first you think Gio will try shut up shop?, seems to be a thing of his or was 

[GersInCanada 7,775]

21 minutes ago, Bad Robot said:

If we score first you think Gio will try shut up shop?, seems to be a thing of his or was 

I think that Gio has learned where his squads strengths lie and sitting back in defense is not one of them 

[bluenoz 30,960]

his approach against celtic was to soak up pressure for twenty minutes which was a ludicrous decision. 

If he does something similar at home against Dortmund, it will be a long night.

I believe he learned a lot from the scum game. Here's hoping.

[Zappa6995 3,666]

First goals the winner.

[Malkytfp1 18,618]

24 minutes ago, bluenoz said:

his approach against celtic was to soak up pressure for twenty minutes which was a ludicrous decision. 

If he does something similar at home against Dortmund, it will be a long night.

I believe he learned a lot from the scum game. Here's hoping.

Couldn't agree more pal. It was evident he asked the players to sit deep and settle in at the tarriers. 2nd half, albeit the game was over, he changed it up and reintroduced the high press. Then went on to continue with the high press against Hearts and Hibs and in both games we excelled. Was brave to try it in Dortmund but it really paid off. 

[Jasper Blues 500]

27 minutes ago, Zappa6995 said:

First goals the winner.

Why, they have to score at least 3. 

[Rangers_no1 32,631]

25 minutes ago, Jasper Blues said:

Why, they have to score at least 3. 

Not true.

[MattyBlue 17,137]

 

[Clemdog 39,389]

6 minutes ago, MattyBlue said:

 

Not going to slag our fans for accepting their graciousness, but honestly fuck that after getting pumped 4-2.

[MattyBlue 17,137]

3 minutes ago, GabrielTomato said:

Not going to slag our fans for accepting their graciousness, but honestly fuck that after getting pumped 4-2.

Indeed, I’m not sure what to make of it tbh but fair play to them I guess 😅

[Prso's headband 35,593]

Can’t see us not scoring. 
 

In typical Rangers fashion though we’ll be biting our nails towards the end, probably similar to the Young Boys game where we’re going through no problem until the last 10 mins they’ll sneak a goal and it’ll be a nerve wracking finish. 
 

Head says 3-2 Dortmund. 

[Brian Fantana 28,894]

We will need to score against them, they'll be fucking flying from the get go.

[Blumhoilann 6,712]

2 hours ago, Bad Robot said:

If we score first you think Gio will try shut up shop?, seems to be a thing of his or was 

F99k,I hope not.

[andyhrfc 2,242]

Same formula again.  They will score at some point and if they score first I hope we don’t retreat into our shell.

Can see another bag full of goals, hopefully we get at least an even share.   Will take 2-2 or 3-3.

[graeme_4 34,674]

Fancy a 1-2 loss and us to go through. 

[Bad Robot 21,321]

Kent, Kent to tear them apart, again 

[Broxi 11,516]

Dortmund beating us 2-0 is extremely conceivable, and once it's on an equal footing they are favourites again.

We need to be right at it again. 

[Real Ranger 3,195]

3 hours ago, bluenoz said:

his approach against celtic was to soak up pressure for twenty minutes which was a ludicrous decision. 

If he does something similar at home against Dortmund, it will be a long night.

I believe he learned a lot from the scum game. Here's hoping.

To be fair to Gio, in his post match interview he stated he’d told the players what too expect and how to counteract it but they didn’t follow the plan.

[BlueThunder 8,454]

3 hours ago, Zappa6995 said:

First goals the winner.

I’d happily take 0-1

[JackAlex93 11,373]

Need to be right at it from the off on Thursday. Need to go after them like we did in Germany. If we sit back and try to soak up pressure we'll get pumped.

[falkirkNS 6,298]

12 hours ago, GersInCanada said:

Same tactics as the 1st leg required.

McGregor should be dropped. We need a keeper who will come for crosses.

As much as hes done especially since he came back and always turns up when you think hes done, hes completely done for set pieces, i feel we could concede at every corner, i have no confidence in defending corners.