KeyserSoze 14,438 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Does anyone actually think that GVB and his team have set us up to play square baw football? I’m not so sure you know- his recent acquisitions feel like he likes to attack quick up the sides with a target man. I know we are missing key players but I can’t believe he’s setting us up ultra cautiously and scared to do something dangerous/take a chance Therefore I can only assume the players seem to forget the game plan pretty quickly and knock it about at a snail’s pace and sideways. two competitive games in and only the second half at Livi was only half decent. I’m confused as to what’s our style now. sausagetrunks, Juniorsparkie, HG5 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unionblue 3,219 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 I agree, looked that way last night, not a lot of direction other than square baw Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperLeeMcCulloch 2,313 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 1 minute ago, KeyserSoze said: Does anyone actually think that GVB and his team have set us up to play square baw football? I’m not so sure you know- his recent acquisitions feel like he likes to attack quick up the sides with a target man. I know we are missing key players but I can’t believe he’s setting us up ultra cautiously and scared to do something dangerous/take a chance Therefore I can only assume the players seem to forget the game plan pretty quickly and knock it about at a snail’s pace and sideways. two competitive games in and only the second half at Livi was only half decent. I’m confused as to what’s our style now. The square balls and sideways passing have been a problem since Gerrard, GVB didn't help last night mind you by playing Kamara and Jack as a 2, Jack didn't look fit and Kamara has proven time and time again he needs to be in a 3 man midfield or not play at all. The forward line where poor last night but we could have had any front 3 in the world and they would have struggled, one passage of play in the 2nd half we worked it well to there box with Matondo in about 10 yards of space on the right Kamara just needs to slip him in, instead he turns and passes it backwards giving USG a chance to get back into shape, that surely can't be coming from the coach. HG5, KeyserSoze, Howsitgoing and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theiconicman 2,947 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 We've proved over the last two seasons we're at our best when we play with a high tempo and press and attack teams. If we choose to play safe and defensively we fail, demonstrated by last night. We need to play a 4-2-3-1 for every game, the only difference with harder teams is drop the two wingers and fullbacks a bit deeper to support rather than attack. NeoGeo7 and Sunglasses Ron 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,268 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 You can't add a midfielder to a back 4, have 2 defensive midfielders in the middle, and expect anything other than problems against teams not wanting possession, sitting in banks of 4 or 5, and looking to hit on the counter. KeyserSoze, dougie76, Ibrox_Nights and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SteveEarle 9,680 Posted August 3, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 3, 2022 There's a few in the side who need their baws squarely toed after last night! kelvd1873, gmcf, Bigdave30 and 7 others 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniescu 2,949 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Doesn't make any difference which system you play, if every single player continually gives the ball away cheaply. Leighton loyal and HG5 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,287 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 We were far too conservative in possession last night. Gio set the game up for 0-0 or 1-0. But also, the high press was clearly missing last night. Their defence was never under pressure and we were always chasing the game. Kent & Morelos' high press doesn't get enough credit. Tillman has to play inside. Sticking him out wide is a waste. We had absolutely nothing on the left side which contributed to Barisic having a nightmare. Sands only knew how to pass to the right, either to Goldson or Tav. There was no balance in the team. SANDYGER and Leighton loyal 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bydo 3,205 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 This picture makes me rage. Bigdave30, gmcf and HG5 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie 12,905 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, Bydo said: This picture makes me rage. It upside down,turn it round and you get Dutch total football. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyserSoze 14,438 Posted August 3, 2022 Author Share Posted August 3, 2022 2 hours ago, Bydo said: This picture makes me rage. It’s worse than we thought fucking hell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
superallysbears 7,479 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 This three at the back needs binned, it's ok changing in game when we need something to happen, I can't believe he went that way last night, obviously the players let him down trying to implement it but all the more reason to go with what's natural to them in an important game, there's a time and a place for it and last night wasn't it. glasgow argyle 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoGeo7 10,260 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 4 hours ago, theiconicman said: We've proved over the last two seasons we're at our best when we play with a high tempo and press and attack teams. If we choose to play safe and defensively we fail, demonstrated by last night. We need to play a 4-2-3-1 for every game, the only difference with harder teams is drop the two wingers and fullbacks a bit deeper to support rather than attack. Showed way too much respect, I mean 2 months ago we were in the Europa cup final and we play that cautiously away to a team most people haven’t heard of. Sunglasses Ron and AGC123 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Ranger 3,187 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Gio’s went from a tactical genius in May to a clueless tactically naive manager August. That’s Rangers forums for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers Da 1872 61 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 3 hours ago, Bydo said: This picture makes me rage. You'll be thankful i don't have the words to describe how bad and embarrassing that is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theiconicman 2,947 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 On 03/08/2022 at 22:00, Rangers Da 1872 said: You'll be thankful i don't have the words to describe how bad and embarrassing that is. So fucking embarassing that we had 15 players on the pitch and still lost! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanoli 4,623 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 On 03/08/2022 at 18:39, Bydo said: This picture makes me rage. This has defined us domestically ever since returning to the top flight, barring most of the 55 season. Limited midfielders hoping Tav can come up with something. I think Gio has got pass marks so far, but i’m not convinced he’s impressed a clear style of play or philosophy on the team, or if he even has one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,017 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 I can't remember a time this has not been a complaint about the team in my 20+ years following us. GA1972, TEFTONG and Essandoh 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essandoh 21,104 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 17 minutes ago, King Jela said: I can't remember a time this has not been a complaint about the team in my 20+ years following us. Barry Backpass King Jela, GA1972 and MacBoyd 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Bear 15,048 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 3 hours ago, Essandoh said: Barry Backpass The Crab 😅 Essandoh 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman36 3,453 Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 17 hours ago, King Jela said: I can't remember a time this has not been a complaint about the team in my 20+ years following us. Pretty much want gazza and Laudrup back Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie0202 12,006 Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Gman36 said: Pretty much want gazza and Laudrup back And a bag a cans Gman36, Blueshoff and HuistraHairDo 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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