***** The Official Rangers v Motherwell Match Thread *****

[RockwellGers 15,213]

Just now, OrangeRab said:

We’re not going to be in a title race. But there’s still a massive amount of work to even get us ready for next season.

There’s still a good 5-6 players getting on the pitch that are nowhere near it

That second half inspired disgust and despair. But we can certainly improve, I won't be going anywhere near writing off the season, personally.

[The Ibrox Derry 9,209]

I think he managed the squad quite well today, with Tuesday in mind.

[chris182 6,520]

5 minutes ago, theiconicman said:

Shocking drop off in 2nd half. The team looked dead on their feet. Worrying.

Away euro tie during the week remember so not too concerned at that

[KingKirk 26,414]

2 minutes ago, superallysbears said:

Yeah at the very least, most of them wouldn't make the bench in teams of yesteryear.

Forget going way back there isn't a player that would get in the starting 11 of the team that won 55. We've downgraded year on year since Gerrard left that's the problem. 

[bluenoz 32,285]

1 minute ago, The Ibrox Derry said:

I think he managed the squad quite well today, with Tuesday in mind.

He did, but it was risky.

[superallysbears 8,173]

Just now, KingKirk said:

Forget going way back there isn't a player that would get in the starting 11 of the team that won 55. We've downgraded year on year since Gerrard left that's the problem. 

Spot on 100% 

[Somemightsay7 3,089]

What's the point in Danilo? 

If he's not fit enough for even 5 minutes why is he on the bench? 

[ForeverAndEver 73,784]

Good first half, piss poor second.

Barron was the best player on the park, Balogun tried his hardest to let them attack us.

Big Phil’s army marches on.

[Bears r us 31,283]

A difficult away game on Tuesday travelling to Poland and our first 'home' game today, with a decent first half but poor second, but getting 3 points at this time in the season will do me fine. 

[Number5 2,283]

Good, positive 1st half.

Pish 2nd half.

Looked leggy.

Really need some quality added.

3pts and weekend not ruined 

 

[Somemightsay7 3,089]

Just now, ForeverAndEver said:

Good first half, piss poor second.

Barron was the best player on the park, Balogun tried his hardest to let them attack us.

Big Phil’s army marches on.

Having not watched the game, was he good because he was good, or because the rest were that bad? 

[steven33jackie 2,014]

Has any player anywhere in the world ever got match fit / sharpness sitting on the bench. Just wondering what the point is of having Danilo on the bench. Would be better getting minutes with the B team.

[OrangeRab 3,372]

5 minutes ago, RockwellGers said:

That second half inspired disgust and despair. But we can certainly improve, I won't be going anywhere near writing off the season, personally.

There’s no improving Wright, Matondo, McCausland, Dowell, Balogun, Souttar, Lawrence. 

They’re just not at the level. It is what it is. We won’t challenge for the title.

But the season isn’t a write off. CL money, 2 cups and the development of the squad all massively important. 

[Swagger 8,904]

7 minutes ago, Bristoe1872 said:

You must have been dreaming. And they'll sweep Hibs aside tomorrow. If you think this current squad will challenge for the title you aren't in denial you are on a different planet. 

Anybody thinking this squad can challenge is delusional 

That could easily ended up 2-2 

We are just about the best of the rest. celtic will romp it as it stands 

[HG5 12,174]

7 minutes ago, .Williamson. said:

Ally doing commentary for the United City game while we’re playing

No Rangers man him 

I thought that😂

[Swagger 8,904]

1 minute ago, steven33jackie said:

Has any player anywhere in the world ever got match fit / sharpness sitting on the bench. Just wondering what the point is of having Danilo on the bench. Would be better getting minutes with the B team.

Don’t understand it. Just what the fuck is going on 

[Zappa6995 3,772]

A wins a win but the difference in each half is worrying

[Sunglasses Ron 2,619]

Still need to be far more ruthless but 3 points and building unity.

[psb07158 35,225]

Good first half

The less said about the second, the better, but though that could comfortably have been 3 or 4 with the chances we missed

[Number5 2,283]

2 minutes ago, Swagger said:

Anybody thinking this squad can challenge is delusional 

That could easily ended up 2-2 

We are just about the best of the rest. celtic will romp it as it stands 

Absolutely nobody thinks this squad can challenge.

[The Ibrox Derry 9,209]

Well done Ross County 90 plus 5 when they equalised v Scumdee Utd

[DrLaudrup 5,038]

Obviously a good result but I’m raging at that second half. Time after time we fail to kill teams and make it difficult for ourselves. We could easily have drawn or lost that match today. 
 

Clearly the side the finished the match won’t be our first choice 11. The first half was excellent but we had experience players second half against Motherwell youth due to their injuries and we played with zero composure. Experience players looked nervous and the usual suspects continue to let us down showing they are nowhere near good enough. McAusland etc continue to offer absolutely nothing. Tav is fine with good players infront of him as in first half but as soon as they are off he’s totally exposed. To have experienced Rangers players resorting to hopeful punts up the park at “home” against a shocking Motherwell side is unacceptable. We need to have far more compusure and better game management. I’d be furious in there in spite of the result. 

[blaudrup 6,140]

There's a hell of a lot riding on the Kiev match, that was a bit dispiriting by the end.  Confusing subs....

Watching Dowell getting subbed on

[ForeverAndEver 73,784]

10 minutes ago, Somemightsay7 said:

Having not watched the game, was he good because he was good, or because the rest were that bad? 

He was good

[Mafeking St. 415]

If we are looking to rebuild get rid of Ridvan, he sold the jerseys on Tuesday and his passing ended every attack he was involved in today. He will cost us points this season.