Boab 73 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Portuguese Men of Whoar JEAN-CLAUDE DARCHEVILLE might not have hit the net against Sporting Lisbon at Ibrox last week but he remains confident he can be Rangers' hero in tomorrow night's hugely anticipated second-leg. The French striker once again put in a tireless shift in the goalless draw but came up against a defensive unit expertly marshalled by Brazilian centre-half Anderson Polga who is now out through injury. Darche believes that Paulo Bento's side will go for the jugular at home and hopes this will leave gaps which he can exploit. He said: "Yes, I can score in Lisbon, I think this is possible. "If we can continue to defend well in Portugal this will create space which is very important for me to run in to. "But I think the result at Ibrox was not bad for us because we did not lose an away goal which is what you need to do in European football. "We now have a chance of winning the second game and, you never know, one goal could be enough to take us through." Darcheville believes that Davie Weir will be a big loss for the second-leg due to his vast knowledge of playing at the top level. He said: "It is a loss to the team because Davie is a very good defender with a lot of experience. "To win games such as the second leg against Sporting you need players with experience but we have some players that can come in on the night as we now have a very big squad. "I think it can be very difficult for the players because before the Sporting game we had a very big match against Celtic. "It was not easy to get rest in between these games and that can make it tough but you will never hear any of us complaining. "We are in a good position right now and we all want to make the most of that." http://www.rangers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Ne...1284996,00.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShanksRFC 3,873 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 He owes us one from that miss against Lyon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_RFC87 762 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Pity it will probably be Cousin playing up front Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poetry_In_Blue 1,043 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I think JCD will start and Cousin coming on as a sub. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I'd like to think that everytime he play's, he thinks he can score! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stardog 11 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 He'll get a chance or two if he plays. I'd rather see Cousin start on his own though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart_RFC 41 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Coisty said Cousin will "feature at some point" which most likely means JCD will start. JCD will defo be our main threat for a goal..he is definatly capable but if he doesnt get any service like what happened at the home game then he wont be involved much Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mithrandir713 8 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Hope we give him some decent balls to chase. No expext to win a header against 6ft something defenders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gers31 246 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Its good to be confident Darch, Lets hope whoever playes up front for us score Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotBear 144 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 To be honest, my confidence in Darcheville has been eroding the longer the season has gone on. Initially he had injury troubles but looked dynamite whenever he was on the park. Now he's enjoying a run of fitness, but his form has been poor for me. Very poor at times. His touch looks off, he's looking slower and sluggish......just generally not looking as sharp. I've got a lot more confidence in Cousin to be honest. He's performed in big games against Lyon, Barca, Celtic, Bremen..........the longer he manages on the park tomorrow night, whether it's from the start or the bench, the better in my view. Not only do I think he's a better prospect for a goal, but I think we function more effectively as a team with him in the side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 For me, Cousin starts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvager 498 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 JCD looked awful vs DU and poor recently overall. Would much prefer to see Cousin or Boyd start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkiebear 1,013 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I admire his confidence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBoyd 355 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 JCD thinks it is possible for him to score. You'd hope it was "possible", he's a striker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ara 154 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 ...shouldn't be on the friggin plane if he didnae think "it's ever so slighty possible that, with a fair wind, there may be a teensy weensy chance of a goal ..." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YankatOxford 0 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 IF Daniel Cousin is fit, he starts. Because Daniel Cousin is the best striker playing for Rangers. I love JCD but he needs more balls played behind the defense or on into his feet, and he's not as effective at winning knockdowns. His first touch has been a bit weak recently as well and his finishing is not at Cousin or Boyd's level. Kris Boyd will only appear if Lisbon score. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
polar bear 0 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I'd like to think that everytime he play's, he thinks he can score! You'd hope so wouldn't you. You know Muff the more we get to see JCD play,the more he seems to fall down,have you noticed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark89 0 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Darchys a legend! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
port_bear 86 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 JCD thinks it is possible for him to score. You'd hope it was "possible", he's a striker As i've stated on another post Darcheville has only managed 1 goal in Europe this season despite 7 starts and 2 sub appearances and it wasn't even from open play, it was a PK. I have no faith in Darcheville to get us the goal we need tonight, I would much rather see Cousin or Boyd starting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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