Boab 73 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 The article is an outright preview to the St Johnstone game but... ...Rangers, of course, are missing Davie Weir at Hampden after his post-Old Firm red card on Wednesday night. Injury victims Lee McCulloch and Allan McGregor are also out but Kevin Thomson can come back in and Kirk Broadfoot is free from Scottish Cup suspension. McCoist also hinted that there may be a dramatic return for Thomas Buffel to the squad. http://www.rangers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Ne...1292773,00.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibroxblue 122 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I hope he does come back into the picture. Undoubtedly a talented player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_RFC87 762 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 might freshen us up a bit! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Rangers (from): Alexander, Whittaker, Dailly, Cuellar, Papac, Ferguson, Davis, Burke, Thomson, Boyd, Cousin, Novo, Naismith, G Smith, Darcheville, S Smith, Furman, Gow, Hemdani. Thats the squad from the BBC site, Buffel's not there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbyst 570 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 good stuff, hopefully he gives us that wee bit extra sumthin tae push on and win this fukin thing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 Rangers (from): Alexander, Whittaker, Dailly, Cuellar, Papac, Ferguson, Davis, Burke, Thomson, Boyd, Cousin, Novo, Naismith, G Smith, Darcheville, S Smith, Furman, Gow, Hemdani. Thats the squad from the BBC site, Buffel's not there. Would you believe Coisty or the Beeb? Seriously, the BBC have often been wrong with their pre-match squads this season and I'd have said that whether or not I'd posted this or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibroxblue 122 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Rangers (from): Alexander, Whittaker, Dailly, Cuellar, Papac, Ferguson, Davis, Burke, Thomson, Boyd, Cousin, Novo, Naismith, G Smith, Darcheville, S Smith, Furman, Gow, Hemdani. Thats the squad from the BBC site, Buffel's not there. The BBC's "squads" are unreliable. Don't see Broadfoot or Cousin there either and I reckon they're in contention. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR 1,480 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Rangers (from): Alexander, Whittaker, Dailly, Cuellar, Papac, Ferguson, Davis, Burke, Thomson, Boyd, Cousin, Novo, Naismith, G Smith, Darcheville, S Smith, Furman, Gow, Hemdani. Thats the squad from the BBC site, Buffel's not there. The BBC's "squads" are unreliable. Don't see Broadfoot or Cousin there either and I reckon they're in contention. Ahem....your point about Broadfoot is still valid tho Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooper1989 0 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Cousin's there mate.... doesn't surprise me to see Broadfoot omitted thought... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibroxblue 122 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Eyesight's going! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gers08 5 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 i agree perfect game(st.johnstone) 2 bring him bk into the team maybe gow on the bench and if the results goin our way give him a run out i think that with the suspensions n injures,these players need there 1st team sharpness if they are called up to a bigger game eg. celtic or any of the european games if walters playin the 4-5-1 maybe go wi: Alexander Whitty Cuellar Dailly Smith Ferguson Thompson Novo Buffel Naisy Boyd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 69 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Cousins name wasnt on the squad list on bbc for celtic game . so wouldnt rule out buffel being in there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GersDude90 1 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Dont trust the beeb Although, Walter promised Gow a play for the thistle game and he didnt play (or so i heard), so i wouldnt read to much into that. He's a bit weak, but we have strength in abundance, so he should be in contension. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy500 463 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Get In! Good news Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoff 7 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 he has been on the bench before this year but not been brought on as it will cost us. He will be oin the bench if we are short on numbers but don't get your hopes up of walter bringing him on! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueblue87 0 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I for one would be delighted to see him return to the first team for the St. Johnstone game. Our list of suspended/injured players isn't short, a pair of fresh legs would be good - especially when it belongs to a very good, experienced and hungry footballer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibroxblue 122 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 he has been on the bench before this year but not been brought on as it will cost us. He will be oin the bench if we are short on numbers but don't get your hopes up of walter bringing him on! He was brought on against East Stirling. I'm not sure if this "costing us" thing really exists. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamdaman 0 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Hope He Plays Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave87 0 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Didnt think he stood a chance of getting a game but sounds like he might afterall. Hope he does anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 9 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 *says nothing* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotBear 144 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 St Johnstone........fine. Fiorentina......maybe, I wouldn't select him though. Old Firm game.......keep Buffel well away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibroxblue 122 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 St Johnstone........fine. Fiorentina......maybe, I wouldn't select him though. Old Firm game.......keep Buffel well away. He's scored in an Old Firm game before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotBear 144 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 St Johnstone........fine. Fiorentina......maybe, I wouldn't select him though. Old Firm game.......keep Buffel well away. He's scored in an Old Firm game before. So has Bert Konterman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wreckedroy 33 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I've read on here many times that "it'll cost us" if Buffel plays any more games for us. Where does this info come from? Is it written fact or rumour? I've tried & failed to find it written anywhere. <_< Isn't it more likely that Walter just doesn't fancy Buffel in his team? Given Walters liking for players with a more "physical" presence I think this is definitely the more likely reason for Buffels continued absence from the squad. To the best of my knowledge the only time Walter has said anything of note about Buffel this season was months ago, when he said that Buffel was one of the "fringe" players who would feature "at some point in the season". I'm hoping that Buffel will feature at some point this weekend, but hopefully not wide left in McCullochs place. His only chance of impressing the management team enough to warrant continued selection is in his natural role behind the strikers. If Buffel does get a start I feel we may see this 11 starting:- -------------------------Alexander----------------------- Broadfoot--------Cuellar----------Papac---------Smith Davis----------Ferguson---------Thomson--------Novo ----------------Buffel------------------------------------- -----------------------------------Boyd------------------- Although, having seen this team written down in front of me, maybe not! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wreckedroy 33 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 *says nothing* Aw, go on! You know you want to! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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