rfc_no1fan 13 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 BARRY FERGUSON has told Rangers they must improve when defending set pieces if they're to win the SPL title this season. Christos Karipidis scores an own goal for RangersBoth of the goals they conceded in the 2-1 loss to Hearts at Tynecastle came from two free kicks in the first quarter of the match. That's what ultimately led to their defeat because although Christos Karipidis then put the ball in his own net, Gers couldn't force an equaliser. After being so good at the back last season, Ferguson knows he and his team-mates must toughen up once again in that department. He said: "The manager summed it up in the dressing room when he said the first 20 minutes lost us the game. "Two set pieces were what undid us when they only had three chances all game and Allan McGregor had just one save to make. "Apart from that, they never created anything but in dropping 10 points so far away from home, we're not showing the form that we need to to win the title. "It's disappointing that set pieces have cost us again because we were very strong when the ball was played into the box last season. "It's something we'll need to sit down, have a chat about and go through because we need to get better in that respect." Ferguson had a quiet game and admits he's still not fully match fit after five months out with an ankle injury. He feels it will take another handful of first-team outings before he can say he is back to his best again. The skipper added: "It'll be another few games before I'm totally up to speed. I've made four starts but I've still got a bit to go. "I need to catch up with the other boys. In pre-season, you normally play eight games so I've still got another couple of weeks before I'm there. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Still not match fit and still playing 90 minutes I'd respect Barry more if he came out and said he was poor, his performances were affecting the team and he is not fit enough to complete 90 minutes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlippinEck 3,716 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 he should be playing in reserves to get fitness or bounce games, not crucial must win ties Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASCIIDK 5 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Create some fucking chances Ferguson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_glasgow 2 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 sh*t the fcuk ya wee tit, why do we have to have this every time we get a bad result. Do your talking on the fucking park Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOLUWDC 1 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 sh*t the fcuk ya wee tit, why do we have to have this every time we get a bad result. Do your talking on the fucking park Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwellrfc 6 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 he cant use not being fit as an excuse for playin shite. if hes not fit he shouldnt be playin fs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvager 498 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 When I read that it made me sick. What is Walter thinking? What is Edu thinking? What is the team thinking? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delparlane 5,720 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Another handful of outings - what, 2 or 3 games? 6-9 more points potentially dropped in the process? Gies a @#!!*&% break... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Same old pish. Ferguson, your time is up aswell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lad 0 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 I hate ferguson nowadays. Mendes and Davis in the centre for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayboleLoyal_atb 3,764 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksen_da_best 2,034 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 I hate people using the Not match fit excuse.. Most players can get match fit within 1 or 2 games. That was Barrys 5th of the season. Jog on yah useless article. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam 0 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 stevie wonder can see he isnt fit.... ffs also agree with the "do you talking on the park" 100% agree with that bkay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1690 Posts 71 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 I agree he should get his fitness up in the stiffs. He had a couple of games there then fired straight into the first team. Based on what? His form in the stiffs? Na, because it's capn Barry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvager 498 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Barry seems to tell Walter what to do. Lets see Edu play alonside Davis and Mendes + a winger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootSpeedKillLight 0 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Let's face it, to Smith, Barry's progress is actually more important than the team's progress. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddrock 107 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Barry Ferguson can GTF its him and walter causing this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim1690 4,534 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Thats the final straw for me, Rangers is not your fucking plaything get fucking fit,shut your trap and only come back if your good enough. Makes me fucking sick!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas_Flute 11 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 He admits he's still not fully fit , Theres a perfect excuse why he should not be playing. Year in year out we hear the same pish from him " I'm going to come back better and stronger " and has done nothing but disapointed us. He should do the talking on the park instead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley1967 11 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 We can't afford to give Fergie 8 games to get fit the league is slipping away we played better as a team before he came back like playing a man short. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvager 498 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 This is straight from the camel's mouth so to speak. He comes back unfit and we get truly humped! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 He should be building up his match fitness in the reserves just like anyone else would have to do. Him walking straight into the side whilst not even 70% fit and continuing to play the full 90 when it's obvious he's struggling and it's affecting the team is nothing short of embarrassing. It's a load of bollocks and Walter Smith and Barry Ferguson know it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfc_no1fan 13 Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 He should be building up his match fitness in the reserves just like anyone else would have to do. Him walking straight into the side whilst not even 70% fit and continuing to play the full 90 when it's obvious he's struggling and it's affecting the team is nothing short of embarrassing. It's a load of bollocks and Walter Smith and Barry Ferguson know it. He didnt even produce in the first 25 minutes Thats why this "Im not match fit" doesnt wash He should be able to compete for at least 60 minutes before fading. He just isnt producing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelle1880 233 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 He and all the other players should shut the f*ck up and do their talking on the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biotechnology 2 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Shut the f*ck up Captain Chaos.Yer a liability-tell WS your playing in the reserves. Btw-IMHO I think WS would persevere with Mendes/BF in middle of the park all season even if we were getting stuffed all the time. GTF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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