Allan McGregor

[bluepeter 5,627]

We shouldn't even be having this discussion, in my opinion, because he shouldn't be back in the side. He was dropped for not playing well enough, and Alexander did nothing to warrant being dropped. McGregor has looked under-confident since his return, and is making too many mistakes. One of his plus points used to be that he commanded his box, and inspired confidence in those in front of him. Sadly, that is no longer the case.

[Youllneverwinaway 0]

Can't see why he should be dropped for losing that goal on Saturday. Unlike Borat, he at least had a player in front of him and got his hands on the ball.

I was thinking about this last night and thought, if we dropped a player every time they made a mistake, we'd be down to the U19's about now.

The guy needs games to build his confidence. Over recent weeks he's looked sharper than he did at the start of the season....I really can't see how dropping him would help him out. Also, you'd be throwing in a Keeper that's not match sharp!

His gaff at the weekend is indefensible, lets not try and dress it up by bringing Boruc into it.

It's December now and he's still making an error nearly every second week. He's been a total liability this season.

mcgregor not at level of last year but im sure given time we will get there

As i touched on before, this has been getting said for nearly 4 months now.

I've said this in previous threads, but this "he's still finding his feet" excuse is utterly absurd in my eyes. Young Ben Foster was thrown into Man Utd's game with Derby last year after being out injured for 10 months. He made two wonder saves from Kenny Miller and picked up the man of the match award. That is just one example.

TMWWBK Speaks for me on this

[cr1993 0]

There is no question behind it mcgregor has been poor all season time 2 drop him

Alexander came in earlier in season nd done nuhin wrong

Mcgregors personal life is affecting his performances

[bringonthbarca 25]

after seeing alexander end of last season and the games hes played this i think he is the better all round keeper. Alexander should be in goals imo. should never been dropped.

[docspiderman 1,234]

He's been our weak link this season. I personally don't want him anywhere near the side.

Guess which side has conceded least goals in the spl?

Alexander is a back up if absolutely neccessary he is not a top class keeper as his record and background shows.

Watch him in the warm up--any shot low to his left is a goal and remember Aberdeen at the end of the season.

[macleod1873 0]

I have no doubts he is the better goalie, really needs a boot up the arse IMO

[whytes3 254]

I'dgive Alexander a shot - Shagger looks pish and the defence are a mess at the moment

[Dobie.7 0]

Neil Alexander good keeper got us to the eufa final on penaltys.

Mcgregor needs a rest to train and start focusing, Maybe back for the OF game.

[Dobie.7 0]

Neil Alexander good keeper got us to the eufa final on penaltys.

Mcgregor needs a rest to train and start focusing, Maybe back for the OF game.

[Dobie.7 0]

Sorry for repost, Computer f***ed up

[l.mcg 1]

it was Smith dropping him in the first place the led to him going off the boil and he's not been the same since. He played a massive part in Rangers' success last season, especially in Europe.

[CraigRFC 1]

But what about the likes of aberdeen a few weeks back, made a terrific save to keep us in the game. People are just to easy to jump on little mistakes no wonder he has no confidence. The game against accies for example he didnt need to come for the ball and at least he still got something on it with it falling to mcarther who had to make a brilliant finish to score, it was just a little mistake. He hasnt been making huge howlers week in week out.

[GersLoyalist99 0]

I would stick with him.He is a good goalkeeper but seriously needs to get his head in order.I can see him getting sick of the press and leaving evntually.Hes in the mail every sunday guaranteed.

[southsidelad 34]

Here we go again......

[likeacare 9]

Cully for me. I can see him going from strength to strength in this position. I would also go as far as saying Lee has always been a goalie masquerading as an outfield player!

No... he's been a postman masquarading as a football player.

[likeacare 9]

I'd try Alexander for the next game at least. McGregor just doesn't seem to be focusing.

[docspiderman 1,234]

I'dgive Alexander a shot - Shagger looks pish and the defence are a mess at the moment

McGregor this season; 19 games and 15 goals conceded.

Alexander last 14 games for us conceded 14 goals.

Strangely enough after 17 spl games this season we have conceded 14 goals.

Last season after 17 spl games we had conceded 15 goals.

Not bad with a "pish goalkeeper and a defence which is a mess"

[StayWestFree 107]

I'dgive Alexander a shot - Shagger looks pish and the defence are a mess at the moment

McGregor this season; 19 games and 15 goals conceded.

Alexander last 14 games for us conceded 14 goals.

Strangely enough after 17 spl games this season we have conceded 14 goals.

Last season after 17 spl games we had conceded 15 goals.

Not bad with a "pish goalkeeper and a defence which is a mess"

I think yer twisting things here. Alexander has played against a higher standard of teams in his "14" than McGreggor has this season.

Alexanders last "14" games off the top of my head : Celtic (sub once and full game the other), Zenit, Fiorentina (home and away), Scottish Cup Final an etc. Alexander played 12 games from the 20th of April - 24th May. Including 2 extra times and 2 penalty shoot outs, which he both made crucial saves in and got us the UEFA Cup Final and Scottish Cup Final.

Alexander never made one fuck up. Not one. Shagger's been making at least one a week thats cost us a goal for the last month. He's getting past on past merits and it shouldn't be like that. He's not in form, so ye drop him. Don't stick with a player thats not playing well just because he played well last year. Who are we? Celtic? GTF. Cause that's exactly what they are doing with Boruc. It cost em 3 points against Hibs on Sunday. Good for us but wait till it starts happening to us.

Alexander in on Saturday or McGreggor will cost us points. Maybe not on Saturday but sooner or later he'll cost us more points.

[nimbus1 1]

NA should not have been dropped in the 1st place....tell mcshagger he can stay in the house and listen to basshunter with his chav bird.....lol

[superally29 0]

Shagger is a good if not great goalie, Yes he's made mistakes but he has also made some TREMENDOUS saves. Some of his match-winning performances could not have been bettered by Alexander in a million years so I reckon we should stick by him. Now is not the time to bring a new keeper back into side with the scum looming on 27th. :unionflag:

[DarchevillesBitch 0]

Nahh we need to keep allan mcgregor in the team, cant drop him, its just a phase ( i hope )

hes a great keeper... yes he makes mistakes but not as bad as boruc and hes still in septics first team

[jimmckinlay 0]

The good thing at Ibrox is that we have a tried and trusted back up keeper in a position where mistakes cannot be easily hidden, however, over at the beggardome, Chesney seems to be scared to drop the roly poly because he has no faith in Mark Brown. I'd still put my trust in Walter to say who plays between the sticks at Ibrox. Personally I don't have a problem who plays there either Greegs or Sullivan, just wish the present No 1 would sort his personal life out and give 100% to his job, the salary paying one that is!

[RyanMac 185]

The good thing at Ibrox is that we have a tried and trusted back up keeper in a position where mistakes cannot be easily hidden, however, over at the beggardome, Chesney seems to be scared to drop the roly poly because he has no faith in Mark Brown. I'd still put my trust in Walter to say who plays between the sticks at Ibrox. Personally I don't have a problem who plays there either Greegs or Sullivan, just wish the present No 1 would sort his personal life out and give 100% to his job, the salary paying one that is!

[cornelius11 74]

I think we should stick with Alan McGregor.

OK hes made a couple of mistakes (none as brutal as boruc's), but I think if we stick with him he will find the form he had late last season.

[Muff 245]

McGregor keeps his place for me.

McGregor should not have been rushed back, however Alexander should have never of been dropped.