Polo 1,435 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 McGregor Broadfoot Webster Bougherra Papac Aaron Davis Mendes Beasley Novo Velicka Aaron and Beasley can switch as both have played on the right/left, also Novo can drift out wide and Aaron can push up top alongside Velicka. Fcuk Falkirk and matching up to them, let's give them something to think about. Get Khenny Miller and Barry Ferguson away to fcuk. Give David Weir and John Fleck(keep him fresh and on his toes for Dundee United) a rest and give Andrius Velicka the opportunity to prove himself. Just ashame Maurice Edu is out injured. No excuses, a good performance and a convincing win! I forgot about Steven Naismith - swap him with either Aaron or Beasley. Do you reckon we'll see DMB again?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 I forgot about Naismith so I would take Beasley out and replace him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootSpeedKillLight 0 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I've discussed the sheep game with a lot of people since Saturday, the majority of them being fairly knowledgeable football guys, and the only ones who thought Ferguson didn't have a decent game are a few of the Rangers supporters among them! Most neutrals I know can't believe the abuse and OTT criticism he gets from some of our support. Sure, he's not been at the top of his form for a while now, but those who think he's not one of our most influential players are kidding themselves. I've even had a couple of sellick-minded mates moaning about Ferguson regaining some form just in time for the Old Firm game. They fear him above Mendes, Fleck or Boyd, believe me! If this is Ferguson coming into form then we're in deep trouble. I've said it before, the fact that the Aberdeen game was his best this season is as good an indication of any that he's a shadow of the player he was. As for the celtic fans fearing Ferguson above Fleck and Boyd, that makes sense. There's little to no chance of Fleck playing in the OF game, and Boyd is useless against them. I can't for the life of me understand why anyone would fear Ferguson more than Mendes though. I'm assuming they didn't see his 'performances' away against Hearts and St Johnstone. Baffling. No-one would be happier than me if the Ferguson of old were to reappear, but I just can't see it happening. He hasn't been the most influential player at the club for a while now, unless by influential you mean he has to slow down the pace of the game because he can't handle it going any faster. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 I also take it they never saw the last Old Firm match on the 27th December - Ferguson was minging that day! Mendes has given celtc more trouble in his 1st two matches than Ferguson has in his last 5 against them! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gers20 0 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 i would play a semi reserve team alexander whittaker papac webster smith novo davis ferguson arron boyd vellicka Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Why play any sort of reserve team in a cup semi final? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I managed to sell my tickets today for £40, only a £4 loss. Superb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 7,810 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I also take it they never saw the last Old Firm match on the 27th December - Ferguson was minging that day! Mendes has given celtc more trouble in his 1st two matches than Ferguson has in his last 5 against them! Actually, Ferguson's 5th last match against Celtic he was outstanding and controlled the match in the 3-0 game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOLUWDC 1 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I also take it they never saw the last Old Firm match on the 27th December - Ferguson was minging that day! Mendes has given celtc more trouble in his 1st two matches than Ferguson has in his last 5 against them! Actually, Ferguson's 5th last match against Celtic he was outstanding and controlled the match in the 3-0 game. Last 5 Old Firm matches: Rangers 1-0 Celtic Celtic 2-1 Rangers Celtic 3-2 Rangers Celtic 2-4 Rangers Rangers 0-1 Celtic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 7,810 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I also take it they never saw the last Old Firm match on the 27th December - Ferguson was minging that day! Mendes has given celtc more trouble in his 1st two matches than Ferguson has in his last 5 against them! Actually, Ferguson's 5th last match against Celtic he was outstanding and controlled the match in the 3-0 game. Last 5 Old Firm matches: Rangers 1-0 Celtic Celtic 2-1 Rangers Celtic 3-2 Rangers Celtic 2-4 Rangers Rangers 0-1 Celtic Ferguson was injured for the 4-2 game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOLUWDC 1 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I also take it they never saw the last Old Firm match on the 27th December - Ferguson was minging that day! Mendes has given celtc more trouble in his 1st two matches than Ferguson has in his last 5 against them! Actually, Ferguson's 5th last match against Celtic he was outstanding and controlled the match in the 3-0 game. Last 5 Old Firm matches: Rangers 1-0 Celtic Celtic 2-1 Rangers Celtic 3-2 Rangers Celtic 2-4 Rangers Rangers 0-1 Celtic Ferguson was injured for the 4-2 game Forgot about that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 OK, 4 then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy 68 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 McGregor Whittaker Bougherra Weir Papac Davis Mendes Aaron Novo Naismith Fleck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManchestGer 347 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I hope we go back to 4-4-2 for this game. I don't ever wanna see Miller as a one man forward in a Rangers team ever again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railcard 2 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Alexander Whittaker Webster Bougherra Smith Beasley Hemdani Mendes Niguez Fleck Velicka NAAAT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteLove 0 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 My team would be: McGregor Whittaker Bougherra Broadfoot Papac Davis Fleck Mendes Aaron Novo Boyd Give Weir a rest but not for fecking Webster! That would be madness. Drop Ferguson and switch to a Midfeild 3 with Fleck playing a more advanced role. Supported by Aaron and Novo, both nippy and quick with Boyd up top to finish things off. Would love to see it, won't happen though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 http://forum.rangersmedia.co.uk/index.php?...t&p=3085410 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepeter9 5,167 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Me and my mate are going to this game, but we don't know how to get tickets. Can we go to hampden on the night and buy some? Short answer is no. Rangers ticket office or online only. Just read in the paper - tickets on sale at Rangers till four and at Hampden from 5 till KO - must be a really low crowd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo 1,435 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I can't get off work to travel down Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMWWBK 0 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 These semi finals should be played at a neutral venue. It's ridiculous playing it at Hampden, it never sells out and it completely devalues the general feeling of visiting the national stadium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juno 2 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Just got back from Ibrox ticket office... tickets are right at the halfway line, right up in the middle. Get in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gers20 0 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 mcgregor broadfoot webster bougherra papac novo davis mendes fleck boyd naismith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERCOOPER 115 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 mcgregor broadfoot webster bougherra papac novo davis mendes fleck boyd naismith I'd like to see this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw69uk 123 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Fleck should play this one and then be a sub for the next 2 games. Makes you sound like a charlie adam fan mate haha he is likely to come in in that scenario Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo 1,435 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Just got back from Ibrox ticket office... tickets are right at the halfway line, right up in the middle. Get in. Lucky bassa! Mine are for A6 - I think that's behind the goal? May have an outside chance of making it down now depending on the boss' mood this afternoon... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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