Rangers Banter Archive July 13 2018

 

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13 Jul 2018 21:15:58
We're Doomed I tell you Doomed 😂



13 Jul 2018 20:57:56
Quick question bears, I'm heading to Kavos on a lads holiday at the start of september and have just realised we'll be there when the first old firm game is on, anyone know any decent places to watch the game out there?



13 Jul 2018 22:58:38
Aye mate the pub!



14 Jul 2018 07:57:02
KAVOS, what a hole! 😭😭



14 Jul 2018 09:26:37
Apparently it is a hole. Anyway no Rangers bars



14 Jul 2018 13:00:11
Aye its a hole but I'm going for the booze no the location 😂



14 Jul 2018 13:19:47
Ask to join a group on Facebook called Bars for Bears mate. An admin will accept you and you can ask the question on there! Great wee group! Folk also post pics of bars from around the world that are Gers friendly.

But to answer your question I don’t know any in Kavos 😂 have a belter when it comes 🍻



14 Jul 2018 18:01:30
Cheers mate I'll do that! 👍 Done most of the boozy greek islands so might as well complete the set 😂



13 Jul 2018 20:14:46
Can’t help but think we are in need of some left footed players to give some balance to the team. Every player last night was right footed which saw a lot of cutting inside. Not sure who tbh but just feel it’s what we need



13 Jul 2018 20:25:10
Totally agree hence why I would play 3 at the back to allow John to play in a 5 in midfield. Also maybe Middleton wide as they are only 2 left footed players available. Clearly the manager won't drop tav to allow Flanagan to play his normal right back position so sacrificing our true left footed player in John to give Flanagan a game. .



13 Jul 2018 21:38:29
C. f bear.
Totally agree we could play 3 at the back and move Tav into midfield.
Rather than play John in midfield I would like to see Middleton play and move Murphy to the right.
We did lack balance on the left and composure upfront.
The positives were - we kept a clean sheet and won plus Ejaria and Middleton did well when they came on.
It was only the first competitive game of the season so patience is key.



13 Jul 2018 22:02:11
Young guy Middleton looks a player and glad to hear SG singing praises of macrorie. I've said on here there's a player in Windass but I'm fed up waiting. If we get a decent offer I would shake his hand and wish him awe the best.



13 Jul 2018 22:38:04
Flanagan is far superior to declan john!



14 Jul 2018 07:25:50
IMO moving to 3 at the back unfortunately leaves no room for wingers in the team unless you go 3-4-3 and they play wide of a striker. I’d rather pack the midfield with 3 quality central players and have two up top. Murphy could play off a front man as could Windass and even Morelos but we need a goal machine, fingers crossed it’s Sadiq!



14 Jul 2018 08:13:50
Middleton and the youngster from Liverpool looked a very exciting combo when they came on . would lov
To see again



14 Jul 2018 09:20:59
Totally agree jzer but he's also a better right back than tav and we r short in left footed players . If we r sticking with a 442 I would play John and play flnnaghan at right back and move tav forward. Means Candeias or windass need to go but they shouldn't be playing anyway.



13 Jul 2018 19:56:42
Continually see reports linking us with Joe Hart really don't see how this can be a story as we have signed shagger and Hart is majorly over rated and over paid.



13 Jul 2018 22:02:50
It's definitely nonsense. Even if we were looking for a keeper, which we obviously aren't, we wouldn't be looking at him



13 Jul 2018 22:40:34
we have other areas of the team which need addressed far more urgently than GK

said it wks ago we need better forwards - much better

really glad defence seems to be more solid and we have options in midfield but if we want to challenge, morelos and windass aren’t good enough

sorry bears that’s how i see it we need a top class poacher not a hard working grafter who holds it up well but misses sitters every wk - really hope it doesn’t cost us



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13 Jul 2018 19:58:15
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13 Jul 2018 18:32:12
Flanagan looks a solid no nonsense type, we won't lose as many goals this season by the look of things. katik looks OK, maybe a bit nervous on ball like bates was but solid. Like the look of goldson and would like to see Middleton get a chance against better opposition see how he goes.



13 Jul 2018 19:02:48
Flanagan looks as though he’ll be a solid and safe acquisition. However, I do prefer to have a left footed player playing left back as it gives more balance to the team. I’d also like to see a left footed winger signed up. Possibly someone in similar mould to Neil McCann as he was able to whip good crosses in from the left but we need a out and out striker to get on the end of them.



13 Jul 2018 19:29:51
We don’t need to buy a winger like Neil McCann when we have the Scottish Neymar in our squad! Just give him games!



13 Jul 2018 20:55:37
The whole second half was crying out for Middleton, we didn't really have anyone really trying to get at them and as soon as he came on his only focus was hitting the by line. To be fair it was a slow performance in terms of tempo and bite, but had Windass and Morelos taken their chances we would be talking about a 5 or 6 nil win. A certain amount of criticism is well deserved but I do think with more games and a little bit of time as well as SG putting a boot up their ass we will be better.



14 Jul 2018 13:14:40
I think the Judge confirmed that Flanagan was a no-nonsense type a few months back.



13 Jul 2018 17:48:29
Could do with striker with some presence who has some experience as I fear too many chances being squandered. Center back cooper would be good. someone for right wing maybe Kent or Jones use their pace.



13 Jul 2018 17:04:38
Cummings to Peterborough years loan.



13 Jul 2018 17:25:05
That's his level



13 Jul 2018 18:06:06
Don't fully agree with you MikeGer.
I heard the same thing when lee griffiths was at wolves and now look what he's done back up in Scotland! I think jason cummings is cut from the same cloth as griffiths! I think we should have signed him because he's a natural finisher, especially if gerrard wants to go with a 2 up top! I feel we've missed the boat here, but i wish cummings all the best at Peterborough! Put it this way, he wasn't given any kind of proper chance at rangers and we most certainly could have been doing with him last night! He Wouldn't have missed those chances, that's for sure! He'll score goals for Peterborough and eventually go on to score goals wherever he goes! He's still young and will get better and better! It should have been with us! This is a mistake in my eyes and time will tell if i'm correct on this! Good luck jason!



13 Jul 2018 20:06:14
Have to agree with Supercooper I thought Cummings deserved another crack at us. Not really given chance last season and I’m sure he will score goals



13 Jul 2018 20:28:11
I have to agree he would have scored a couple last night if playing . Anyway it didn't happen and we have got the boy from Roma to sort that problem out so onwards we go



13 Jul 2018 20:58:03
Aye as well as not really getting a good run in the team i don't think our setup suited him either he isn't really a one up top kinda guy, a partner would do him good, unfortunate but these things happen.



13 Jul 2018 21:23:45
Good luck Jason and he never got a chance from Murty who let him down! #A good bluenose🇬🇧🇬🇧



13 Jul 2018 21:50:51
Cummings would have been a good player to have in the squad and would have scored us a few goals if given the chance.
Sadiq has been brought in by SG to score the goals so as c. f bear stated onwards we go.
In my opinion we need to sign another striker with a bit of experience.



14 Jul 2018 08:18:46
Cummings totally flattered to deceive . the boy didn’t do much when given his chances . simply not good enough
Alfredo blew him away . and the stick he gets us outrageous. so good luck Jason keep head up and work hard. nice tattoos tho



14 Jul 2018 13:11:17
Glad he’s out of Ibrox not good enough



14 Jul 2018 13:13:49
I’m leaning with you on this one super . Whilst I don’t think he’s the best player out there, I feel he’d have been a useful squad player. He’s the sort of character that opposition fans hate and sometimes that’s needed in a team as it adds character something which has been missing in our team for many seasons now.



13 Jul 2018 17:02:26
was at game last night frustrating stuff. a little early to get too worried. but if we were offered davis back right now i'd jump at chance. midfield arfield not the answer he is clearly a player for wide areas. hope lassana could fill role but doubt it.



13 Jul 2018 16:59:25
C. f bear. candieas is a great crosser, what games do you watch, he can't cross the road. terrible.



13 Jul 2018 17:37:42
He is an awful player and isn’t the answer if we are ever to challenge them



13 Jul 2018 18:19:18
been saying this at Ibrox for all of last season, but I was shot down everytime by others who love the fact he works really hard. Sorry but good players are praised for ability and what they do and not for working hard, as good players make working hard look easy.



13 Jul 2018 18:27:36
Candeias is a journeyman



13 Jul 2018 18:50:20
candieas is bang average at best and i think gerrard is starting to suss him out



13 Jul 2018 19:06:56
Det, some of the greatest players are hardworking, nothing fancy footballers. Guttuso, Veira and players of that ilk. Not candieas’ biggest fan either I have to say tho.



13 Jul 2018 20:31:28
Blue sash you have got the wrong guy. I totally agree with you. I said I was shocked he is getting a start never mind cross a ball for us.



13 Jul 2018 20:59:10
Flan as right back and tav further forward. Candy on bench. Seems simple and would be more solid.



14 Jul 2018 11:44:03
Was great to see Stevie Sub candieas after 55 min. That just would not have happened the past two three seasons . The magic hat always always with 20 to go Pedro/ murts very erattic . pkeased how Stevie and Gary handled it



13 Jul 2018 15:54:41
It's actally unbelievable the way fans going on about last nights game, we were the Domanint team and that's the 1st competitive game there was a lot pressure on the players last night after last season, on another night we could of had 5 or 6 so player were getting in right positions, but 1st game lads so only is going to get better, windass better watch out because think Ejaria looks a class act so calm on ball he will tae his position, we have sadiq comin in and another striker so goals will come also got a clean sheet, really think we should be takin the positives from this game we will get better, if this was a game half way through season would be a lot worse, but we got half the job done, go for a quick goal out there and it's job done, let's go.



13 Jul 2018 16:10:32
Cant take to much from last night as its only the 2nd real pre season game. However I thought the players looked a bit flat at times and out of ideas. It will come together as pre-season goes on however the intensity levels need to be upped. In the home games if much rather see John play as it allows us to make the pitch bigger. I can see the benefits of having Flanagan playing in some of the tricky away games though as he is a better defender.



13 Jul 2018 16:45:36
You have a point chips, but did we not go through the same sort of things last season, we created loads of chances in very many games but did not convert nearly enough. We created enough opportunities last night to win 2 or 3 games. I think if we had an out and out goalscorer lots of fans would feel a bit easier.
Hopefully the guys that come in will do the trick up front.
It seems to me Windass and Morelos have picked up from where they left off last season



13 Jul 2018 17:08:46
Yea we definitely need another striker what is going to score goals and when get a chance we get excited as I’m afraid when morales gets a good chance u more tense up because don’t no what he will do with it



13 Jul 2018 17:43:28
I think Gerrard seen last night that we need a striker who can finish. I like Morelos and does a lot of graft. However he is a striker first and foremost. Also Windass ain’t a right winger and Candaeis ain’t a midfielder. So Although last night wasn’t what I expected but it has told Gerrard where we are weak and where we are reasonably strong.



13 Jul 2018 17:58:49
100% right CanadaBear. The need for a natural finisher is a priority I think. Fingers crossed we can get one in before the window closes.



13 Jul 2018 21:24:20
Was disappointed in arfield last night. Expected more creativity from him.

We will come up against these types of games all season and we need to break them down and take the chances when they come.

Ejaria looked like he had something about him tho and we'll see what the new guys bring.

One thing I hope is we can finally rely on a clean sheet. It's going to take some time to build confidence, but it's good when you can feel confident at seeing out a 1-0.



13 Jul 2018 22:42:50
One major thing I took from the game was Stevie’s ability to change it. his substitutions and timing of them impressed me more than the magic hat. Pedro and murts combined



14 Jul 2018 08:28:59
Also think Arfield had a prob that’s why he came off . seem to indicate to Stevie. I agree to that we were all over them . For the first 20/ 30 min I thot. This is going to be 10 and I thot bury were better. we just struggled to make final strike count. and I am on about the whole team. Even Goldson missed an open goal with a header. You see this all the time and I am sure we will beat them over there when they have to come out and the team don’t have 45.000 screaming at every mistake. ps I am as guilty as the rest



13 Jul 2018 15:52:52
I believe our problem last night was the same as last season, too many times we are bombing down the line and floating balls into a lonely Morelos, the boys got a head like ten bob bit! hopefully this will change when we play Sadiq. With the players we have i think we should be trying to play like Croatia have during the World Cup.



13 Jul 2018 16:08:53
I agree largely with this caveat.

If we played a 3-5-2 with morelos and Sadiq/ Solanke paired with Alf, I think he would bang in a boatload of goals. He is strong and willing but needs another striker to play with him to get the best out of "El Buffalo".



14 Jul 2018 08:29:59
Well posted everblue



13 Jul 2018 15:49:11
Sat in trepidation last night because we basically had a new team out there who haven't played a competitive game together. Subsequently I think unfair ATM to criticise anyone. I'm still reserving judgement on Buffalo until he gets decent support.



13 Jul 2018 15:30:26
Can the two new boys play on tuesday?



13 Jul 2018 15:57:10
I don't think so, my understanding is registration was for the round not one match



13 Jul 2018 16:28:26
Ah right i think were going to need some decent height in the box if were going to be putting a load of crosses umar sadiq would do a better job



13 Jul 2018 14:21:36
Here we go again eh!

We are two minutes into a season and already we have 'fans' wanting more.

Get a grip everyone of you and just chill the f out!

People forget just how hard it is playing for our team. That mob will have treated that game like it was the CL Final! Every game will be tough because once again everyone will want to prove themselves.

Remember no one likes us, and we don't f***ing care!

With StevieG at the helm it's going to be harder.

This comeback could take years, and we will NEVER have a better manager and coaching time than this. So stay calm, be proud and screw the nut.



13 Jul 2018 14:54:50
Big dirty dose of common sense? That'll not go down well my man hahaha. Try again and add panic and anger.

Great post mate.



13 Jul 2018 15:16:21
My nut is as screwed as its ever going to be. Of course we want more we will always want more. A lot of us are a little disappointed at the speed, or lack of in our build up play, of course I'm only speaking for my friends at the game with me. A few, a majority, thought Morelos was very poor, I think he will only shine when or if he has a partner up front, if we continue to play him solo we may as well sell and get a replacement. We all 100% think Windass is a luxury we cannot afford and Candieas was played out of position. Apart from that we were all quite encouraged.



13 Jul 2018 13:02:23
Got to say I can't believe we started the season with windass. Candeias and morelos as starters in first 11. They must be doing something in training or maybe is it because it's our player of yr and 2 top scorers and he hopes they come good. They are not for me and as time goes on I don't think Gerard will be long in benching them. Or selling them if bids come in. There was a fine margins between 2 nil last night and possibly 6 nil . All because of morelos and windass.



13 Jul 2018 13:54:27
Morelos had a shocker, won't argue with you about that. Think your comment is unfair on Candieas, although i'd agree he was ineffective last night.

Did anybody else think that Windass and Candieas were playing in each others positions and getting in each others way?

Candieas is a great crosser and Windass is not, he's better at driving with the ball through the middle. Candieas is most effective down the flank and getting crosses in, he and Tav created the most goals in the league last season from that position.



13 Jul 2018 14:10:12
I found it quite strange that SG opted to play Windass on the wing and candeias more centrally when both are much more effective swapped about. Only thing i can come up with is he maybe wanted a little more energy in Central Midfield that you won't get with Windass but will with Candeias apart from that it didn't work for me, peculiar one.



13 Jul 2018 14:19:21
Agree 100% gaz



13 Jul 2018 15:27:14
Gazzmclau. I see sg playing his formation but not with the players he prefers. I see coulibally playing where candies is and Sadiq wide right.
New striker instead Morelos.



13 Jul 2018 11:44:55
Fellow bears

I was at the game last night and I left disappointed and frustrated. I know it fist competitive game and can't look to much into it however what I seen did not excite me. Aggression and fast pace with and without ball. Well a never witnessed that last night. Marelos up top alone was a poor showing at home, he was in desperate need of support and it was just not there.

ARFIELD is a stand out what a top player and is there any logical reason why Middleton did not start, as he clearly done more when he came on than windass done all night.

Build up play far to slow. Also switching play Wiv diagonal balls way to much.

I reserve judgment but I have now lowered my expectations of this season, I hope I am proven wrong but that display last nite is worrying.



13 Jul 2018 12:03:15
After the first 15 mins Katic and Goldson were very good ok Shkupi did get a few first touches in the box but most of those were on the sides of the box. Windass missed a sitter my 8 year old could have scored and 3 other decent chances. We could and should have won 4 or 5 -0 and most on here would have been happy. I'll admit I was wrong on Ejaria looked very good, should of had a penalty too after ripping through their defence. Middleton had us all on the edges of our seats from the moment he came on must start instead of Windass and play Candieas where Windass played.



13 Jul 2018 12:03:17
Honestly M3LVO, I respect your opinion but it’s the first game of the season with a new Manager and squad! You got to keep believing and the club is trying it’s BEST! 🇬🇧



13 Jul 2018 12:09:02
I'm a big fan of scotty arfield but don't know where you're coming from,
saying he was a stand out in last night's, european game! He had a poor game i thought, by his standards!



13 Jul 2018 12:37:19
I also thought Arfield was not great but like you Coops, I think the lad is a good player. Not a great display but it is difficult against a well organised side. Could and should have been five. At least chances are being made. The new signings looked good. A lot of positives to be taken. The team will take time to gel and with the addition of another couple of players I think we will be good to go



13 Jul 2018 13:16:32
Thought arfeild and candieas were exceptionally poor last night. Defence looks solid and I like the look of katic and goldson. The jury is still out on Flanagan for me. Don't like have no left sided player on that side. Windass needs to be more clinical as does mroelos however wouldn't say either of them were poor.



13 Jul 2018 14:23:13
What was very evident to me at last night's game fellow bears, was the need for an out and out striker, a finisher! Glenn middleton deserves a run in our starting 11!He's going to be a fantastic, direct, edge of your seat, winger for us! I've got no doubt about it! Personally, like i've said for ages now, that i'd sell windass! If we're playing candeias, play him in his natural position! we can move jamie murphy in one, play candeias on his natural, right wing position and play young glenn middleton, in the left wing position! Thoughts on this fellow bears?



13 Jul 2018 16:18:55
Middleton is just a kid and should not be thrown in at the deep end!

He hits the bye line at every opportunity but even last night they were starting to read him and he became less effective.

Use him for the last 20 minutes and ease him in gently as the rest of the team starts to gel - if he was that good already he would still be at Norwich!



13 Jul 2018 16:42:21
Arfield was poor last night, created nothing, can’t see why you think he was a stand out tbh



13 Jul 2018 11:18:35
1st game lastnight a lot of positives, Flanagan Goldson arfield Murphy tav played well. let's give the team a chance before all the negative bull starys. we need to wait till sg get all the players in and fully fit then we'll see a Rangers team on the park. just hope we can bring in a proven goal scorer as we're desperately needing 1 in, crested enuf last night be not got the number 9 we need.



13 Jul 2018 15:05:24
Id agree Flanagan, Goldson, Murphy and Tav played well but to be honest Arfield was abysmal, just hope its an off game. He looked a lot better last Friday but then again that was against a lesser opponent



13 Jul 2018 16:20:50
What a load of sh**! Arfield was NOT ABYSMAL!

He did not have a great game but let's put things in perspective instead of talking crap!



14 Jul 2018 08:34:03
Am I the only one that thought Flannigan was suspect? thotbhe gave the ball away a lot and looked quite desperate for pace at times but we will see



13 Jul 2018 11:15:10
Bears,

I share some of your anxieties post match, same old. However since i'm on holiday let's put positive spin on it.

1. 2 games played scored 8 conceded 0.

2. Arguably 2 of our best players to come in - Umar and Lassana. I don't think we are finished in the transfer market either.

3. We created enough chances for someone who could head on target would have got a hatrick.

4. Our bench is a serious upgrade Dec, Jack, Ovie, Midds (Ill leave out Haliday)

HOWEVER - Unless Windass, Morelos and Candias step up 2 levels we will not win the league. I think the management know this and will not hesitate for a second to drop anybody with a hair out of place - that's the Gerrard mindset.

Be interesting to see what tactics/ formation we play on Tue, now that we have a management team that can change things to suit our opponent/ occasion/ location. Personally think he will go for experience, poss extra midfielder to start. Drop Candias for Jack. They have extremely good pace down the left and Windass could be needed to track back and cover.
Just my opinion - i'm no expert, obviously.
Shagger
Tav Goldson Katic Flanagan
Windass Jack Mcrorie Arfield Murph
Morelos.



13 Jul 2018 11:48:46
Good post tjbb, I'd also consider Docherty or even Middleton for windlass. Other option Declan, in Flanagan right play Tav instead of windass.
I'm sure we will score



13 Jul 2018 12:19:53
great post tjbb, ask ourselves a question could rangers live without WINDASS-CANDIAS. i think we could. this season we can't afford luxory players. i want players putting in a shift. fighting for the jersey. windass i'd sell tomorow, any club offering 3 mill pus snap there hand off. candias journeyman player not good enough. middleton gets you standing on your seat. play him nothing to lose. london jock



13 Jul 2018 13:05:10
Good points lads, it’s early days, I think we were well off the pace last night, SG will know it too but won’t rinse them in public like some managers. Sideways balls and low intensity was not what I expected last night however the players will hopefully get more space when they come at us in the 2nd leg. I’d think we’ll win convincingly over there and I’d go 4-1-3-2

McGregor

Tav
Katic
Goldson
Flanagan

McCrorie

Candeias (or Murphy on the right)
Arfield
Middleton

Morelos
Murphy (free role)



13 Jul 2018 10:52:51
Me personally I don’t think Windass is good enough and I think we need better but in saying that he is getting played out of position it’s so easy to see! When he plays just behind the striker he bangs the goals in either play him there or replay him with someone else in the team say like Middleton for me has been brilliant in his 2 sub appearances I definitely start him over Candieas he is rotten maybe Ejaria for Windass cause he looks to be able to play all over midfield that guy and looks fast and comfo on the ball and Middleton for Candieas we all seen what Middleton can do from the bury and last nights appearances



13 Jul 2018 11:39:31
Replace him***



13 Jul 2018 10:17:23
hi fellow bears
little bit disappointed after last night maybe my expectations were too high? but looking at the stats i think they show that all was not that bad . we had 17 shots off target 10 on target they had 7 shots off target (one did hit the bar) no shots on target 67% posession 15 corners to their 3 i don't think shagger had to make a save? the stats show that we need to finish better need to get more from corners, defence well they didn't have much to do. i was impressed with flanagan and ejaria! considering they couldn't get a game for the liverpool 1st team shows the standard of players liverpool have! overall a reasonable start but maybe not quite what we were hoping for but a win is a win all the same . SG wasnt all that happy with the performance going by his interview going by that there will be marked improvement on the way he won't settle for anything less! # let's go#.



13 Jul 2018 09:53:38
It is only the second game for the gaffer and we do look more solid at the back in the rare tests that have been put upon them. But the same old problems are still there, no creativity from midfield and no support to the striker! Windass needs to be dropped or sold he is a squad player at best he doesn't suit a formation of 433! Candelas for all his effort won't cut it in a middle 3 and if he is to play further forward won't support the striker which leaves Morelos isolated! We still need a creative attacking midfielder a quality winger and another striker on top of the cb Stevie is looking for! Hopefully we have a bit of money to bring in quality that is required.



13 Jul 2018 10:04:37
Struth. Agree re candies think at best bench player, will be replaced by coulibally.
Very impressed with Flanagan, I'd gamble with Middleton and try bring in loan winger



13 Jul 2018 10:47:38
The quality winger is already on our books, GLENN MIDDLETON! This young man is going to be special, i feel!



13 Jul 2018 11:07:28
Guys let’s not rush to judgement and let’s give the manger opportunity to shape the best blend. Also let’s not forget we won 2 nil and almost through to the next round. My main observation last night is the that Candelas cannot play inside and if he plays must be played on the right wing. At this stage in the season would not criticise Wndass or Morelas too much about bad misses and sure they will be working hard now in training to rectify. Looking forward to return leg.



13 Jul 2018 11:08:39
shaquiri having medical at liverpool today, hopefully we could get wilson, middleton on the left and wilson on the right now i like the sound of that



13 Jul 2018 11:48:57
Think we need to give Middleton a good few games to see how he performs before saying how good he is



13 Jul 2018 09:51:08
Taken a few hour to digest last night we looked nervous it's obvious we haven't played together as a group Flannigan looks the part, Middleton gave as urgency that was missing prior to his arrival
Goldston and Katic looked able but not really tested for the one shot they had again Tav woefully out of position Morelos again plenty of endeavour with no real product at the end if we're honest he should have been red carded, before you get up in arms if Broony had put his head into any of our players like that we'd be screaming red card then the theatrical dive he's getting pulled back no doubt, so why dive forward? it's embarrassing especially the arms out Windass think we'd be better parting ways, I like the boy but he can't seem to play at ibrox if we can get a fee let him go
Think the clean sheet was vital last night and its a win. possibly the Bury game gave a degree of false expectation IMO. They were far better than I expected looked comfortable on the ball
Onwards and upwards 👍.



13 Jul 2018 09:30:23
the positives i would take from last night is that the defence looks night and day from last year flannigan looks the real quality we have not seen in a rangers shirt for years and i would tie up the boy middleton on a long term contract immediately don't know what his current deal is but this boy is real class as for the front line we need a new striker in NOW.



13 Jul 2018 09:44:20
Agree with that. Murphy likes to cut inside a lot but middleton was hitting the byline everytime. Yes we need a new striker.



13 Jul 2018 09:26:19
I think the criticism of Windass is very unfair. Yes he needs to sharpen up his chance taking, but for a midfield player he has a good return. He also carries the ball forward and plays with energy and drive.

Morelos, however, I still remain to be convinced that he can be a regular goalscorer at the level we need. His play is far too erratic, he loses the ball a lot and he seems to waste lots of chances. I know there are those who will point out his goalscoring tally but he also goes long spells without a goal. Still young though, so don't want to write him off.



13 Jul 2018 09:45:41
Windass was poor last night and other players around him let him know but unless he starts to improve he will be sold. No passengers this season.



13 Jul 2018 11:50:56
These performances from Windass are all too frequent. He can’t be trusted in big games and if someone were to offer £3m we Should take it



13 Jul 2018 09:14:44
Dear Steven,

Welcome to your first real day in the job and congratulations on both the victory and the measured post match comments.

A couple of points I would wish to make:

1. Honeymoons at Rangers do not last long. The ripples of anxiety last night should not be confused with tension at a new team bedding in, but exasperation with what we have witnessed too often - pedantic build up play and an inability to take chances.

2. On the latter, our frustration with Windass and Morelos was palpable last season. I have chosen to hold fire on judgement of both hoping that lack of experience, tiredness and youth might give way to signs of improvement under a new regime. There was no evidence of this last night and our lack of creativity and goal scoring is a debilitating legacy of the Warburton era that has never been addressed since his departure. We do not want to hear post match laments of possession and wonderful play not being translated into goals and results. We've heard that before. Morelos and Windass should be moved on and greater potency must be sought.

Wishing you wisdom in what remains of the transfer window. and budget!

awg72.



13 Jul 2018 09:40:43
I continue to be disappointed by Murphy. He is far too soft and lacks any grit, determination or bite when trying to hold off defenders or win back possession. He looked like a soft touch last season (particularly against our main rivals, Celtic and Aberdeen) and they now know it. I think he has established a reputation in Scotland for being someone who can be bullied out of a game, not good



13 Jul 2018 09:52:02
Awg72.I will leave team talks, selection, tactics and motivation up to Mr Gerard rather than you. if that's alright with you. To be fair, you are right, we were not great but he's not going to come out and slaughter his team after the first game.



13 Jul 2018 13:18:34
Thought murphy was our best player last night.



13 Jul 2018 08:56:47
Was disappointed and frustrated at times with last nights performance but we played good football also if you look at the big picture it was our 2nd game 1st competitive game 4 debuts new manager and staff with new ideas that takes time so overall pretty pleased with 2-0 win but we do need more pace in final third would be surprised if Middleton and Ejaria don't replace Windass and Candeias on Tuesday.



13 Jul 2018 11:12:07
Is this the first shout for waiting till the team 'gels', without using the word 'gel', before making any comments about the quality of play?



13 Jul 2018 08:43:29
I had a horrible feeling of deja vu watching the game last night. Loads of possession but can't put the ball in the back of the net. It seems we have tightened up at the back which is great but we must get goalscorers in now! Windass is useless and Morelos seems to fluff so many chances. Why sent Hardie out on loan rather than give him a chance!?



13 Jul 2018 10:37:03
Give us time to gel, I do think another striker will be bought in though as I agree as much as I like him Morelos is guilty of missing so many guilt edge chances, I was saying to my pal last night that if he took even half of the chances he misses he'd be so ****in dangerous but at th moment we can't affOrd someone missing chance that should be getting buried easily



13 Jul 2018 16:39:42
I agree with you mate but Hardie wasn’t the answer we need top quality in hopefully Sadiq and Solanke



13 Jul 2018 07:24:55
Thought tonight was pretty poor but hopefully will improve with games and a few more players. Would like to see us play a 3-5-2 and see no reason why big flanagan can't play as part of that back 3. On a side note, i want to see us play in white shorts and black socks with the home kit in europe. what's with the all blue. Been doing it for years so assume there's a reason?



13 Jul 2018 13:19:18
We have always been in all blue for euro games pappy.



13 Jul 2018 07:02:38
Ok, not the score I would've liked but we won and a clean sheet. Team looked a bit nervous but they're still getting to know each other and the expectations of the fans puts added pressure on them. Definitely need a proven goal scorer and I've got a feeling Coulibaly will be the answer in midfield. Some fans really need to lighten up, this was our first competitive game.



Review Of The Day 13th July 2018

13 Jul 2018 06:26:09
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 13th July 2018



13 Jul 2018 04:17:56
too many people been watching the world cup on here and expecting the same quality. but I still say morelos and windass are utter pizzz. even candeias is pizzzzz. apart from that we are brilliant. middleton is special. my kinda winger.



13 Jul 2018 04:54:52
windass and candelias sell quickly waste of a wage, waste of a jersey windass take any offer over 3million, as for candeias jorneyman waiter from portugal. morelos will come good, london jock



13 Jul 2018 07:32:49
Windass is gna end up a bench warmer, just can’t miss as many chances at this level and and expect to play, does no1 thik ejaria look class when came on, cool calm collective and good passing, he will replace windlass in squad easily



13 Jul 2018 07:43:36
Candeias is rotten. As usual he kept giving away possession and it’s of the quality needed going forward. Windass was again missing for long periods



13 Jul 2018 08:11:43
Candieas needs time he's used to playing on the right and now he's through the middle I think Candieas and Windass should revert back to RM and AM too many times Windass was found out for pace against Shupki Candieas would have got on the end if most of the balls up that flank and Middleton is a breath of fresh air



13 Jul 2018 08:14:47
Agree with both you guys regarding josh windass, although he's never a winger, in a month of sundays! I've said it well before now and i'll say it again, sell windass, if you can get anywhere near 3million quid for him,
take the money and run! Last night to be honest i felt a bit sorry for candeias, as he was playing more inside in our midfield 3,which of course isn't his natural position!
Now on to young glenn middleton.
Deecee hit the nail on the head, he's an old fashioned kind of winger and to reiterate deecee, he's also my kind of winger! He is so strong, pacey
and direct, with some terrific deliveries, into the opposition penalty box. He has the crowd off their seats, as soon as he gets on the ball. Someone else mentioned this and I have to agree, that middleton reminds you in certain ways, of wullie (bud) Johnston! This young winger has a terrific future and has to and i believe will, have a big part to play in the rangers team, this season!



13 Jul 2018 09:35:24
Candeais is rotten. Need much better than him



13 Jul 2018 16:38:29
I believe Candeias is an ok player and would be a good squad player however he is not suitable for our formation.
He has to either be a right sided forward but not carry enough goal threat and is definitely not suited to a more central role.
In a 4-4-2 he is and would revel in the right mid position whipping balls in and so on.
Having said this he is not good enough for us to change our whole formation so it's a bit of a catch 22.



13 Jul 2018 02:25:51
Thankfully a 2 goal cushion instead of what looked like only one going into the away tie.
Windass cannot be used as. Winger, reminds me of us using Charlie Adam as a LW.
Morelas I think had one descent ball to him tonight (from Middleton, which he made a mess of) everything else was absoloutly pinged at him (not necessarily near him) From being at tonight's game it's clear we have no player who can play a defence splitting pass from midfield. Every attack we headed down the wings. The second half Morelas made plenty good runs but instead our midfield went out wide. I really hope this is not our tactic for the whole season or we should be looking at bringing in Andy Carroll instead of Defoe.
However even with all the negatives, we dominated play and hopefully this is the beginning of more solid displays.

Also did anybody else think Flanagan's should be fined for the divot he took out that pitch 🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈.



13 Jul 2018 08:13:55
I agree Windass through the middle and get Candieas on the wing dunno why Gerrard felt the need to alter that and all this backwards passing was getting on my tits should always look to play to the side and forward and have players actively looking for space



13 Jul 2018 02:09:54
Hibsboy told us he watched the rangers game when hibs were playing at the same time he choose us 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.



14 Jul 2018 19:37:26
1 game (if you can call it that) was on tv the other wasn't. So what's your point caller?



14 Jul 2018 23:41:02
Point being he should have been at Easter rd but he choose to watch the mighty
Get it?



13 Jul 2018 00:38:26
One goal from Rangers in the away Europa league match kills the tie.



12 Jul 2018 23:48:09
Seeing all the kneejerk stupid negativity on here after what was an average performance and 2-0 victory. how long until we see the first serious "Gerrard out" comments?

Ed, can we set up a pot? Whoever guesses closest to the date wins.



{Ed033's Note - Seriously?

14 Jul 2018 21:55:34
F. u you are indeed a numpty are you one of the great unwashed by any chance?



13 Jul 2018 00:05:46
Was at the game tonight and the friendly last week. Middleton for me needs to be on that team sheet for the Away leg or needs to be seriously in the thoughts of the manager. The boy is special he's just what we need he's not scared to take on his man and can provide a number of assists from dangerous balls in.



13 Jul 2018 00:14:31
Spot on Kyle



13 Jul 2018 02:55:32
I agree mate . Young Middleton came up here with a decent reputation and I know it’s only a small glimpse but I think we may have one to get excited about.



13 Jul 2018 00:00:36
Thought tonight was pretty poor but hopefully will improve with games and a few more players. Would like to see us play a 3-5-2 and see no reason why big flanagan can't play as part of that back 3. On a side note, i want to see us play in white shorts and black socks with the home kit in europe. what's with the all blue. Been doing it for years so assume there's a reason?



13 Jul 2018 07:22:05
Lots of positives from the performance but we need to sign another striker.



 
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