Rangers Banter Archive March 17 2015

17 Mar 2015 22:07:52
right - we've tried everything else so here goes -
drop McCulloch.and.zaliukas Play Halkett and Gasparotto in central defence until Faure is fit again.
Play Clark and Gallagher up front

aird walsh Murdoch and Templeton in midfield until Vuckic is fit.

right back and left back, I haven't a clue!!

like I say the other day, tell the out of contract guys that their time is up ( we may want to keep about 3 of them ) And finally, Plan for being in this league next season, if we win in the play-offs it will be an unlikely bonus tyen we need money to buy about 6 REALLY GOOD journeymen

17 Mar 2015 22:32:18
Problem is McCall is is own man and will want to make his own "mistakes"

Unlike his predecessor he inherited this rubbish & and has got all time left in season!

Another experiment on Sunday at ER can we honestly expect to win given our previous performances this season!

17 Mar 2015 22:34:35
Bit hard on Zaliukas, hit some good passes tonight, and as I said in previous post, Jig would make Beckenbauer look like a coo in the same defence. agree with Faure, got bit of pace, not seen a lot of Gaparotto, and nothing at all of Halkett. thing is, we need to get to play-offs, and hope that McCall's got a pattern by then.

17 Mar 2015 22:35:13
REALLY GOOD journeymen?LOL
They're journeymen because they're p**s!Get the boy Stoney in there with Gallagher and Gasparotto, at least the young guys are fit and hungry.

17 Mar 2015 23:15:40
I agreed with your initial comments but def not the latter. So your dropping all the journey men and old legs to replace them with youth and hopefully add some pace and energy, however, you then want the youngsters out the team and 6 journey men brought in??
Play the kids from now on in and bring in the best of the young kids in our league and below. I'd keep Bell, Clark and Wallace only and fill the squad with young energetic and eager youth who want to have a career not want to prolong a career

17 Mar 2015 23:31:41
It's time to just go with the youth players from now till the end of the season. If we manage to get into the play offs its a bonus. I posted he other day it would be better not to go up and it's better to stay and build for the championship with young players and 3 transfer windows to get players capable of competing in the premiership. What a sad indictment on the club that we are struggling to finish in the top 4 in the 2nd tier of Scottish football. Let's play the youths rest of the season then clear the decks close season

18 Mar 2015 01:27:46
I don't get this latest rumour that McCullochs contract states he has to play if fit, we have a new board and a new manager, If I was McCall I would drop him, let him then decide if he wants to take Rangers to court and make his entire Rangers history shameful, and alienate himself from every Gers fan, and the club? if he, s as big a fan as he says so, he won't do anything, he should be dropped

18 Mar 2015 01:08:44
All above I've been saying for a long longtime get the youngsters in, I agree with stewie in the 3 windows if we stay in this league, but the more I see rumours about must play whrn fit the more I think its believable and if this is so then mccoist, whom I've always praised as a player trophy wise, memories he has gave me all this would drop if the fit must player rumour is true, I also think mccall, givin time will get us back to our strongest, maybe another season in championship would be the best option ìn our current state.

18 Mar 2015 03:41:14
I can't believe any director or manager would agree to that clause in a player's contract.(If fit, must play). Not going to happen. i'm sure, if its true, then someone will provide the evidence but just can't see it myself.

{Ed001's Note - how can someone provide the evidence of a confidential clause in a confidential contract? As for not believing it happens, I know personally a number of players in the past that have had such clauses when dropping down to the lower leagues to play. It was the only way the club at that level could convince them to sign.}

17 Mar 2015 22:03:01
Another disappointing night

Steep learning curve for McCall

Time up for some of these players - played their last game for Rangers

Zaliukas & McCulloch to name but 2!

17 Mar 2015 22:07:41
and Boyd hopefully.

18 Mar 2015 02:06:58
McCalls rep is on the line here, he was the real deal as a player, he watched McCoist team every week he knew they were awful, so he will get rid asap, He is blameless for this, I hope all fans realise that, he will have them playing at least a bit better soon, but they've lost how to play football, allys management ended their careers, though many were only there for the cash, ally got them a final pension, nice one Ally

17 Mar 2015 21:52:00
I really despair an actually can't sum up my frustration with this lot who call themselves defenders. we manage to score two goals and they can't keep the thing out of the net. we have now drawn 5 in a row and the last two games at home to the team at the bottom of the league and third bottom. Thank god the season is almost over or we would be fighting relegation.

17 Mar 2015 21:45:44
Martybhoy go easy on us please! Haha

17 Mar 2015 22:09:36
I'm saying nothing til 7.50 tomorrow morning.

17 Mar 2015 22:12:22
Let him dribble on.if his posts had a scintilla of wit or satirical clout, it'd be uncomfortable. but he is only 12 after all. the wee soul.

17 Mar 2015 22:15:13
Nippon matybot will be tucked up in bed, he has got school in the morning.

17 Mar 2015 22:29:40
To be fair, his IQ does put him in the top 98% of the general population.

{Ed001's Note - did Marty hack your account and post this??}

18 Mar 2015 10:43:43
Er no.think even Broonie would make it into top 98%!

Just a thought, but we might be as well to put in Mohsni, lol, no am actually serious.
Does anyone know why Aird isn't getting near the bench, that baffles me, he hasn't been around for ages, he can always bring something positive.

{Ed039's Note - Aird has been injured)

17 Mar 2015 21:30:06
Last tppe should have been nicky clarke, sorry my fault.

17 Mar 2015 21:25:07
I may be jumping the gun here but can I be the first to accept whatever Martybhoy dishes out this evening (or at 7:50am).
Yet another truly dismal performance. Wee McCall will need to grow a set and drop the lot of them before he finds himself earning a crust in the beachgrove garden too!
Rangers have sunk as low as the belly of a python in a limbo competition.

18 Mar 2015 01:16:31
Bay I think another season in current league under mccall would be the best thing that could happen to us, or should I just have said it will be that way anyhow.lol

17 Mar 2015 21:12:03
FFS bring on Sinnamon, move McGregor into the middle, move McCulloch forward and dig a hole and bury Law - NO IMAGINATUON WHATSOVER in the midfield We have most of the possession and can't do anything with it. The defence minging as usual. What a job McCall has on his hands, God help him because nobody else is trying to. Looking to me like another season in this league is looming but probably a good thing

17 Mar 2015 20:12:13
Will Nicky law ever get bloody dropped he is not smart enough or hard enough to play in the middle of the park! Hamed namouchi has more balls than him.

17 Mar 2015 20:47:32
please your giving me the hebejebes mentioning his name

17 Mar 2015 23:56:36
You were the one bigwull after the livingston game on saturday who was praising nicky law, can you not remember what you posted, make up your mind my friend ffs

18 Mar 2015 02:15:47
i have said repeatedly that Law is a coward, scared of the ball and scared of other players

18 Mar 2015 07:28:08
Lee Wallace is the bloody same, big Jessie! Bring back Bob malcom agleast he would tackle.

17 Mar 2015 19:35:42
Hope we can get a good result tonight can't be there as misses could go anytime. McCall has a job to do let's hope it gets done.

17 Mar 2015 20:58:56
Blackout good man letting your misses go to the game at anytime, lol lol good luck mate hope all goes well for you and your new arrival, and of course your good lady.

17 Mar 2015 17:23:10
Any idea where I can watch game online as I am working away and won't be able to make it 2 game

{Ed039's Note - I dont think any clubs in Europe are allowed to show any games in any form of media at the same time as Champions League games, even on RTV abroad)

17 Mar 2015 17:30:55
Was shocking that reading and Bradford had to play last night because of it

{Ed039's Note - I thought it was strange FA Cup replay was on a Monday night)

17 Mar 2015 17:32:53
Right mate just had a wee look and FSI free football streaming has it listed to be shown this evening go to that site and scroll down to FEED2ALL that's usually the best coverage of the choices available good luck mate

17 Mar 2015 17:34:32
Vipbox m8, or just punch in free football streaming

17 Mar 2015 17:58:14
Thanks for the replies. Much appreciated

17 Mar 2015 22:01:09
The Comedy Channel

17 Mar 2015 13:49:30
Predictions for tonight's game? I want to say a 2-1 victory even though my heart says go with a score draw.

Us to score first, then them to equalise and U.S. to snatch a sweaty second

17 Mar 2015 14:46:44
Never knew any Yanks were playing.I'll go for 4-1 for the Gers.This crap has to end some time.

17 Mar 2015 14:40:42
Rangers to go 2 nil up. End 3-2 alloa.

17 Mar 2015 15:12:52
My prediction is 3.0 to the Gers and ill stick it in a double with some clown from across the city posting at 7.50 in the morning to revel in our joy.

17 Mar 2015 15:33:38
Well least you'll get one part of the double. I think alloa will break down your 4-6-0 formation and steal a 1 nil victory. It used to be teams parked the bus at ibrox but now it's yourself. Frightening the way things have changed.

17 Mar 2015 17:31:36
5 0 rangers

17 Mar 2015 18:39:11
"revel in our joy " at beating alloa, oh dear just when you thought the bar could not be lowered any further 😄.

17 Mar 2015 21:51:16
And you couldn't even manage that LOL 😁

18 Mar 2015 02:20:31
Fan, soz fab, you have just shown how bitter you are, the guy was joking,,, still at least you were on the GERS site, just like cup final day on sunday

18 Mar 2015 11:25:46
No posts from me on cup final day my delusional friend on either site, I was at Hampden in the sun having fun .

17 Mar 2015 11:20:53
U20's captain Ryan Sinnamon a RB/LB was training with the team, thoughts on him at RB tonight?
Bell
Sinnamon McGregor Zal Wallace
Murdoch Crawford
Law Walsh Templeton
Gallagher

17 Mar 2015 11:43:30
I agree mate but no chance crawford should start and is bell 100% for tonight?

17 Mar 2015 11:52:25
I don't see why everyone keeps putting law on the wing, he is a central player. but I do like the look of your team mate, I'd have clark in there for Gallagher, but I'd have Gallagher on the wing, with Murdoch and law midfield

17 Mar 2015 12:41:38
There's loads of options at mccalls disposal. He should utilise it. He must have a headache trying pick out of all these stars.

17 Mar 2015 13:45:50
Your sarcasm is hilarious Marty. Law is a central player but he lacks tenaciousness to parter other weak midfield players. He is quite fast though and can beat a man hence why he can be used on the wing.

I would start with Crawford, he's the forest member of the team, has the most stamina and is a box to box type player.

I wish we had mcausland he was a good fb and was tenacious in midfield.

Walsh also plays well on the wing so gal can still play in attack.

I am looking forward to the lineup tonight I hope he goes with what he says and plays shiels and templeton

17 Mar 2015 14:45:47
Autocorrection making a mockery of me; Mcausland is a good RB not fb and Crawford is the fittest member of the team not forest.

17 Mar 2015 15:01:19
I don't think Gallagher made the squad, but that's from the DR so?No Crawford either, and a boy Wilson midfielder, brought in.

17 Mar 2015 16:47:53
Mcausland was released.

Get law to f!

17 Mar 2015 17:51:06
sinnamon should definitely spice things up a bit

17 Mar 2015 18:49:03
No bad Tommy.

17 Mar 2015 10:08:50
As per usual I'll be at ibrox tonight for our game against alloa, this would be my starting 11 guys-bell, mcgregor, halkett, zaliukas, wallace, midfield-templeton, mcculloch, law, walsh, up front-shiels, clark, what do you think fellow bears?

17 Mar 2015 10:16:18
Positive team, know why you put Jig on midfield, but I would draw a line under him now and move on. haven't seen Halkett boy. but like the mobility in rest of midfield. Hutton plays like he's dragging a tractor tyre tied round his waist. we'll see. early goal this time might spark them.

17 Mar 2015 10:19:58
Solid. Lol

17 Mar 2015 11:33:43
Wouldn't touch mcculloch or Clark tbh. I would rather see gall upfront. Would also like to see airs, templeton, Walsh and in midfield I have a sneaky feeling he might start crawford

17 Mar 2015 11:34:57
Never seen halkett either, wish we still had telfer, now would be the time for him. Would love to see McKay and gasparotto. Hopefully they get a chance under this regime

17 Mar 2015 11:45:23
Thought jig looked decent in midfield at the start of the season would play him there before hutton

17 Mar 2015 15:14:09
Bell, McGregor, Zaliukas, Wallace, Smith, Walsh, Law, Murdoch, Shiels, Miller and Templeton. We need fresh legs and a bit of pace. Miller could be subbed after an hour and we could change it up by putting Daly or Boyd on depending on the score. The guys at the back are interchangeable. I'd give Zaliukas and Wallace a go in the centre of the defence with McGregor on right and Smith on left

17 Mar 2015 08:04:41
Morning Bears. It is hard to believe that so many players with SPL experience have played so poorly this season. Winning promotion the last 2 seasons wasn't a big deal though Gers still did it by large margins. This term Boyd, Miller, McCulloch, Wallace, Templeton, Law and others have played rubbish. However, the tactics employed by McCoist lie at the root of the trouble. Confidence is shot to pieces but I'm sure McCall will turn things round, especially by playing some of the youngsters, at last! It would only take one decent win, say a 5-0 against Alloa tonight, and suddenly confidence would come back. We MUST beat Hibs on Saturday and then go on an unbeaten run. I'm on a rare trip to Glasgow tonight from my home down in southern England but annoyingly I'll arrive too late for the match! WATP.

17 Mar 2015 13:48:01
We will never win 5-0 this year even if they got their keeper sent off with no other goalie on the bench