10 Nov 2020 17:37:21
I've said from day one that the lack of fans was a serious leveller and that ibrox is a cauldron for some players who simply Cannot cope with the Rangers fans on top of them every game, of thT there's no doubt Rangers have coped best with empty stadia because the players are playing at their normal level, not petrified of Rangers fans screaming abuse, ie Kent, Tav, etc anyone who thinks no fans doesn't make a difference doesn't know what they're talking about, i played with biys who couldn't stand playing at places with large crowds, and others who were Literally buzzing to be playin front of even a few thousand, its normal for some to flourish, and others to fade into obscurity because of fans, its a Natural thing they can't help, i said it weeks ago, no fans is great for us, its that simple.


1.) 10 Nov 2020
10 Nov 2020 18:44:01
So going by your theory, we'll win the league because there is no fans and then lose it every other year when fans are allowed back in? 😂
Aye no bother😩.


2.) 10 Nov 2020
10 Nov 2020 18:53:03
Jeez Tom, finally we agree on something!

Big question are fans happy to stay positive and encourage the players or are they more concerned with venting their frustrations and unhappiness at a player who has a poor game?

Potentially this is a win or lose the league dilemma if the fans are allowed in.

Win the league with players who find it tough having the crowd on their back or lose it because the fans put pressure on?


3.) 10 Nov 2020
10 Nov 2020 18:58:53
I think tha lack of fans has gave them back there confidence and form and belief so that when the fans are back they know what they’re capable of and also so do we know what they can do and so lay off them and support them. It’s been a great learning curve for all and worked in our benefit going forward.


4.) 10 Nov 2020
10 Nov 2020 22:11:20
its good you finally agree, because I put this up at start of season, bluebaw above doesn't understand it, bless him, but football people will of course get it, but there's a wee bit more to it than that, i have had more than few conversations with bomber brown over the years, and childhood friends of mine like Robert fleck and indeed mcAvennie, , they agree that Ibrox is a far more intimidating place than celtic Park, or hampden for that matter, and that's not a new thing, its been like that since they built the stands, I remember being in the old derry and the celtic end at Europe or cup ties and you were quite far from the ayers, nowadays you can talk to the wingers and full backs, and that closeness unsettles some players very much indeed for bluebawz benefit il give you 2 very classic examples, Webster and the big Dutch keeper from Aberdeen both utterly outstanding in they're previous places of employment, both couldn't even move when they came out the tunnel others like them have been physically sick in the tunnel and some actually so scared they were removed from the team by walter before they left the dressing room,


5.) 11 Nov 2020
11 Nov 2020 00:22:30
Bluebaws, you do understand that you need to have the best team in the first place don't you? So in answer to your silly question, yes, if rangers had the best TEAM, and management in the league and empty stadium every year, then I would back Rangers to win every year, that's the simple answer to your snide remark, you should really know that some players thrive dramatically when circumstances around them change, don't you ?


6.) 11 Nov 2020
11 Nov 2020 00:29:13
Theo Snelders, international keeper with Holland, played in many big games and Cup finals in Scotland, simply couldn't cope with Ibrox, Webster international defender, played in Cup finals and many big games, taken off the pitch after spewing all over the 18yrd box, never to be seen again,


7.) 11 Nov 2020
11 Nov 2020 04:59:40
I sort of agree and have said the fans issue before is helping us, I do however think once these players get that winners mentality and belief it will stay regardless. First trophy is critical for them, that league cup final hit guys hard. Once we jump that hurdle we will be a lot better off.


8.) 11 Nov 2020
11 Nov 2020 13:58:17
I agree with Tom here, there is little doubt that the lack of people in the stands has had a positive effect this season, but I also agree that it's something that will need to be addressed. Fans will return at some point, later rather than sooner I would imagine, and the players will have to cope with it.

I play sport at a much lower level and have seen it for myself. My team qualified for a county final, largely be playing at venues with no support present and the team was amazing. Come the final and hundreds of fans, my own team went to pot and lost in serious style! I understand the effect of people watching and how it can affect some players.