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09 Sep 2024 10:24:51
By all accounts (including manager) Bajrami had an excellent game for Albania. He was everywhere, which is good to hear. Just hope we use him in a natural role.
At around €4m could be a fairly low cost gem (a lot for us, but in the scheme of things 4m for a 25yr old international with good Serie A experience could prove vital) z.
1.) 09 Sep 2024 13:37:48
seems he played left wing although he played no10 for his last club. so anywhere along the front or just behind seems good. he also covered the left back last night which will mean at least Yilmaz or Jefte will get some support where they are struggling against someone> hopefully Cerny starts ti do same on other side.
2.) 09 Sep 2024 14:31:18
We’ll play him right mid ?.
3.) 09 Sep 2024 19:24:46
I think we'll see him left side of the midfield 3 in most games.
4.) 09 Sep 2024 20:04:02
Irrespective.
5.) 09 Sep 2024 21:55:23
Are you saying we will change formation EHL? we don't play with a midfield 3.
6.) 10 Sep 2024 03:56:29
Cool coldo but you will never get me saying play a winger in the centre of the park or make an arse of where airfield played, I can't help quality can't play our league.
7.) 10 Sep 2024 13:26:13
Rayger it depends how you consider we play. If it is 4-3-3 then the left side of the middle 3 is LS midfielder and wingers play as forwards. If we play a 4-2-3-1 then in the 3 the wingers would be considered midfield players so he would play left attacking midfielder. If you don't believe the 3 are midfield then google 4-2-3-1 formation.
03 Sep 2024 22:12:37
Sat in my hotel room whilst away at work, and drifting through you tube.
Ended up watch some re-runs of Rangers last big Euro run. Wins over Dortmund, Leipzig, Red Star and Braga. What struck me was;
1. They played a simple, effective game utilizing wings, cross balls and applying real pressure, whilst flooding the box in attack. High tempo football
2. How swift they were in transition when winning back the ball.
3. The relentless edge with which they played
4. The clear fire in the players eyes
I know there was an element of luck, and GVB didn't translate Europe to the league, but the football was a joy to watch .
When you think, it's a simple game really, when played with passion, decisiveness and that will to win.
Nostalgia trip over.
1.) 04 Sep 2024 09:50:19
Yes did the same myself this morning we were fantastic during that run, Morelos, Kent Aribo were terrific.
15 Aug 2024 19:04:51
Just a side note: those who denigrate our league. Fenerbache beaten by Lille and John Lundstram inspired Trabzonspor dumped out of Europe already by Rapid of Austria.
Big spending doesn't necessarily win the day!
1.) 15 Aug 2024 19:58:59
Lille are a banging team rapid not too shabby either.
2.) 15 Aug 2024 19:59:33
Well done to killie seeing off tromso and to brann asthor.
3.) 15 Aug 2024 20:04:49
Let’s just focus on our own club, sorry dosent soften the blow for me if a Turkish team is out aswell.
4.) 15 Aug 2024 20:44:28
Correct rosevale.
5.) 16 Aug 2024 07:53:54
It all depends on who those clubs waste money on.
6.) 16 Aug 2024 08:52:16
Here's another stat, we're out at the first hurdle also, luckily we've got the EL. I just feel we need to forget about all these other teams, as we are a total shambles ourselves at this time.
12 Jun 2023 12:20:25
Typical, create a post and an update already in!
Seems a further week delay for Bordeaux, so assume a waiting game for Maja, if we still want him.
1.) 12 Jun 2023 12:58:27
Hopefully it’s all agreed and there’s a gentleman’s agreement in place and signing can happen as soon as it’s done. There’s no way this match gets replayed now all the players will be on holiday. It’s Bordeaux fans own stupid fault.
2.) 12 Jun 2023 13:54:23
Hope we still in for him and gets sorted out soon.
3.) 12 Jun 2023 15:18:44
Kaisers. Beale wants maja.
4.) 12 Jun 2023 16:16:46
Saw montpellier also being linked with him. Can't see anything on the rematch decision tho.
5.) 12 Jun 2023 19:12:45
Home defeat kaiser.
12 Jun 2023 12:15:57
Today sounds like D Day in France regarding Bordeaux and more importantly Josh Maja.
I saw in France belief is that Bordeaux will lose their appeal for a re-match, meaning Maja will become a free agent. Then I'm sure we'll see if our interest is truly concrete!
Would like to think so as this May free up a little more money to pursue other targets.
1.) 12 Jun 2023 20:23:18
Great news Macnaughten.
04 Dec 2024 11:18:40
John, I hope that this is serious and that the ‘big hitter’ has the substantial capital to invest. Wouldn’t be against this being a new player.
I do like those to have a Rangers bent, but equally in todays world also understand we are running a business.
09 Sep 2024 15:53:49
I would expect we’ll need to all but give him away, for no other reason than if we want him and his salary gone our bargaining position isn’t great.
06 Sep 2024 18:48:31
You mean like winning the league cup…. Doh.
06 Sep 2024 17:40:28
Love the sweeping statements about Tav, his sub 5% fan rating, him leaving after 10yrs for being shouted at once…. All crafted statements from those who seem to know little but sound off endlessly with the same mantra…
If Tab leaves because he’s hounded out by fans that’s sad. Same for any professional footballers. Yes they’re paid well, and can take abuse on a Saturday but gets more difficult when it’s vitriolic and personal.
I wouldn’t take that at work, neither should a footballer, and don’t give any tosh about it being acceptable because footy is ‘different’…
Show dissent if you wish, criticism of a player is fine (let’s face it none of the 17 squad covered themselves in glory on Sunday)!
But less of the ‘if you don’t agree with me that he’s cr@p, or useless’ then you know nothing line. and Ray why don’t you look at your fellow posters and you’ll see hundreds of ‘different’ views on players, formations etc… so yea you’re bound to at some point get something right.
04 Sep 2024 08:21:13
Wouldn’t suprise me to see him get an extension.
Likely a year if that means he retains a sell on value rather than walks at the end of a season. PC did say he wanted to do away with players walking away on a free, even if the actual fee we receive for some players is relatively low.
09 Dec 2024 09:11:21
I never want us going into a match without looking for the win, but particularly as regards Spurs this is tempered with realism. The other side shipped 7 to Dortmund, so the warning is there if we are too open.
For me (negative as it sounds), tight disciplined and try and nick one in the break. Losing Hagi and Danilo does affect our game
Sunday is breaks off… ironically Hagi and Danilo should benefit, and I agree Sterling is one or other game.
I am cautiously optimistic. What pleases me is seeing the players currently enjoying themselves on the park, as that shows both confidence and a real togetherness. Real positive intangibles.
08 Dec 2024 09:27:35
Whilst I agree that the price of watching football (coupled with traveling, strips etc) is becoming crippling, we need to find alternative revenue streams. We’ve often talked on here of having Ibrox sponsored (obviously at a practical level) . Wouldn’t bother me if we played at Dell Ibrox if it meant the investment cut down losses and allowed us to invest in having more permanent to sign the likes or Cerny permanently.
My brother lives in Texas and his local baseball team even have the ‘pitch’ sponsored. The club offers essentially a raffle for $25 and the winner get hospitality, first pitch in season and a pair of season tickets. He says it pays for maintenance costs for full year. Not worth millions maybe but expect similar here could raise enough to cover ground staff and maintenance for a season (say 50,000 tickets at £25pp, with 2 x season tickets, hospitality, and name on pitch for a year) … every little idea.
07 Dec 2024 21:07:00
For me all focus needs to be on tomorrow.
Aberdeen have opened the door to 2nd with their recent form, and we must take advantage…
Spurs and Man U, at the moment are side shows (and however poor their form, the squads they’ve assembled put them in a world we can only dream of) . So 3pt, clean sheet, no injuries and then I’ll worry about Europe.
Also hope Antonio recovers. I know about life threatening car crashes, and it’s not just the body which takes a pummeling.
04 Dec 2024 21:56:27
Small, but very important steps…
We are looking more solid at the back, delighted to see all strikers score and no coincidence that we are getting players back…
Closing back in on 2nd place, after all the doom merchants were calling for PC execution…
A win, another 3pt, taking our chances and most important the players look like they enjoyed themselves and good to see how genuinely pleased they were for Danilo. we may be off where we’d like to end up but I still believe in the journey. tough few weeks coming up so I’ll take the positives now.
04 Dec 2024 11:21:51
Got to go into the game in a positive frame of mind…
Bottom line is this is a one off, so the game must be won on the day.
My one crumb is that, if we can be disciplined, we have shown an ability (albeit in Europe) to hit on the break. I fear we need to do this well, as chances are going to be limited. Sadly other side are well ahead of us, but every dog has its day!