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In short, absolutely delighted with GVB so far. Before he came (league only): 9 conceded in past 8 games 3 home draws out of last 4 home games (the 4th was Hibs who were 1-0 up when they went a man down after only 30 minutes so that could easily have turned out differently) Only 5 wins out of the last 8 I'm not going to look it up but a terrible record for losing the first goal Only 4 clean sheets from 13 games (Celtic were 6 despite their issues) Since arrival: 5 consecutive wins 4 clean sheets from 5 1 conceded in 5 games Never been behind in a game A fantastic start and exactly what we needed, I was very worried about where our season was going under Gerrard.

Good point about conserving energy. When we are playing 2 games a week, it's understandable that the intensity falls off in the second half. That's why an early goal makes life so much easier and that's why other teams play so deep to frustrate us. Though having said all that, it would be nice to have a 3 goal margin before we begin to play out the game. At the moment we just don't look like being beaten. Celtic are hanging on by their fingertips. One slip and they are gone.

Return of the Ginja Ninja. Recently, Michael has been lamenting his lack of opportunity to spit venom. He has taken to his Twitter account to inform his followers that, "BBC Scotland have not invited me on". These are trying times, Michael has so much hatred to vent and Hunnery is such a big target. RAB Cosgrove has been filling the vacuum, "Gerrard's left before Rangers next Administration", "Rangers are reclaiming history again" and, "that will be Neil McCann no talking to the BBC now". All in the last three weeks, RAB is as reliable as a Hammond organ refrain, filling the middle register. Still, his team have fell to the bottom of the table but it's his Rangers hatred he needs to keep warm. Neil McCann stymied RAB by appearing on Sportscene the very next night but, we had to wait a further week for the Caped Wonder to fidget on the Sportscene settee. His demand for truth, justice and, the Pacific Quay way was laid bare last Sunday. Rangers had successfully navigated the Rhone savage, leaving Lyon with a credible 1-1 draw to be confronted by the waiting, rested Jambos at Tynecastle. The Pacific Quay way was loaded, again! Paul Mitchell(a Jambo) was commentating, John Robertson(a Jambo) was adding colour and, Michael(Foundation of Hearts member) was waiting on the Sportscene studio couch, prepared to wield the trusty sword of fcukwittery. On Sportsound, Paul and John had a conversation on Alfredo's goal being offside, Big Dick and Tom Anguish dismissed this notion at half-time. There was agreement on Aribo's goal being sublime and Tom brought comfort, "Hearts started better, Rangers played for four minutes but if Hearts grab the next goal"? The game ended 0-2 and Tom remained fixated on four minutes. Big Dick wanted to know Robbie Neilson's reaction to being denied a stonewaller? They settled on a consensus, an entertaining game but the Referee lost control. We were reminded of the highlights being available later on that evening where the Ginja Ninja would redefine losing control. On Sportscene, Paul Mitchell's commentary was touched up and Robbo's colour removed. I suspect a semblance of balance was required before broadcast? Richard Foster sat beside the Ginja Ninja as the maroon broadsword was unveiled. The first thrust set the tone, "look, there's no doubt about it, Rangers rode their luck, all the big moments went their way". There was no need to parry and the second swipe carried injustice, "It's about fine margins, such fine margins. It was a frustrating afternoon for Hearts; ah mean ah don't like it but it was a penalty to Hearts". Confidence gained and the cleaving blow ensued, "Nick Walsh lost the plot, flashing yellow cards all over, particularly at Hearts players". Steven Thompson and Richard Foster thought Rangers were deserving of their victory. We move on to last night and Jane Lewis was hosting Sportsound. Adding colour to the Dingwall commentary was both Pat Bonner and Billy Dodds. Richard Foster was sat upon the PQ Naughty Step. On Sunday, Dodds had been subjected to a RAB tirade. Billy had complained about Morton's provision of Porta-Cabin facilities for his Inverness team stating, "they're manky". RAB was convinced Billy would know 'manky', he is a recipient of an EBT. It makes no difference that Dodds took to Scotland on Sunday some ten years past to declare, "I no longer consider myself a Rangers supporter", he just doesn't have the necessary purity for RAB. Anyways, it's half-time and we are told Rangers are winning one nil, Morelos the scorer. We then receive a couple of minutes of Sellik commentary, followed by a full time match report of Hearts - Hibs SWPL fixture, then back to Dingwall for more angst on injury ravaged Sellik. Full time, it's more of the same, two - nil Rangers, Kent adding to the scoring. That was the end of it, the next forty minutes until the end of the broadcast was ten man Sellik's determination to win, scoring the winner in the seventh minute of six added minutes. The key word was, "exuberance", the Green Brigade invaded the pitch to, "celebrate". Big Ange, he of AngeBall was interviewed and his first word on the end of match scenes was, "exuberance". Jane and Pat further utilised the word several times. Pacific Quay was exuberant in their liberal usage of 'exuberance'. I was surprised at Ross County boss, Malky McKay being allowed to broadcast live, "it seemed the Referee was going to allow play to continue until they scored". There was no exuberance at such a remark, it was repeated as often as the Rangers result. The remark that defined the PQ weekend was made(scripted) by Cat Harvey, guest on Off the Ball. There was a discussion about the necessary etiquette of constant Christmas online deliveries and Cat said, "I always bung the delivery driver an Alfredo". RAB guffawed, ah mean laughing at your own scripted jokes? Such was the exuberance, it was repeated, "ah always bung the delivery driver a wee Fredo" to another guffaw. We know RAB is a PhD in Theatre and Media, but may I suggest the joke would work better if you study Japanese theatre ie Kabuki. The classical diving character is entitled, 'Kyogo' - a right wee cnut of a Furuhashi.

2 - 0 Morelos; Morelos assist. Ergo, Morelos.

I remember entering Cheltenham one day and outside were the religious anti gambling mob and one big poster telling us the Lord would save us I went through the card twice and couldn't find what race he was running in

Totally agree. We should be investing in our recruitment and trusting them to improve us. Occasionally you get irreplaceable, one off talents who you want to keep as long as possible (Laudrup, Larsson for them), but I don’t think we have that kind of player.

When we're doing poorly, most think 'no one's going to buy these donkeys; Just punt them!' When we're doing well, most are saying 'Oh--we can't lose this player; he's too good'. I'm in the middle: I never think players lose as much value as it seems after poor runs of form; and I don't think players are too good to be sold. I'm quite comfortable that our DoF will keep a level head -- although I do think we've missed certain opportunities to sell in the recent past (e.g. Morelos).

I don't worry about losing players. If we do it means they are playing well, and that we would get a good return on them. The DoF will have a list of ready replacements already drafted and scouted, so they'll move for those replacements if/when players leave. I'm like a broken record, but selling players is what we have to do if we want to be financially sustainable.

It’s great to see so many players transformed, long may it last. Morelos looks much improved, his assist for Kent was impressive where he would maybe have just had a pot shot at goal in the past.

He has been terrific all season. We're lucky to have a player this good.

We should just start calling it the Joe Aribo Man of the Match Award.

How will this go down with paranoid brigade? Ross Wilson, Gio and Angie out for lunch.... 😆

Breaking news on BBC, seems like they've just scored a 3rd 😆

Dornan's use of "Jeezus" is blasphemous and offensive to Christians. Wonder if the perma-offended victim of religious persecution, Humza, will pull him up for it...

the thing about this virus is getting over the after effects you might be clear in ten days but some people i know have taken weeks to get back to some kind of normality I i wouldn't worry about the ninety seven men look after our own staff and players mon the gers

I see Thomas Frank has asked for the whole of this weekend's PL (and League Cup) fixtures to be postponed, because they have 13 players and staff who have Covid.

I think it's because you keep putting "Alfie", so my brain skips it for some reason. Apologies again. It's now fixed (although, it might take a while for it to filter through to the table). I'll try to pay attention to the "Alfie" posts from now on.

That’s for Timothy to decide, isn’t it? Where does his advantage lie? Probably a postponement giving him a chance to narrow the gap and help towards fixture congestion.

Think they were but just going by what's being reported - so take that with a pinch of salt 🙂

3-0 FGS Hagi

Aribo playing so well I worried we wont be able to hold on to him come January. He is the best player in the country by some distance. Kent a Morelos good too. Hagi worked hard without much coming off for him.

Solid team performance I will go for Morelos looks like he's recovered his hunger again

We should restrict attendance in one way only. Ban cucks from attending until zero covid.

You posted this thread a second before I did! (I've deleted mine.) Aribo, for me.

This is a remarkable round, with 6 Correct Scores and 3 Maximums! Correct Result (1 pt): Everyone who entered. Correct Number of Rangers Goals (1pt): Rousseau, compo, Dado, Franc, DJ, gisabeer, and 26th FGS (2 pts): TB, Yorkie, Devil, Franc, Bill, BD, gisabeer, 26th, Ted, r_s and T-1000 Correct Score (3 pts): Rousseau, Dado, Franc, DJ, gisabeer and 26th Franc, gisabeer and 26th with maximums! Latest Standings:

Very dominant performance and team looked confident on the ball - even if that meant we perhaps overplayed it at times. Thought Morelos, Aribo and Kent were all excellent whilst Hagi had one of those nights were nothing came off for him. I was a bit frustrated that we seemed to concede territory somewhat as the game went on but we still looked dangerous on the counter and hopefully this will have helped conserve energy ahead of another game on Saturday.

Just back. Was lucky enough to be in Bar72 tonight and Dave Smith and Marvin Andrews both walked past me - how's that for some class!? Good performance. We should've scored more. Hagi and Aribo were excellent tonight.