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The SPFL is Celtc.........

Quite astonishing given the financial gulf between the clubs for the past decade or so...

Ironically we probably played as poorly as we have done all season in Europe in attacking terms but it's very much job done so can only give immense credit to this team who continue to fly the flag for Scotland in such competitions. Felt Goldson, Balogun and Lundstram were good throughout but it's a big hat tip to Greegsy for another top class performance. Yas!

Not posted until now as was waiting to see how things panned out. Just for perspective, 7 years ago today we draw 2-2 with Alloa at Ibrox....

We aren't so lucky with our directors. I'm still trying to understand how director of Rangers could have been so divorced from the support as to arrange this in the first place. I do believe they think they can ignore us with impunity. James Bisgrove then expressing surprise at supporter reaction placed him firmly in the "won't miss you when you go" category.

Hope they don't resolve the issues.

Couldnt watch game due to work commitments and parent duties so I had the misfortune of relying on Radio Scotland in the car for the final score and the odd update in between car drop offs. Jesus...you would think they be happy that Scottish team went through. On no. Richard Gordon was keen to emphasise that Rangers were beaten and it was disappointing that they lost (despite getting into the last 8).

Our European performances since SG came in is quite phenomenal! superb! the way Rangers FC have carried Scottish football is nothing short of remarkable! yet in Scotland it is never given the recognition it deserves! what a sad wee bitter Country Scotland is!!.

FFS pull out take a wee break in Spain .

Start was fine then we lost a dreadful goal when our defence fell asleep at a corner. After that we lost any sort of composure on the ball with almost every player guilty of giving it away too easily. Thanks to McGregor we still have our lead. We need a lot more from the midfield and forward line in particular. Morelos is having the proverbial, Aribo is anonymous, Kamara doesn't seem to know where he should be playing and Kent has fell over the ball more often than use it effectively. Lundstram has possibly been our best midfielder as Jack has struggled. Defence have been OK but we really need a goal to try and kill the tie. They score another and we're asking for trouble.

I believe the SPFL are keen on a tendering system, similar to the National Lottery. Camelot have not tendered because the SPFL preferred administrators for VAR are a consultancy Chaired by Chris McLaughlin, Vice Chair is Creepy Connie McLaughlin, Secretary is registered at Tom English and, the Arbiter Committee is to be selected from a pool consisting of Jum Spence, RAB Cosgrove, Graham Spiers, Roger Mitchell and, the Pope.

Aribo and his ability to hold on to or retain the ball will be invaluable tonight.

Most disappointing is our part in this.

Sad, and angry, that our club wanted cash over morals!!

I can't imagine any sponsor even in Australia wanting to get involved with Celtc right now. We should have been out front in leading that message. Consumers of celtc sponsors goods should be contacting the sponsors to ask what their plans are to separate from Celtc given the current court case.

I’m sure there was a time when I enjoyed football. Now it seems to be 90 minutes of terror, hoping to feck it works out OK.

Not pretty but job done. Thought we made the opposition look good to be honest. Last 8 is a fantastic achievement and a proper earner to boot. Were making a real name for ourselves in Europe leaving the mhanky mob in our wake. They will be raging!

Garbage! he is finished! he is too old! we need a replacement now!!!!

Perfectly summed up. I have the fear to be honest, they need to play like we’re 1-0 down not 3-1 up. Need more hunger and composure

Kent and Morelos are giving the ball away too easily too often. This team are there for the taking

Thought it started well. Some characteristic defending changed everything.

I just can’t understand why we are playing Russian roulette here. Switch to 3-5-2 asap for flip sake.

Yet again Separate Entity FC trying to get one over on us!!!!, when will the Rangers board realise they hate us?

Happy enough with Sands instead of one of the more defensively minded players but I'm hoping a week's rest will have refreshed big Joe and he could play an important role in linking the play tonight.

Arfield if fit for kamara

That's a good team but I'd play Sands instead of Aribo.

The SPFL is the company who run the 4 professional leagues (allegedly) who are responsible for generating commercial revenues, sponsorships etc ( stop laughing at the back)

And their cheerleaders (Aberdeen, Hibs, nelm’s Dundee etc)

Nope! as has been said continuously why they even contemplated it is a sign of complete disregard for the fans opinions!

damage is done imo

I’d have thought the SPFL would have had to pay for it from their commercial revenues. Meaning less money for clubs.

The Fruit of the Dead. In Greek Mythology, the Pomegranate is known as the fruit of the dead; it was said the plant arose from the blood of Adonis. John Greig was intent upon having more than a bite at one particular pomegranate, midfielder Claudio Sala. Unlike the rest of his Torino team mates, Sala had played on the Saturday before. He was Italy's number ten and had participated in the Azurri's 2-1 defeat in Greece. Rangers had endured a tough game at Rugby Park, and the Skipper had taken it upon himself to be Rangers raging boar to Torino's Adonis. The Gods would not smile upon a bad seed. As Greig clattered into Sala, Willie Waddell held his head in his hands. Assistant Manager, Jock Wallace punched the air. The reactions of the vast majority of the 35,000 crowd inside the Stadio Comunale was a mixture of anger and respect. Rangers were worthy opponents, they had worked out the main man. Waddell had addressed the players before leaving the team Hotel in Asti, he told them to forget the Club's three previous meetings with Italian opposition. It was all about the future, if Rangers could win the tie they would win the European Cup Winners Cup. Peter McCloy later revealed Waddell took him aside as they were boarding the team coach and offered, "it's simple, don't concede tonight and we are through". The Captain's tackle from centre laid down a marker and Torino - Castellini, Mozzini, Fossati, Zecchin, Cereser, Agroppi, Rampanti, Ferrini, Pulici, Sala and Bui took note. Rangers lined up as - McCloy, Jardine, Mathieson, Greig, Jackson, Smith, McLean, D Johnstone, Stein, MacDonald and, Johnston but played the Catenaccio system. Dave Smith wore number six, DJ wore number eight; the Aberdonian played the Sweeper role whereas the Dundonian in possession sat in front of Colin Jackson, out of possession he slotted in beside him. Smith's range of passing was the key, as soon as a Torino attack broke down, Smith pinged off to willing runners, Johnston and Stein. The Antipasto was delicious for all Bluenoses, Sala stayed tackled and Rangers served up a first half fiesta of possession football. Torino looked good enough to eat, they abandoned their Granata jerseys for the then Italian Cup winners traditional all white ensemble with red, white and, green tricolour badge. On the 12th minute, Dave Smith found an advancing Mathieson and WullieWanFit ghosted past two defenders before crossing deep to the back stick. An on rushing Bud Johnston did not have to break stride, clinically slamming the ball into the back of the pokey. Torino attempted to get their game going but every attack fell on the eighteen yard line with, either DJ intercepting a pass or Dave Smith taking a touch before passing into midfield or further. There was a fright just before the break, DJ matched Ferrini's run into the box and his challenge coincided with the Italian falling to the turf. Referee Kamber waved play on. A half time 0-1 lead did not flatter Rangers, Torino boss, Giagnoni decided width was the answer. He substituted full back, Fossati for left winger, Toschi. On the hour mark it paid off, Toschi's left foot drive was deflected goalward by centre forward, Pulici. The deflection wrong footed McCloy but Bomber Jackson followed the ball to the goal line. Unfortunately, his attempt at a swinging clearance bulleted the ball high into the net. There were thirty minutes left and expectation was a rested Torino to power on against a tiring Rangers. The Teddie Bears provided the Afro Gato, continuing possession football brought jeers and horns, the double espresso arrived courtesy of Bud, two opportunities to restore the lead. The game finished 1-1 and the action transferred to the tunnel. Johnston had given Torino full back, Mozzini a torrid evening. Eventually he caught Bud in the tunnel and promised the Fifer he would break his legs in a fortnight's time at Ibrox. Bud admitted relief at the appearance of Jock Wallace who shoved the Italian away with an accompanying, "fcuk off". Gustavo Giagnoni stood at the mouth of the tunnel and paid Rangers two big compliments, "I've never seen a fitter team' and, "they came here and played the Italian game, beautifully". Waddell proclaimed DJ to be, "the new John Charles". The Italian press whilst acknowledging Giagnoni's compliments were livid with the Referee, "the Scots are rough, there should have been one if not two penalties awarded, the Swiss Ref' was lenient", wrote Bruno Perucca of La Stampa. Sala remained quiet. On the Charter flight home the next morning, Rangers learned they were not dining alone at the Euro table. Sellik had won 1-2 in Hungary against Ujpest Dosza, BBC Scotland showed that game live in glorious black and white. The colour was all Rangers as the mercurial winger, Wullie Henderson was waiting at Ibrox with his legal representative, big Juve and Sellik man, Joe Beltrami. Wullie wanted to remain a Ranger, the Club was intent on transfer listing him and, Big Joe had enjoyed climbing the marble staircase.

The last couple of weeks in the EPL have shown how badly VAR can get things wrong. Add to that the inherent bias and dishonesty of football in Scotland and you have just another means of arriving at decisions that favour Celtic and disadvantage Rangers.