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I don't particularly like it. The song is celebratory in nature, which doesn't give the support any credit, given the nature of the subject matter. I also feel it allows some to use it to ignore the issues. It's an important subject that needs highlighted in the best way possible, but singing BJK isn't it, and does more harm than good, in my opinion.

That is absolutely fair enough, it just looks like a complete waste of cash to this observer from the other end of the ground when you see what they come up with time after time for huge sums of money. But if they are happy with it thats nice for them. Now if only they would actually put their feckin flags down during the action so anyone unlucky enough to be within several rows of them can see the game instead of the back of a UB flag that would be wonderful. Not that it matters to most of them as from my experience they rarely watch much of the game anyway.

This one is quite sensible compared to other forums and Twitter. Not to mention some of the nonsense I have heard on some of the random podcasts out there.

I've got whiplash from all these contrasting player opinions from last night: Ridvan is poor, a shadow of Barisic; Yilmaz strolled it, a tidy performance, big future. Ure is miles off being a Rangers player, poor; He had a good game, worked hard, has a future as a big target man. Devine doesn't have the pace or quality to be anything more than back-up; He did well, 'I like the look of him'. King had a poor game, slack on the ball; Impressed, did well, looked assured.

Rangers v Dundee Kilmarnock v Dundee Utd Aberdeen v Partick Thistle Motherwell v Celtic That´ll dae nicely !! * Quarter-finals Midweek of October 18-20, 2022 Possible Old and New Firm in the semi-finals Last time we played Dundee in the League Cup, John Fleck scored in a 1-3 away win. We went onto lift the Cup beating Celtic in the final (2011). Haven't won it since. Time to get back to winning this trophy.

No, I didn't. I brought a funny pic with a public figure of ridicule for nearly all, regardless of party. I made a joke. If you don't find it funny, no problems, just don't look too hard to be offended.

Should have had 4 or 5 yesterday. He is getting in the right positions, as Jason Hold did in his first season, before being used ever deeper in midfield. Tillman and Lawrence too, so there is a "new" threat from that area. Likewise, despite a rather mediocre showing yesterday, Matondo also likes to get into the area AND likes to shoot. So there is a threat that we haven`t really had for some time, even though Wright grew into that role and likes a pop at goal too. Things Aribo and Kamara haven`t done or don`t do that much. Another thing, Ridvan looked rather willing too. I actually wondered whether we might think about playing him ahead of Barisic, for he likes to take on players and have a pop himself. He is 20, fearless and willing. Our older players, Kent, Kamara, Aribo and Co. started to think rather than play, losing the advantage the situation presents and rather often, get crowded out or closed down. Hence, young and new blood is needed - every now and then. I for one look forward to see Hagi and Tillman play along one another, as much as I look forward to see another proper striker alongside Colak.

He had his moments, especially the winner at Porkheid. Bestof luck to him.

The lad is bound to be feeling completely underwhelmed but hopefully he goes onto have a solid career.

Rangers often play better when things are going against us.

As Gunslinger said, Hatchet has an excellent record for such snippets of info.

Anyone donating to the UBs knows exactly what it's for, so the UBs can't be accused of wasting cash.

We are now very light middle to front. Hagi ..... months away Lowry.... Months away Roofe.... Intermittently available Lawrence... weeks away Morelos ? Tillman (needs managed)

Job done, through to the next round which is what it is all about. The fact we made 11 changes, resting every one of our starting 11 for the OF game, was an added bonus. I have long since given up on thinking games like last night will be entertaining or enlightening, they just never are, so I prefer to focus on getting a glimpse of the young guns getting some competitive action, and I thought most of them did pretty well without looking outstanding. Perhaps this is why we have such a bloated first team squad, the next level down is a very long way down? Unfair on any of the young ones to judge on one game, so I hope they all got to take something out the game to push onwards and upwards to see where they need to get to. Of more concern is the performances of the ones who are a big part of our first team squad, on big wages, who didn't look out of place in a game against 3rd tier opposition. Time to move Sakala on for definite, and Matondo had a stinker but I think is a better player than on show last night. I exclude Davis and Arfield from that comment as they both performed well. As for our £3.4M left back, I think he looks completely lost most of the time, but what an absolutely sublime touch he showed to set up the second goal. I could watch that all day, beautiful, and that is more like the player our scouts must have been thinking we were buying. Clearly going to be in the "takes time to settle" category. Ross County at ibrox next round please!

Exactly. It's unfortunate that he's been injured otherwise we could have sold him this window for a half decent price. The opportunity cash in on someone who was our biggest saleable asset 3 years ago has MAYBE gone. Let's just hope he buckles down and helps us win the title this season if he does go for free next summer.

We need a right winger to replace Candeias.

Alfredo holds the cards and can stay if he wants, running down the last year of his contract. What do we get from him is the question. A committed footballer, a half arsed approach or the customary, mixture of the two ? If he were to switch on to his professional side, it would be hugely helpful for our title aspirations. If not, he'd be better out of the building. The same conundrum since August 2018 but this time, entering the last year of his contract. We'd have been better to move him on 4 years ago IMO.

Online football fans are generally a bit deranged, particularly of the Rangers variety. Christ, you even get some upset about us singing BJK. 🤣

Shame because in one moment v West Ham he showed frightening pace. Maybe he's one of those players with pace who lacks basic game intelligence?

Those opinions were not necessarily from here, to be fair. The sheer contrast is incredible, though.

Ironically other than scoring I didn't think Ure did very much. His goal was well taken and should be applauded, that it came from a piece of poor control by him in the first place adds to the irony. If that points to him being a 'lucky' striker I'll take that. I think the last forward we actually produced was Gary McSwegan so we're well overdue someone coming through that can score goals. I look forward to seeing him get some more game time this season. I thought King did well, he was partnered with an experienced player but not a defender so he had to take more responsibility. He could do with a Goldson or a Helander (or a Weir) beside him for a few months to talk him through games. Ridvan and Devine also played well I felt, both are a bit slight but they'll get game time as the season goes on. I worry that Matondo is this season's Diallo/Oduwa/Zalalem/Weiss. A player with loads of ability and clear potential but missing the certain something to pull it all together.

The amount invested is obviously important, but It is mostly about getting recruitment right and picking the right players to fit in with what your aims are. Second spell, Walter could put together an experienced team that he could trust to carry out a game plan without having to think of a player trading model. He was allowed to bring in his players and generally got it right, especially in defence, eg. Cuellar, Weir, etc Over the City,...... with the controlling Peter out of the way, the Fat Aussie was given free reign to bring in his players, unfortunately he got his recruitment spot-on and after predictable teething problems they were able to overhaul us with consistent results and a mentality that could win OF league games. We need to get this window right so we can get automatic qualification for next season's CL. So far, we see some positive signs and some not so positive. I think we need more quality in depth middle to front or we'll continue to ship points in occasional frustrating draws against provincial pish that they will turn over. That brings us to the OF games. Saturday is massive and we can't allow them to lay down a marker and take a 5 point advantage. Good or/and bad, we'll find out a lot about our side at the weekend.

Hopefully County take advantage of that .

We are about to get more millions as Billy Gilmour signs for brighton. 15% sell on clause. Time to buy rangers.

Not bad luck in this case he was clattered by a Ross County player.Bad luck is where he might have gone over on an ankle himself.

But why against QOTS?

At least Scotty Arfield is scoring goals.

Light at CB, light middle to front. Light at CF...

Yes, I've been reading that he's useless apparently.

So glad I gave up funding them a few months ago. What a waste of supporters hard-earned, although as I am no longer a contributor it is nothing to do with me. Also, the sentence above I have put in bold is utter tosh. They are mostly a complete waste of money and add nothing to the atmosphere. In faact it could be argued it takes away from the atmospehere as some fans stop singing to get their phones out and take photos of the display. It is nothing more than chest-thumping from a very small section of the support. Thinking about it, these two groups are pretty much made for each other. Both believe themselves to be more important and influential than they are, and both waste fans cash on extravagant nonsense.

Not sure if this fits in with their role of being a Community Interest Company.

Dinosaurs, cavemen, knuckledraggers, gammon etc. Learned stuff. 😀

Mine was worse, I got 3 points for predicting a 3-1 defeat whilst one predicting a 2-1 win got only 1 point, if they didn't have Colak as fgs. However, thems the roolz !

ouch. Clearly we didn't have the money at that point which is a shame.

Skov olsen would have solved so many of our issues. Can play right back. Would have allowed us to send Devine out on loan to et him valuable experience.

Writing of matondo now would be gross stupidity.

He put in 3 or 4 balls Colak would have scored.

League Cup second round Rangers v Dunfermline August 2021 : 41,467 Rangers v Queen ot Sth August 2022 : 30,569 Various factors at play 2021 was a Friday night

last year was tight but they also lost their first 3 away games......... We must strengthen or it is a huge risk for me. If we don't buy a striker we need Colak to stay fit all season and play every game as things stand more or less. We would at very minimum be taking a huge risk in the striking department. We still don't have a Right winger who is a first pick and are weak in the number 8 position. We need 2 players at least.

Not sure about the Anthony signing for Man Utd. 86 Million? The manager is putting a lot of his eggs in one basket.

Haha. How come you get points for a score to nothing. No wonder you are the expert - This is a stewards enquiry if Ive ever saw one. Has a score prediction and a scorer "just incase" 😄

Probably the same thing with our fans ignoring that we have sold our better players and brought in decent money with that. Our income far outweighs our outlay at this point unless I'm imagining things. But hey maybe we don't need to spend just now. Maybe our squad is in a strong position. Maybe I'm being overly critical that we haven't spent a penny on our midfield for years except that 50k for Glen Kamara. Maybe I'm imagining a right wing problem that has persisted for years. I think our manager has earned some backing in the transfer market. As much as i don't want to talk about other clubs, our biggest rivals have backed thier manager. Maybe we cant complain if we cant compete. After all if the moneys not there its not there. Besiktas reported on thier official site we paid 4 million euros on Ridvan. https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/84136/ridvan-yilmaz-rangers-fcye-transfer-oldu.html

A massive shame that he left. Definitely a faux pas from Gerrard & Co. We have never properly replaced him and he was the perfect foil for Tav.

Why is an Irish rugby fan PQ's main Scottish football reporter? The guy's a fud.

Enlightening PQ piece as always @26th of foot. Interestingly, it puts into context the filed copy report on PQ web next day. From it's begrudging title "Dogged Rangers fight way to place with big boys" ' the article sets a tone of a very fortunate win from a "little team" riding their luck to the limit to grab a fortunate place at Europe's top table. All the profligate PSV players are named and shamed, as the article slanders PSV's failings. Tom rolls out full verbal armoury. "Slapstick, purgatory, wastefulness, missed chances etc", As for Rangers? By the end of first half according to Tom, "Rangers were "Hanging on" and "needed that whistle like they needed their next breath" No hope for our supporters, steeling ourselves to saying goodbye to glamour CL ties and " Hello Europa League old friend. We're back" Now it doesn't take a genius to figure all this copy would be written at half time as Tom prepared the final stamp on our death warrant. So dear old Tom was forced to change the narrative. Searching for that acceptable line. He has to up the tempo. Rangers "doggedness" is mentioned several times. Lawrence, Colak and Tillman are the only 3 Rangers outfield players mentioned. PSV has 7 or 8 players referenced. Our away record in Europe is poor. Only one win since the beginning of last season. Apparently for our goal, Ramalho was entitled to miss the danger caused by Tillman, as for the first hour, the most powerful telescopic lens could not have picked him out. No mention from Tom of the great team counter pressing for the goal. Rather "one of the most glorious tap-ins in our history" For a Chief Sports writer the article is downright sloppy and underwhelming. You can almost sense his disappointment between the lines. It belittles and disregards our teams European exploits over 4 seasons. It downplays the Europa League as a "little boys" competition conveniently overlooking the fact that most of our achievements in the EL have been beating teams "parachuted" out of the "big boy" league. Without actually stating the fact, it implies that the other Glasgow club somehow belong in this heady environment? Why not remind your readers Tom? To which club do Celtic have to thank for their automatic entry to the CL? As you state @26th of footObjectivity? Not from the man from Limerick I fear. Really poor stuff!

"I fear for Rangers, I really do". The above quote is from BBC Scotland's Tom English, it was the conclusion of his half-time summing up of events in the PSV's Philips Stadium. In his two minute interval report on BBC Radio Scotland, he fired off five timings, all opportunities for PSV to take the lead. In boxing parlance, Rangers were slumped upon the ropes and taking a pounding, the break was most welcome otherwise, "the Rangers bench would have been searching for the towel". As I was standing outside the Howf listening to my pocket radio, I thought Tom needed a towel to mop his feverish brow? I had watched the first half in the pub and thought we had endured a sticky 10 minute opening spell, had played our way in and, controlled 15-20 minutes in the middle of the first period. I recognise the Dutch had made a couple of openings but, they had NOT worked our Keeper. Steven Thomson at the match and Neil McCann in the PQ studio agreed with my observations. Lundstram had whistled a shot past the post and, both Tillman and Colak had shot directly at the PSV Keeper. Further, everyone agreed the Dutch players' movement had tested Rangers in the final five minutes of the half. "PSV made enough chances to win two, three games"? The above quote is from BBC Scotland's chief commentator, Liam McLeod, it was his final sentence of a full time summation. Again, both Thomson and McCann talked up the achievement and, highlighted Lawrence rattling the goal frame with a wonderful strike after displaying quick feet in the box. Both agreed the final 30 minutes had been comfortable for a thoroughly professional Rangers. A full fifty minutes after the final whistle, Tom English reappeared from the depths of PQ, we were told he was filing copy? Now, Tom has filed copy on dozens of occasions whilst broadcasting and he usually takes 15-20 minutes. He is a well practised Journo. At ra Stade de Gadd, Tom is back in the fold within 20 minutes to offer his views in breathless excitement. What was Tom doing for the extra thirty minutes on Wednesday evening, was he searching for the acceptable line? Both Tom and Liam had the script and refused to deviate from a pre-penned narrative despite, what their eyes told them. I fear for objectivity at BBC Scotland, I really do. BBC Five Live's approach differed from PQ, enthusiastic at Rangers performance and, in agreement with both Thommo and Terry in their appreciation of Rangers professionalism. Yesterday, the Scottish Daily Express published a column asking why two arms of Auntie Beeb had arrived at differing narratives? Tom's copy was heavy on tough, dogged and, redoubtable Rangers, the accompanying unnamed piece asked, 'what do two clubs in the Champions League do for the Game'? You will not be surprised to hear our qualification creates a widening gulf and any benefits to the Scottish game are dependent upon what you want from the game??????? There you are Gersnetters, do NOT do drugs. I suspect we all thought Rangers reaching the Europa Cup final last season created a seismic shift in our game. We were quickly informed by the usual suspects that losing the match on penalties was devastating. Immediately after events in Seville, Michael Stewart Tweeted : "Winning the Scottish Cup for Rangers or Hearts will be huge. It will round off a great season for Hearts with European group football already guaranteed, for Rangers it will mean not finishing empty handed. Missing the Champions League money is a MASSIVE blow to their finances". The MASSIVE capitals were all Michael's. He extrapolated on BBC Radio Scotland, reaching the Europa Cup final had temporarily dug Rangers out of a financial hole, players will have to be sold, "they didn't win the cup, the gamble may have failed. We will have to wait and see"? Since the above Tweet, Michael's Twitter feed has ignored the Scottish Cup final result and, Rangers Champions League qualification. He is fixated with Scottish independence and the tranquility of Catalonia. Like Tom's copy I am sure Michael is awaiting further narrative advice from the Kerrydale Accountants? A comfort blanket, a much treasured comfort blanket has been wrenched from the collective PQ hands. We know in three and half years they chose not to interview Steven Gerrard, we know they have not interviewed Gio either, so far. When they do sit down with the Rangers Gaffer, I hope he does not miss, Michael Stewart is a MASSIVE target.