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There's a strange fascination with his build. He's never been a skinny sort. Anyway, he came on yesterday and we immediately improved. Not bad for a Sunday League player.

Profile-wise, Cantwell and Davies are exciting signings. They are both technically gifted, young, versatile with huge upside in terms of resale value. (Cantwell was linked with Liverpool a couple of years ago.) The issue is - with Cantwell especially; Davies to a lesser degree - they've been beset by off-field problems, which is a little worrying but that's the only way we'd be able to sign players of this calibre. Davies has played as an #8 and a #6. Cantwell plays as an #8, #10 or wide, cutting inside.

I don't catch Off The Ball often these days but I caught some of it on Saturday. They'd a couple of ex-refs on and I assume they'd hoped to further fuel the Ange bonfire that Scottish VAR and refereeing was being placed upon. Instead, at least while I was listening, the ex-refs laughed at the ridiculousness of these allegations of bias against the Celtic. One of them, (was his name Conroy?) explained he was a Celtic fan and once got pelters from his pals for chalking off a Celtic 'goal' against us. Both easily explained the 'hand ball' rule and expressed surprise that Ange and co didn't know it. Cosgrove sounded uncomfortable at this breaking out of common sense, Cowan, to his credit, mocked Celtic and their acolytes.

The case for Goldson for his consistency over the last two games:

Cho Gue-sung? A anagram of cues gung-ho, if that's of any help. Might hinge on who does the better kimchi at their training ground.

Sakala again for me. Was the busiest of our poor lot in first half, then a sublime goal and nearly a second just after it. I see a lot of votes for Jack which surprise me. Was utterly abysmal in first half, as bad as I can remember seeing him, and while his second half was better, including a lovely flick off his shoulder into Sakala for the opener, I think he is still a long way short of his best, but signs of improvement are most welcome, and if we can get him back to his best for a few games before his inevitable injury it will help us win matches easier. Davies at the back is improving all the time, Borna had a good game, Kent again looking dangerous when given that freer role inside.

He's clearly not at his best and I agree we should be looking to part ways but I think that's a bit OTT.

You must watch a different Rangers from me. I think Lundstram has been our best and most consistent player since Beales return.

I agree with this. Add to that he will be one of our higher paid players. It doesn’t make sense to have your highest paid players as guys with no resale value as if we don’t make Europe or need to wage dump it’s impossible to move these guys on. Tav, Goodson, Lundstram and Lawrence will likely be our top earners when Morelos leaves and no one Will likely buy them. It’s ok to have a few old heads around making big money but balance is required.

No one thought for a minute that we'd get what we did for those two when we signed them, hindsight is indeed marvellous.

Also, some chat that Cantwell was in Glasgow today. Manager's post-match comments yesterday about him and Tom Davies seemed to suggest a very strong interest given he named them both which is fairly unusual.

We have the answer to our goalkeeping problem already in the building 😁

DO SOMETHING NOOOOOW!!!!!

Hard to see how you think that as this was first game he has been picked. Getting there though bullied scum defence and changed our attacking ability when he came on today.

No but Bassey & Aribo were 2 players seeking to establish themselves. Tom Davies & Cantwell fall more into the Matondo category for me in that they’re trying to get their careers back on track. That worries me.

Who does that to a child?

Both Tom Davies & Cantwell are high risk signings in my opinion. Not unlike Matondo. Whatever they had ain’t there anymore. Who’s to say they’ll rediscover it at Rangers

The Masons aren't very good at this anti-Celtc ref agenda thing, are they.

Lampard 41 matches in charge of the Toffees and only 12 wins time to chase him .

Aye, generally the issue seems more to do with the hand ball rule / interpretation, than it is with VAR.

Colak is very much a victim of the current system. Given the right one, we have all seen that he is highly effective. Unfortunately, under Beale he will suffer the fate of Itten. They would be wise NOW and capitalize on what is still a fairly statistically successful season for Colak and send him down the road. He will do little under Beale. Likewise, Alfredo, who has permitted himself to become a fatboy....again...has run his course and needs to be on the same train. I sincerely hope that Beale cleans house.

If he were more mobile, I wouldn't have a problem with his build. He used to be more mobile. We improved more down to a general increase in urgency and tempo. The style of Morelos suited our game, more than an ineffective, injured and not matchfit Colak.

I think part of the issue was tactical. First-half was more of a 4-2-3-1, but in the second half we played more of a 4-3-1-2/4-3-3. Sakala was noticeably higher and more central. I think having more bodies central allowed us to overload their 2 (they were ostensibly a 3-4-3, but obviously 5-4-1 without the ball).

Apologies - said I don't think Colak fits Beales style. I like Colak but can't see him fitting in. Agree regarding Alfie but he just seems a bit "off it". Hopefully as he gets more games he'll get fitter and better

And I trust Beales judgement. Here is a guy who has studied coaching all of his adult life on different continents.

Surely not. Has been nowhere near the form of the last 3 months of last season, we need far better. No sell on value, not consistent enough. Worrying if true.

"on these matters, I am always part of Team Harry". Yesterday, amid the outpourings of Team Sellik, RAB Cosgrove on sibling rivalry proclaimed, "on these matters, I am always part of Team Harry". Now, RAB never misses an opportunity to establish and reinforce his republican sympathies; why is he anxious to support the Royal spare heir? As we know only too well, RAB is a callous selfish prig and it is no surprise in the immediate aftermath of Prince Harry revealing he had killed 25 Taliban that RAB demands association. Splattering a couple of dozen ragheads conjured the imagery created by Scotland's leading Historian, Tom Devine - the 120,000 Covenanters that perished during, 'the Killing Times' in the 17th century, "were Scotland's equivalence of the Taliban". However, deeper thought arrives a differing conclusion. RAB is a callous, selfish prig and his constant praising of fellow supporters of Nationalism who live outwith Caledonia's craggy majesty. Alan Cumming lives in New York and bides in an apartment block with a rooftop swimming pool. Brian Cox has houses in both New York and Primrose Hill, both have adjoining swimming pools. Martin Compston stays in Las Vegas and when he is not conducting ra Sellik balaclava Choir, he is sprackling in the chlorinated waters of his swimming pool. Irvine Welsh relaxes in his Chicago pool when not practising with his band - Stairway 13. RAB himself regularly bigs up his villa in Sri Lanka with attached infinity pool. RAB occasionally mentions he escaped the terrors of council house scheme, Letham in Perth and Prince Harry has related the cramped de- Keynesian conditions he suffered in Frog Cottage but breathes easier in his £15 million Santa Barbara estate with two swimming pools. RAB is Team Harry because of their shared membership of the Brotherhood of Filters and Pumps(Registered charity in Monaco).

Oor Chum, Jum? I suspect Rangers are visiting Tannadice this weekend? The man Auntie Beeb let go(binned) twice because he could not(refused) to control his hatred for Rangers and Rangers supporters. I know the fixture must be at Tannadice because Jum Spence refuses to stray too far from the Tay. I know it is Rangers because Jum gathers together his hate filled finger buffet early. The first delicious bite comes in the wake of Pope Benedict's recent passing. Regularly, Jum eulogises his faith and, gives thanks for the strength provided. You would think the passing of the(a) Primate would demand respect? Nope, not when there is the opportunity to stick it on the H-u-ns, Jum Tweeted on Monday : "Farewell to the only Pope to get a well known delicacy cancelled at a Scottish football club's hospitality lounge". We are only three, four weeks past PQ's Dynamic Duo, RAB Cosgrove and Tam the Token discussing at some length and agreeing that the breakfast/brunch dish of Eggs Benedict had NEVER been on any menu at Ibrox in the first place. It was up there with Peperami being withdrawn from Ibrox kiosks because of green packaging and the Pitch having the grass cut in the shape of a sash. Why let hateful facts get in the way of a preferred warped story? Jum knows what he is doing. Now, Jum goes on to Tweet footage of masses being said Benedict's honour including lots of pomp and ceremony being mustered by the Swiss Guard. However, he misses a few helpful facts. Joseph Ratzinger when first elected Pope was subject to considerable unhelpful media coverage reference two photographs. One was of Joseph replete in his Hitler Youth uniform, the other as a member of the Luftwaffe. Pope Benedict sporting a Swastika is a tough image. The former is explained because it was German law for all 14 year old boys to join the the Hitler Youth. The other does not stand much investigation. Joseph Ratzinger became a Luftwaffenhelfer - a search light operator coordinated with anti-aircraft artillery. Aged seventeen, he began six months infantry training and, rejoined the Luftwaffe as an Anti-Aircraft gunner. The Vatican assured all that Joseph deserted soon after, having never fired a shot. This was surprising, a Luftwaffe battalion attached to a Waffen SS Division in northern Italy/ Austrian border area would have been a priority target for both the RAF and USAF. By Spring'45, the Allies had enjoyed nearly two years of air superiority, Typhoons and Mustangs would have been hitting continually. As an anti-aircraft gunner, it would have been a target rich environment. As the week progressed, Jum ramped up the hate, Sheriff Lyndsay Wood(Rangers shareholder) had a complaint against him withdrawn by the Law Society due to lack of evidence. Several Tweets supporting St Johnstone fans' complaint of their club awarding Rangers away support three out of four stands. Saintees are boycotting the Scottish Cup tie and Jum supports these actions. Further, solidarity with Establishment Club, he feels for ra Sellik and Angeball reference VAR, "other clubs are in the same boat". Finally, support for Police Scotland Union spokesperson, Calum Steele(you will remember after the Scottish Cup final of 2016, Calum Steel was the Clown claiming Rangers supporters threw their children in front of responding Polis vehicles). Jum resigned his position as Dundee Uni' Rectum because he said he did not have the time. I suspect Jum as a conservative catholic did not relate well to young Undergraduates, like Pope Benedict he walked away without firing a shot. Rangers on the horizon is too much, he needs cheering up. Why don't the Luftwaffe mark the passing of one of their own? A fly pass of a Stuka, Focke Wulf, Messerschmitt and, Heinkels over the silvery Tay will get Jum sparking his Jackboots again.