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Sorry but thats no reason for me not to pull on a Rangers shirt. Thats a victorian reason.

Aaron or Beasley???

The pendulum has swung a bit for OF games at parkhead since WS came back - we are now able to compete there again after a few shocking seasons were we were lucky to get a shot on goal. We've had 2 great wins there and IMO been unlucky in the 2 we lost. So I feel a lot more confident going to parkhead these days, its a big open pitch thats suits us more than them IMO. They have a shocking defence so if WS puts out an offensive team like the last game and has a go at them I fancy our chances

The redevelopment was so the fat cats get nicer offices rather than the old worn down stand. There was no way they would swap that decision to put it into roots of the game. Have to say Im a fan of Hampden also from a traditional point of view, but just not the design and capacity. The ruined it when they made it an all seater, if they were doing this they should have thought about the design and future expansion. Its old design could easy hold double its capacity now and form an excellent atmosphere. Even the 1987 cup final between St Mirren and Dundee Utd pulled in 57,000 - there is no way they would fill hampden now due to the changes in the game. But IMO it definatly needs thought about. As i mentioned before Tynecastle will be able to hold semi finals between 2 non OF teams once there stand is done.

Is there any underdogs left in the tournament, ive forgetten the draw. I hope a smaller team goes onto win it now. IIRC the draw for the next round is cracking

Anyone lucky enough to be going on Sunday? I know Gisabeer has a ticket seen as he opens mail all day until he finds a ticket :fish: I'll be settling for the sofa but having an earlier K/O suits me. Craig you will have to get up early wont you?

Thats how a 4-5-1 should be played so it turns into a 4-3-3 on attack. What a relief it is having Bougherra fit for this game. It should also mean Whittaker doesnt play. As Frankie says if we go 4-5-1 then we need 3 offensive players behind that. I just wonder if Edu will come in for this game. ____________________Mcgregor_______________ Broadfoot_____Bougherra_____Weir________Papac __________Ferguson___________Edu___________ ______Davis__________Mendes_________Fleck___ ____________________Lafferty________________

I think he will stick, i cant see him thinking about defeat so that will be enough to make him go defensive. I also cant see him going 4-4-2 with wide players as Celtic are likely to pack the central midfield with Robson, Hartley and whoever else plays centre mid for them. BUT IF we had Ferguson on top of his game with Mendes then those 2 would be enough to handle that along with Davis on the right and Fleck on the left. But I can see a McCulloch or Edu coming in for this game, but if he goes with Davis aswell then that means Mendes, Ferguson, Davis and McCulloch/Edu all playing which is very narrow. Murray Park will be a interesting place this week to see what is being tried out.

Thats a long read, will look forward to that tomorro morning with my coffee at work.

Heart says Rangers, head says a draw. I cant remember the last OF draw, its been a while so i think we're due one. I think WS will set the team out not to lose and both sides will cancel each other out. But my heart over rules and il go: Celtic 0 Rangers 1 (Davis)

Agree with Alan, he is on form and exactly the type of player Scotland needs. Id play him.

I think if Murrayfield was used as the national stadium we wouldnt have a debate. Its got a fine capacity to host the bigger Scotland games and would allow an extra 15000 in for an OF derby. But i dont think Denmark has a team who could pull together a crowd like the OF can regardless of Copenhagens population. OF fans come from everywhere in the UK on a weekly basis.

Id even settle for Boyd to net the winner :cheers:

Yip agree with the lads here. Hampden should have been built with further expansion in mind and should be at least be able to hold 65000. If Murrayfield can fill 67500 for the rugby then the football could easily be sold out for the big games. Having 3 govering bodies and 4 divisions is a joke aswell. Decisions and the set up are laughable. The SPL split is a joke aswell where a team finishing 7th can have enough points to qualify for europe but they cant leap the team in 6th!!!

People will be getting put off by Abramovic ways in sacking managers so quickly. Ist like a game to him. Ranieri was sacked Jose was probably told to leave for some bizarre reason Grant Sacked Scolari sacked Read on BBC that Grant is a contender again!! - Bizarre if true. I think Zola will have to be mentioned along with Vialli and Di Matteo

We'll take Hamilton again at home and should put us in another semi. Would be nice if Motherwell or St Mirren knock Celtic out. But id say the final 4 teams are: Rangers Celtic Aberdeen Inverness Get the old sticky balls out and arrange another OF final so we can clinch the treble infront of them :cheers:

Id rather this runaround kid play in a 4-5-1 than the statue kid who cant play that role. For me if it is 4-5-1 id go with Lafferty as he has had a decent couple of last few outings but still nothing to get carried away with. If we are playing a 4-5-1 then its critical we get the system right with the wide men (preferable Fleck and Aaron). Id move Davis in the centre with Fergie and Mendes in the 4-5-1 so McCulloch doesnt play. But id prefer 4-4-2 and I quite fancy Miller and Lafferty upfront in this game.

Id like to know what some of the big euro teams like Madrid and Milan have. These type of things risk the threat of the bigger clubs breaking away and forming there own Euro league.

Not surprised at all. Said this a few times on another thread that I couldnt see him lasting the season. Chelsea just werent right for him. Id expect Hiddink or Rijkaard to be in charge soon.

OF finals are the reason Hampden should at least a 65,000 capacity. 20,000 to each set of fans is short when it could be sold out many times over. The sooner Tynecastle gets up to 26000 the better, then it can host semi finals and have a cracking atmosphere, with Hampden hosting OF semi finals and finals.

Confirmed: Early contendors

Id blame David James for the game on saturday, he should have got to the 2nd and 3rd goal better. He didnt even lift his arms for the 2nd and had plenty time. Too may players there put there heads down once Redknapp left, seemed they were playing for Harry more than for the club. Its make or break time for Pompey, they either bring in a good manager and hurry up and get to the new stadium or they will get relegated and have money problems and end up like Derby and Charlton as struggling Championship sides.

Pete, were they any good???

Grant just coached in Israel before that plus an assistant job somewhere in England. I dont think he is a bad coach TBH and could be a good shout for them. Curbishley will probably be favourite. Maybe Gullit or Hoddle would be contenders.

Read on BBC he will step down on monday. Pompey have a life line then!! Avram Grant to take over??? Curbishley????