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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/7400236.stm I dont understand this one. They are potentially richer than Chelsea and have there sights set on being back in the Top 10 of the Premier League yet appoint Dowie. I'll never understand why teams appoint the likes of Dowie, Warnock, Megson, Bryan Robson, and Mickey Adams when they just cant cut it at top level management. The only thing i can see here is Dowie can possibly get teams into play off positions then hope to get up via that then punt him.

The SPL and SFA have a lot to answer for. We now have an incredible 4 games in 7 days. Thus after the players will have went through an emotional night and they barely get the chance to think about it before being thrown into a rough match at Fir Park. Motherwell on Saturday St Mirren on Monday Aberdeen on Thursday Queen of the South on Saturday Craig David could write a song about that!! The SPL, SFA need to get a grip for next season and sort out the calender so this never happens again.

Being good sports we have to congradulate Dick Advocaat on winning the cup. Id rather see him win it that Bayern Munich with that knob Oliver Khan. He has done well there with a team not many has heard of.

Hull whipped Watford 6-1 on agg Bristol City pumped Palaca 4-2 on agg - to Warnock. I wanted both these teams to go up so im glad its them in the final. Im not bothered who comes up but Dean Windass plays for Hull so id rather see Bristol City go up.

That high wall is to keep Wija from getting hold of the young ladies walking past What was Ibrox like last night - anyone? Full house??

Can we question his decision to start with Hemdani in the centre, Davis on the right (who is non-exsistant there) and not start our inform scorer Nacho Novo?? Fair play to Darcheville who works his socks off up there on his own but the guy needs better support. If Cousin had the same attitude as JCD we could see a pretty darn good partnership. For me Ferguson and Thomson are always going to sit in the middle but id rather see a attacking man (Buffel) infront of them causing the opposition problems than a defensive man (Hemdani) doing extra tidying up and passing backwards.

The heartache will soon soothe and we can look back on a terrific european run in a few weeks time. But first and foremost we can stand proud and turn our attentions to our bread and butter - the SPL. 3 wins against Motherwell, St Mirren and Aberdeen will bring the league flag home and still put it right up the SPL, Celtic and the others who are jealous of what we have done this season. A domestic treble and a UEFA runners up place is still a wonderful season and puts us in the Champions league proper next season. Lets get right into Motherwell on Saturday and give them a backlashing and wipe the smug smiles of timmy's faces. 3 games in 5 days (4 in 7 if included the SFA cup) is another massive ask but this time 9 days the lads will be able to put there feet up on a beach somewhere. We have to be more positive in approach though. After that Queen of the South can get a dooing at Hampden aswell

Yip I was proud before the game of what the team achieved, there is no 2 ways about that. Zenit are a good side. However Im still annoyed about the negative tactics.

Whatever the outcome I and every bear said we'd be proud. However Im really disappointed in the performance, the tactics were far too negative for me. Id have rather we went out and had a real go at them and lost than sit and play like we did. Broadfoot was way out of his depth and im disappointed Novo didnt start. Id rather have seen Ferguson playing were Hemdani was and bringing on a more attack minded player to support Darcheville. It was the sort of game we would have played all night and not scored. But to get were we did is a fantastic achievement - lets remember that and go on and win the SPL.

Have to say its been very disappointing so far. We have been terrible on the ball. With 30,000 Bears in the Stadium and 120,000 in Manchester you'd think we would be a bit better. Davis has been invisible! Bring Nacho on for him and have a go at these bastards!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good stuff Molsy!!! Mols Mols Michael Michael Mols........... I bet he is another former player wishing us to win tonight despite him liking Advocaat.

Selected bets for the punters. Some tasty odds there. I still fancy 2-1 Gers. Win: Rangers to win in 90 mins - 11/5 Rangers to just win the cup any way - 13/10 Rangers to win in Extra time - 10/1 Rangers to win on Pens - 10/1 Correct Score: Rangers 1-0 6/1 Rangers 2-0 14/1 Rangers 2-1 12/1 Half Time / Full Time: Rangers / Rangers 5/1 Draw / Rangers 7/1 (good bet) Zenit / Rangers 25/1 1st Goalscorer: Darcheville 8/1 Boyd 9/1 Novo 10/1 Ferguson 12/1 Cuellar 20/1 Scorecast: Rangers 2-1 with Novo scoring first 80/1 (I might have a piece of that)

This is easily the most excited Ive ever been for a game. I never get nervous or emotional but today Im just full of all 3. Im far more up for this than any OF game. I dont think Ive felt like this since Scotland played England. There is no point me being at work at all, im not in any mood to do anything. I just want to crack open a beer. If I didnt have to drive later then I would be on the swally already.

Crikey - didnt expect that!! Many many thanks guys, it makes the start of a great day even better. Well done to everyone else. Fraser I think that award is harsh mate but its all a bit of fun so dont worry. We Are The People.

...We will win the UEFA cup tonight!! Ever since the last 16 Ive just had a gut feeling we would / could win it this year!! My stomach is turning at the moment with excitement - I cant wait for the game!! C'mon the Rangers

Good man Fraser Im not making the trip over but really regretting deciding not to, but ive got my family arriving today. I'll be watching in the Gers supporters bar here! Enjoy it young man

Lol your to young to buy :fish: Nice try though mate, instead the first cyber round is on me

9 now bud. Cheers

Em, 15 hrs 41 mins and 23 secs please

Thats great, everyone meeting at Ibrox then heading down the motorway at the same time - how good would that be!!! Tomorrow will be mental on the roads, id have definatly have been down by now to avoid the traffic. Good luck everyone heading down on the roads

You also! And I hope you wont be watching it in that bar in Hay Street next to Novotel

If my folks werent coming then id certainly head there around 5pm but now il head down around 9pm ish.

Hop on one of that paddles boats and you'll be here in no time

Would someone going to the game kindly pick me up a match program and next time Im in the UK (June / July) they can mail it to me? I'll obviously pay for it. Many thanks if someone can do that.

They have kindly extended opening hours for the game. Its open 11am tomorrow until 6am on Thursday morning. Kick off 2:45am. Me and my old man will be heading there once he arrives tomorrow :cheers: