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Id go with that team Frankie. But wouldnt be surprised to see Holt in their somehow. Pena obviously isnt ready so Id start with Windass. Seems Herrera will get a chance as the No.1 striker, Morelos has to take his chances if he gets on.

Ive retired from this

People talk about Coutinho for 80m but Mane is their most dangerous player. When he got injured last season their poor run hit. He is unplayable on his day, strong and fast and can score.

Sturridge limped off injured after scoring. No way will he play a full season which cuts Liverpools goals down. But going forward they have some good players, their defence still needs fixing.

No surprise they have acted before the season starts. He looked lost anyway.

Heard the other day the cost of this stadium will be double what Emirates was. OK 10 years difference has increased costs but this stadium is costing almost the same as Wembley (which was over priced IMO). But income from TV etc is far more than 10 years ago so is supposed to be manageable. Yet this stadium from pictures looks like its going to be something else. It will have the same close stands to pitch that WHL had and the atmosphere will be hot. Its going up quick and will be ready this time next year. You wonder why chelsea are going to take 3-4 years to rebuild theirs.

Great picture. Away fans at Hillsborough usually get behind the goal. Not many teams could bring that support for a friendly.

Dropped from the squad for mindset reasons according to Cathro.

Quite good and again nothing to disagree with. It really is sink or swim time though. The winning mentality is something that is learned off the park as much as on it and he has had a few months to drill this into the squad. Its also over to the players to see if they can carry out what they are doing in training.

I did a Coop. I thought this match was on Saturday, just got up to check for the score and realised its Sunday.

Shame for Peterhead, they did the hard work but wont go through as a best runner up, one of the Dundee teams would need to get thumped for that. Its one of the worst rules in football the best runner up rule. Cathro has his work cut out for this season.

Premier League!! They are about 4th or 5th favorites this season. Villa and Boro are the two the bookies fancy but I think Sheff Wed have a big chance. Derby for me will be up there.

Dont think Ross County, Hamilton and Partick were in either. I know there is no hard feelings towards Ross County. Dont think the other two would have been so kind towards us.

In that case Id take Miller out. There is nothing we need to learn about Miller we already know and perhaps should be saved for competitive games. But Kranjcar relies on being match fit and needs at least 45 mins. Holt, Windass, Dalcio and Dodoo should all get a run out later in the game in midfield also. Dodoo may be in the shop window but if not he could end up being key on the left as the season goes on. He remains a strange one as looks good when plays but then disappears.

On the ticket thread I put Id like to see a similar team but Beerman start at LB and Kranjcar in Pena's place there. Kranjcar surely is a first name on the team sheet. Id also like to see Morelos and Herrera partnership start up top but know those are all unlikely.

Can someone remind me, was it Kilmarnock the only club who voted against us being punted out the leagues in 2012? IIRC it was a 10-1 vote.

Didnt realise Cathro was only 31. They have to win today to make sure they are in the last 16 of the cup. A few Premier clubs have some work to do to get through. Seems Hertz have went backwards a bit in the last 12 months.

Would be refreshing to see Morelos and/or Herrera have a good performance today and get on the scoresheet. We need to get the strikers up and running and converting chances. Should be a good day out for the Bears that are attending. Always had soft spot for Wednesday they are easily in the top 12 biggest clubs in England. Team Id like to see start today. Foderingham Tavernier Alves Cardoso Beerman Jack Candeias Dorrans Kranjcar Morelos Herrera It ideal down the left side and will rely on Beerman getting down the wing. Id bring Pena on for one of the front two and have a 5 in midfield at some stage.

Wouldnt grudge Miller playing first team football IF he was to leave. I think he will get game time if he stays though. Its more strange that the clubs would do business together as much as Miller talking to Hibs. But business and footballing decisions will rise above their thugs after the Cup Final. Im guess Miller was a Hibs fan as a kid so you could see it from that point. Miller is and always has been a professional regardless who he plays / played for. As stated he has been a great servant to Rangers.

Pandev would be a coup. He isnt prolific, he averages 1 in 4. But a strong player and a Champions league winner would bring more winning experience to the squad. He may be 34 (just turned) but thats what 3 or 4 years younger than Miller who can still perform.

Kranjcar would be ahead of Pena as it stands though. Pena needs to burst on and show what he can do. Kranjcar is pulling in MOTM performances every game and couldnt be dropped. There is an argument for them both then just one striker.

Only Alves and Kranjcar would be shockers going out. Foderingham, Wallace and Miller may raise an eyebrow with some but I wouldnt be surprised at all depending on the reason.

If it was 1-1 then they would very much up against it but they have the advantage if they score. How sweet would it be if they fell at this hurdle.

If Pedro doesn't work out and is gone after 6 games of the season due to a poor start the new manager is going to need players who didn't come simply for PC - that's where the Dorrans and Jack signings are good plus probably Alves is experienced enough to accept footballing decisions. That's the only avenue I can go down for Naismith being a Rangers player again however I don't want to see him signing. If it happens it happens and I wont drop to being a Boo-boy but Id hardly be getting his name on the back of my shirt.

Daniel Levy says the current spending is unsustainable and I agree. There could be some car crashes ahead. The worlds economy is not in a good shape yet clubs are just throwing multi millions around. 160m for Mbappe is crazy, Arsenal could have got him for 500k a year ago.