Rousseau

Brilliant goal. Good press from Dowell, nice one-two with Dessers and he composes himself to fire it high into the net. Great start!

The Lancastrian Pirlo strikes early!

Motherwell 0 - 2 Rangers FGS Dessers

Hooper was playing in the Championship.

Motherwell 0 - 1 Rangers FGS Sima

Motherwell vs Rangers

Sub.

I still think Lammers should be played as a striker. One thing he is really good at is getting his shot away. However, too often they are taken from quite far out and from poor angles. Get him in the box and supply him. I don't think he's suited to this #10 / second-striker role he's playing.

July.

Happy Christmas to all!

What are your thoughts, folks?

I thought we were fine last night. We were in total control and created numerous chances. The only criticism I have is we didn't take more of those chances - but I did have 2-0 in the GPL, so I'm content.

A lot of good scores and an inexplicable Maximum! Correct Result (1 pt): Everyone who entered. Correct Number of Rangers Goals (1pt): Rousseau, Bill, Mal, compo, Dado, Devil, DJ, 26th, BD, T-1000 and Ian FGS (2 pts): Dado Correct Score (3 pts): Rousseau, Bill, compo, Dado, Devil, DJ, 26th, BD and Ian Whosthedado takes the maximum when Dessers didn't even start the match! Latest Standings:

Hotel? Trivago.

Dowell as a deep-lying playmaker, eh? What tactical genius thought of that... ?

That could/should have been another red.

FGS Roofe

I suggest you look up these terms in the Collins Newfangled Dictionary before criticising them.

I am assuming Yilmaz is on his way out - not that I want that; I quite like him. Barisic is always steady, but he's not getting any younger. I'd like to see him replaced, although it's not a priority.

Clement seems to like all-action / box-to-box central midfielders (Lundstram, Raskin, Sterling) and wingers / wide attackers (Sima, McCausland), so that could be something to look out for during the transfer window. At Monaco he liked one full-back to stay back to create a situational back-three, which requires more of a CB that can play FB, which could be an option for us - we are in need of a Barisic back-up/replacement.

Tillman's new club, PSV, have a 100% win record in their league (played 16, won 16). It's not related to this thread, but I just thought it was impressive.

Someone posted an image of Clement with the cup in the match thread, I think. Edit:

What are you thoughts, folks?

Rangers 2 - 0 St Johnstone FGS Sima

Rangers vs St Johnstone