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Big Sam back with the baggies.
Do we think they're staying up now?
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12 hours ago, weebluedevil said:
Rangers 1 Motherwell 1
FGS: Gallagher (OG)
We only take First Rangers Goalscorer.
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16 minutes ago, Ted McMinnime said:
Compensatory control is fascinating in it's power and effect. I have watched every game this season wearing the same Gers T shirt and Sweatshirt. I steadfastly refused to launder these during that 26 match winning streak! Luckily I watch alone, so do not have to worry about my odour ridden ware impacting on other family members. Both items were unceremoniously dumped in laundry basket at the sound of full time whistle on Wednesday evening. Now the dilemma. I cannot wear these again freshly laundered. Bad juju! I know I have new Gers Sweatshirt to wear for Xmas, but we have to games before then. Possible solution? Watch the next two games in the nude. ?
Thanks to @JohnMc for a great match preview!
It must be done.
This is the way.
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1 hour ago, Gonzo79 said:
The compensatory control aspect is fascinating. I wonder what percentage of football fans are afflicted with it? I think superstition is nonsense but also have lucky socks, scarves, trainers and have to sit or stand with my arms crossed when Rangers take a penalty (I also refrain from gulping).
Big game on Saturday. I'm hopeful Wednesday was just a bad day at the office and we'll get back to winning ways - I'd assume SG will go with our strongest side, particularly in the full back positions and in midfield.
I think superstition is nonsense too.
I don't play the lottery either, but family members will play religiously, and then extra when their hand itches or they see a black cat. Nonsense.
Until it comes to Rangers, and bad juju...
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Leeds always serve up a good display of attacking football. But, they tend to squander their chances.
I thought the writing was on the wall after Newcastle scored. Same dominance, same inability to score, same sloppy goal conceded to a counter.
I'm so pleased they turned it around.
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Rangers 5 - 0 Motherwell
FGS Kent
Reaction please, Rangers!
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18 minutes ago, Frankie said:
Thanks for that mate - a nice wee addition to our post-match content...
@Rousseau, can you please make sure these reports are published if I'm not around?
Of course.
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I've been trying to temper expectations for a while.
I was worried we were getting ahead of ourselves. Nothing has been won yet.
We will get these games; we'll get more of them before the season ends.
This is more of a scunner because it's a missed opportunity to win a trophy.
St Mirren are a bit of a bogey side for us.
I think we should remain calm and direct blame to where it's deserved: @ian1964's bad juju posts.
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Let's get this over with quickly...
Correct Result (1 pt): -
Correct Number of Rangers Goals (1pt): Rousseau, Stevie, Yorkie, DJ, Devil, compo, CammyF, gaspard and 26th.
FGS (2 pts): gaspard and Ted.
Correct Score (3 pts): -
Latest Standings:
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3 hours ago, DMAA said:
We’ve been just as good if not better without him though, he hasn’t been a key player in our good form. I’d argue he’s been the least important player in the 11 to our form, who would people drop before him?The oft-repeated line about dragging players out of position and making space for others has been exaggerated beyond belief, and it completely misses the fact that it has been a tactical tweak in the team’s system and isn’t specific to Morelos at all. Roofe, Defoe and Itten have all done the same thing well too, and Roofe in particular did it much better than Morelos.
I don't think we are missing the fact that it's a tactical tweak. Morelos' game has shifted to accommodate that new role. He's working hard, he's contributing to the team performance, and he's getting chances. Clearly the manager sees that.
The only thing that is disappointing is his goal-scoring: his confidence is shot in that regard.
Your argument that others can do Morelos' role just as well is a fair enough opinion, but you seem to think we have 4 options for that one spot. We don't.
Roofe plays in the wider (?) position, Kent on the other side. They play anyway.
So, for Morelos' position, we have Defoe or Itten to come in.
Defoe cannot play every game; he plays the odd game, and towards the end of games, and that's it. Itten can come in, but actually, he's not shown enough to warrant that spot -- until recently; He played well against Poznan and did well when he came on against Dundee Utd for the final few minutes.
Your criticism is overblown.
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Just now, craig said:
huh ?
I thought we were about to commence the battle of the thread title...
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I think the "knee-jerk" reactions are in regards to the potential red card. It was a moment of stupidity. But, actually, outwith that, he composed himself well and dealt with everything those thugs threw at him. I'm not concerned about that.
Moreover, in general, his performance was quite good; it continues his good team play. Again, I'm not worried about his performances. The Manager seems to agree, going by the post-match interview.
My issue is his goal-scoring form, and lack thereof. I've been disappointed for a while. He missed a couple of good chances yesterday. It seems like his goal-scoring confidence and touch has deserted him at the moment.
I just think a player like Defoe or Itten would have scored some of those chances. On the other hand, Defoe can't play every game, and Itten is a different style of player. Itten's played a bit recently and done quite well.
I think these thoughts have been born out of @Bill's post, which has shone a spotlight on his form and position in the team.
I wonder also if it's a reaction to the game itself, where it was really tight and stuffy. We're almost praying for someone to score rather than put in a good team performance. Morelos wasn't the only player to miss chances: Roofe missed a couple of good ones too, and Kent had an opportunity too, I think? It could have cost us points.
In one sense, it is an knee-jerk reaction, to that particular game, but in Morelos' case, his goal-scoring form has been missing for a while. For me, maybe it's time to replace with someone who could score?
It's a tricky one for the manager: you don't want to mess with what is a high-performing team.
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St Mirren 0 - 2 Rangers
FGS Itten
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Woop! My woman's blouse outlook got me the Correct Score!
Correct Result (1 pt): Everyone who entered.
Correct Number of Rangers Goals (1pt): Rousseau, Stevie, compo, GS and Ted.
FGS (2 pts): BD, Ian, DJ and FS.
Correct Score (3 pts): Rousseau.
Latest Standings:
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Good win, Rangers!
That was tough, but we've shown mental toughness to see that out.
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I've been very pleased with the way we've controlled it defensively this half. They've barely had a sniff.
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INTO THE CORNER!!
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I think @DMAA may have been right: Itten might be a better option than Morelos for now.
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Aribo on for Kent.
I thought Kent had a good game.
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Just now, Rousseau said:
Who come off for Zungu?
Davis or Arfield, maybe? I'm not sure I'd want to lose Arfield's energy.
Kamara!
Eek!
Tired?
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Who comes off for Zungu?
Davis or Arfield, maybe? I'm not sure I'd want to lose Arfield's energy.
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Premier League 2020/21
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They're on a very good run, but I still think they will fall away, for some reason.
It's a weird season, though.