Rousseau

These misplaced passes are worrying. What most concerning is not do much that they're happening, but the reason why. It's not even just one or two players --although some are worse than others -- its every one of them. Inexplicable.

Bizarre is the right word.

Our confidence is absolutely shot. We can barely string two passes together, and look like a bunch of strangers. This team is so much better than that. I would say I think Beale and Gerrard have made a mistake with our press; Braha have got free men in either central midfield or out wide. It is frustrating because I feel like with a wee bit of composure and we'll score, as strange as that sounds; their high line is a vulnerability because it is a zonal coverage, not man marking. Sloppy play for the goal, but it's still a beautiful 25 yard strike. They've had several glorious chances that are more concerning.

Opposition tactical breakdown. Superb stuff. "Braga regularly use an adaptation of the Salida Lavolpiana concept - method as a means of progressing the back from the back & escaping 1st line of opposition pressure on the ball..."

That was a beautiful cross from Jones. I still firmly believe, when he's back fighting fit, that Jones is a good option to have in the squad.

I don't know how tall Mulholland is, but this lad looks quite big in comparison. He's 16. Yeah-- good news. Everything the Youth Academy does seems shrewd.

It depends how Braga approach it. Their games against Porto, Sporting and Benfica were tight, 1-0 wins, so they can defend. They play 5-2-2-1, which suggests counter-attacking, but they seem to have matched the above teams for possession, 50/50. (Or, the Portuguese game is based on the transitions?) If they are going to sit back, we'll need Hagi's creativity. If they want to play, then a more counter-attacking player like Aribo, Arfield will be needed. If they are good on transitions, we might be better letting them have the ball and counter. I think I'd leave out Hagi; go with the aggressive, pressing players that can counter. We can always bring Hagi on late on if we need some creativity, when the space will appear. I just noticed they get a lot of fouls and free-kicks -- this could be an exasperating match!

VAR can only help us, IMO.

My point was that he can't score goals if he doesn't get the chances; he had very few chances. He did create a good few chances for others. I was impressed with that side of his game on Sunday.

Rangers 1 - 0 Braga FGS Morelos

What are your thoughts, folks? Halliday and Arfield jump out at me. I think I'll go with Arfield, just because he grabbed the goal.

Outwith his goal, did Morelos have any chances yesterday? He can't score if no one creates for him. I recall one where the 'Keeper smothered it, close-range, but that was it.

Jeez. I've just turned it on for the last 5 minutes. They look good. Can we promote them all to the senior XI?

He's just seeing what he wants to see.

I think we were all waiting on another goal, or two, for some decent points. Everyone who entered gained 1 point for the Correct Result. BEARGER and r_s gained 1 point for the Correct Number of Rangers Goals. compo and FS gained 2 points for Arfield as FGS. BEARGER and r_s gained 3 points for the Correct Score. Latest Standings:

[FT] 1-0. I'll take it. That second half was much better. Kamberi made a difference.

Another goal chopped off. Delightful ball from Morelos, nice finish by Kamberi. Our play this half deserves another goal.

Another good move, Kamberi at the heart of it, with Morelos' finish chopped off. Was it offside?

Good build-up, cutting them open, but Jack misses the target from a nicely weighted lay off from Morelos.

Kamberi's movement has been really good.

Hagi nutmegs the defender in a dangerous area; nothing given. Hagi nutmegs the defender in the centre of the pitch; foul given. They're are the same.

Halliday has been brilliant. He lacks quality, but you can't fault his effort.

It's a better tempo this half; they're trying. Their confidence is still absolutely shot, though.

I was screaming for 3-4 players to play it to Hagi because he was in acres of space in the centre. Finally, he's given it and plays a wonderful ball to Arfield, who smashes it under the legs of the 'keeper.

Kamberi on for Kent.