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Just a wee side note... I've just seen the Walter Smith statue at Ibrox and it looks amazing. Sometimes these football sculptural tributes can backfire (Ronaldo anyone...?) but they have genuinely nailed it. What a tribute. Bravo Rangers. 

9 minutes ago, Rousseau said:

That's commitment.

 

Me - I'm heading for the back of the Couch.  

Sadly, thousands of us will be watching from the same place Rousseau. C'mon Phil/Rangers surprise us. Do something different today. 

3 hours ago, ian1964 said:

You do know there is radio commentary provided by Rangers TV?

I didn't know that. Thanks for the heads up.👍

13 minutes ago, Scott7 said:

Was it bbc radio Scotland?

 

A home draw isn’t a high for the Hearts fans I know. At least one of them is raging.

Had to endure their coverage as I worked in the garden. Each Rangers goal was met with the same despondent tone you hear when a European side scores against a Scottish side in Europe. I wasn't even sure if we scored a third as Silvas goal was so low key from the commentator (Rob McLean)

FFS. We must be the most predictable and gullible fan base in the world. We have literally had the league in our hands and shat the bed but hey let's get distracted with another orange strip. 

It's not quite up there with the Charles Green fans Q and A from yesteryear. Our club was getting ran sacked before our eyes by a bunch of crooks and one of the first questions from one of our fans was "Are we getting an orange strip?". Jesus wept. No wonder Green and Co were laughing all the way to the bank. 

On 11/05/2024 at 18:24, locked ward said:

A midfield of raskin ,sterling and dio and we will beat them .

This. Sterling should have started in the middle today and we should have pushed Dio up and onto Macgregor. He gets MOTM all the bloody time because we allow him the freedom to do so. Lawrence does not have the legs to press. 

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8 minutes ago, Rousseau said:

It's just pretty much the same. 

 

There's not much else he can do with this squad. 

That's the line up Rodgers would be expecting. I'd have Sterling in the middle and move Diaminde into the 10 role with McCausland wide right. I would also start Ridvan. If he's fit enough for the bench he's fit enough. Always start with strongest XI IMO. 

Zero legs in midfield for me. I presume Lawrence is in to shoot on sight? Forsee lots of changes at half time with that line up. I wanted Clement to be brave with our midfield but he's gone for... I'm not sure what he's gone for tbh. Oh well

22 hours ago, Rousseau said:

A part of me thinks, if we can just beat them then it's a straight shoot-out, and we give ourselves a chance. 

 

But, I don't even see us outscoring them over the last 2-3 games, never mind beating them.

 

It's all a bit deflating.  

Even if that's the case, we both play Dundee at home and my money would be on the Tims to run up a higher score than us in those games. If we win today, the big game for me is them going to Rugby Park. A draw there (not unlikely) would open the door for a potential points win in the title race. 

3 minutes ago, Gonzo79 said:

It's not really a gamble when the alternative option has been consistently awful in matches there.  

Agreed. If we are debating "to start or not to start" with the guys returning, I would always try to start with the strongest team and try to get a grip of the game as opposed waiting until the game is out of reach or you are chasing it. 

3 hours ago, Gonzo79 said:

I agree but think Clement will persist with the usual tactics.  The old saying about the game being won in the middle of the park has always been valid.  

 

I just hope Rangers can prove a lot of people (myself included) wrong.

 

 

I think it's very telling that we did not have one booking I the last OF game. Whilst I am not advocating that we kick everything in sight, that's stat suggests we are not physical enough during the fine margins of the duels. 

On 08/05/2024 at 12:58, Gonzo79 said:

So, how are we all feeling about Saturday?  

 

I'm swithering between sheer dread and thinking we're surely due a performance at that dump.  

 

If we can avoid losing an early goal and gifting them goals, as well as being clinical, we can do it.  The problem is, there's plenty of evidence to suggest we're incapable of all of the above.

 

Mon The Rangers!  🟥⬜🟦

 

 

Despite our recent record at their place and indifferent form, I have a weird feeling that we might do something on Saturday. However, this is hugely dependent on player availability and selection. For us to win, I feel we need Sterling in the middle of the park. That means Cantwell dropping out and Diamonde moving forward to play as a ten

********Butland********

****Souttar***Davies***

Tav**************Yilmaz

****Sterling***Lunny***

********Diamonde******

Sima**************Silva

********Dessers*******

Just now, CammyF said:

So the hate roundabout has gone full circle and Dessers is back in the firing line. Dear oh dear....

 

Rangers fan  - we need a 20 goals a season striker. 

 

Dessers bangs in 20 goals.

 

Rangers fan - aye, but no this 20 goal sriker 😒😫😀

We are the most bipolar support in football IMO

Opting to listen to this torture as I'm cleaning out the loft. Oh yee of little faith loyal...

1 hour ago, CammyF said:

6:05 Kick-off - last OF game to kick-off at that time due to the antics of the Celtic fans. 

 

Went straight from the game to PRW and then Ibrox - some night 

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Jesus. I must have been blotto. Was sure it was at 2 or something like that. I stand corrected! 

5 minutes ago, ian1964 said:

 

I hate to nit pick but the game was played in the afternoon...

Blue strip with white trim only. Keep red for the top of the socks. Red has no place on a Rangers top IMO. 

Cmon Dundee...🤞🤞🤞

2 minutes ago, CammyF said:

Didn't see game but another Tav assist and another Dessers goal (now on 20). 3 points and up the road. 

Likewise. I literally made about 20 excuses not too watch this. 

After the previous 2 games it was good to see more desire and grit. Not perfect but far better than the "shit" we've endured this week.

Goldson dropped. Dio back in. 

God knows why but I have a good feeling about today. Hopefully a week full of self reflection, Dujons presser on a loop and Naismiths snidey comments tacked on a wall will help us re-energise. If we don't concede within 50 seconds, we're gonna win. 

Tipping it down in Glasgow at the moment. Rain forecast for most of the afternoon so hopefully the pitch won't cut up too much (on top of yesterday's game). 

10 hours ago, WorthingBear91 said:

Borna is to passive invites pressure encourages opponents and has one weapon in his arsenal which he rarely uses, I would rather a youth player who has hardly played at least they would show some youthful desire and passion, if he does play I hope he makes me eat my words but borna hardly ever surprises with his performances nowadays, he checked out of rangers a long time ago.

Agree with all of that. Who would come in (youth player). Is it Robbie Fraser? 

Even if it means bringing in our serial Croation shitbag, we need Sterling in the middle or wide right. He gives us energy. 

I've got a feeling we might punt Butland to help finance any new signings. He's our biggest asset by a country mile.