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Sakala has to start bringing something to the table apart from having a bit of pace. Roofe is our best striker IMO (stats back this up) and it should be him and one other. Hate to sound defeatist but I fear a frustrating afternoon with that line up.

It's staggering to think that if we had not dropped 6 points in our last 3 home games we could be aiming to go 10 points clear today. And that from a team that has not turned up yet this season.

Roofe should be starting every game. He's our canniest striker IMO.

Couldn't agree more. Hopefully the added pressure awakes some players from their early season lethargy.

Itten would be a better option

Another little observation from tonight. I know the conditions were poor but our general control and first touch were terrible tonight.

Bringing on Arfield had zero impact on the game.

Offering some perspective...We are top of the league yet have not kicked a ball since the season began. If you had offered me these league standing prior to ball being kicked in August I would have taken it. I did think we might suffer a mini hangover from last year. I just didn't think it would last this long...

Another way below par performance. Kent has his critics but we are a far poorer team without him. We basically are not creating any chances. Their goalie had nothing to do in the 2nd half. That's what worries me. On a sidenote, I'm embarrassed that a Scottish team actively went out tonight with a game plan focused on falling over and time wasting. Shame on you Aberdeen. Their players were falling over at every opportunity and were obviously told to go to ground and stay down. Glass must have been on the phone to Simeone.

"Disaster" seems like a bit of an OTT evaluation of where we are at

We are playing like in a team of strangers

That is both heart breaking and beautiful. RIP Sir Wattie.

Agreed. It's been rather torturous and very, very frustrating.

Very happy with that indeed. Considering our rather inconsistent form, it was nice to play well and manage the game professionally in the 2nd half. A clean sheet was the cherry on the cake.

Half way there. Good 1st half performance but the challenge now is how we manage the game. That's been one of our many downfalls of late.

Very attacking team tonight. Aribo, Hagi, Roofe, Morelos. Full backs will be key for good quality supply and width. C'mon Rangers!!

Watched Athletico Madrid V Liverpool last night. Thought the Spanish team were a disgrace tbh. Crowding the ref after every decision and doing everything to get Liverpool players booked. Horrible to watch. Glad Liverpool won (my 2nd team).

Definitely the best of all the away kits. Think they've missed a trick by not using the star but nevertheless a very tidy strip IMO.

Actually found our desire and energy to keep going quite uplifting. Still miles off it but we kept at it. Lundstrum continues to impress IMO. Shooting was rank but his quick incise passing was great

If we start the 2nd half like we ended the first I'm sure we will prevail. Keep up the tempo!

I have a feeling we will perform well today and turn a corner. Probably based on the fact that Hibs will not put 10 men behind the ball. Kent will be a huge miss but guys like Wright need to come in and make their maŕk or their Rangers careers will be reduced to 10 minute cameos. Hope to see Lundstrum back in today. And maybe Hagi?

Still not seeing what Sakala adds to our team? Itten would have been a better option tonight IMO

Been away all day with limited phone access. Sounds like I've missed sweet FA. Hope they start to click soon

Genuinely wish Itten had stayed in the squad this season. Always felt he offered us a different option. On a side note...can any statos help me out? It feels like this the first away game we've had on a Saturday at 3pm in ages? When was the last one?

Our speed of thinking/passing and decision making are really letting us down at the moment.