ian1964 10,761 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 We are playing superb football,scoring loads of goals,different scorers,everything is superb and everyone is buzzing,players and fans alike,however I still feel our defense is weak!,I am not sure about our two centre backs as a unit,I just don't think they are dominating enough and if we come up against decent strikers we would lose a few goals,not a complaint as such just an observation and concern. What does everyone else think? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisabeer 409 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Our attacking style of play leaves us exposed at the back at times. St mirren found a few holes last week. We get away with it at the level were at but we will have to tighten up if we meet anyone from the top teir. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,761 Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 Our attacking style of play leaves us exposed at the back at times. St mirren found a few holes last week. We get away with it at the level were at but we will have to tighten up if we meet anyone from the top teir. That is my point,if we want to have a chance of winning the Scottish cup for instance we will need to be more astute defensively 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearman 9 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I'd like to see McGregor given a chance by MW, personally speaking I liked the guy's application and effort during the dark days, he has something to offer. We'll have to wait and see if he can make the step up that others have. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEARGER 1,830 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 That is my point,if we want to have a chance of winning the Scottish cup for instance we will need to be more astute defensively In the league we will score more than we lose in just about all the games. You are correct though if we are playing against some of the better teams in the premier league. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERRAB 3,758 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 We need a sitting midfielder to sit in front of the back four for protection.MW is seemingly hoping John Eustace can do that but I must say I have doubts about him given his recent injury record & age 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Barristan Selmy 222 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 That is my point,if we want to have a chance of winning the Scottish cup for instance we will need to be more astute defensively That is a good point and the reliance on attack and perhaps lack of defensive focus/organisation seems to be about the only criticism I have heard of Warburton at Brentford. Our full backs are playing very offensively, particularly Tavernier, who is often playing pretty much as a right winger. So I'm not sure if I would be criticising our centre backs yet, leaving 2 at the back will always make you likely to concede. They are looking a bit shaky though. It will be interesting to see what Warburton does against Celtic and in Europe, because that will quickly get exposed. Particularly in Europe, even small foreign sides in the Europa League will be dangerous, often having quick, technical players who can open you quickly. One step at a time but balance is key in football, defence is as important as attack. I never thought I would ever have concerns about a Rangers side being too attacking, but there you go. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Barristan Selmy 222 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 We need a sitting midfielder to sit in front of the back four for protection.MW is seemingly hoping John Eustace can do that but I must say I have doubts about him given his recent injury record & age Yes, I agree with all of that. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,761 Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 That is a good point and the reliance on attack and perhaps lack of defensive focus/organisation seems to be about the only criticism I have heard of Warburton at Brentford. Our full backs are playing very offensively, particularly Tavernier, who is often playing pretty much as a right winger. So I'm not sure if I would be criticising our centre backs yet, leaving 2 at the back will always make you likely to concede. They are looking a bit shaky though. It will be interesting to see what Warburton does against Celtic and in Europe, because that will quickly get exposed. Particularly in Europe, even small foreign sides in the Europa League will be dangerous, often having quick, technical players who can open you quickly. One step at a time but balance is key in football, defence is as important as attack. I never thought I would ever have concerns about a Rangers side being too attacking, but there you go. But even the Alloa goal today,fantastic strike as it was,was just poor defending with all our defenders defending,hopefully this will be addressed. I'm still loving what I am seeing though!. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilledbear 16 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Looks like BTTS is the bet for Rangers games this season. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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