colinstein 294 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 (edited) GERS boss could end up right back to square one if Ronny Deila can inflict a heavy defeat on his side during the Scottish Cup semi-final. 8 COMMENTS Dave King and Mark Warburton MARK WARBURTON has enjoyed a smooth ride as Rangers manager. Over the next few weeks that could change spectacularly. When Rangers and Celtic’s names came out of the hat together for the Scottish Cup semi-final draw the debate started. If this goes pear-shaped for his team at Hampden and they lose this one that will surely be the end for the manager. That is the popular feeling right now. But here’s the thing. What manager’s situation does that best describe? The whole world and his auntie thinks it means Ronny Deila but what if the same applies to Warburton? Nobody has actually flipped the potential impact of this semi-final around. What happens if Rangers go to Hampden and get thumped 4-0 or 5-0 by an average Celtic team? image: http://i4.dailyrecord.co.uk/incoming/article7170149.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/GP33949028.jpg Celtic and Rangers are set to go head-to-head at Hampden in the Scottish Cup semi-finalCeltic and Rangers are set to go head-to-head at Hampden in the Scottish Cup semi-final I would suggest that puts Warburton right back to square one. Warburton is clearly a smart guy. He’s always talking up the English game, he’s always on the radio down south and it’s clear he’s making sure people keep hearing him in England. I’m not suggesting there is any sinister motive in that. But what I am sure about is Warburton’s stock was high when he left Brentford. The reasons for his departure were unfortunate and quite probably unfair on him. But he has moved to Rangers and kept that stock rising. He seems to be still well regarded and good for him. However, I’d say Warburton isn’t doing anything with Rangers in the Scottish Championship that he shouldn’t be doing. Let’s not get too carried away as in the main Rangers should be smashing the likes of Alloa, Dumbarton and Livingston with their eyes closed. The Light Blues under- achieved massively last season and Warburton has come in, calmed things down and simply achieved what he should have league wise and improved the playing personnel. Hibs and, to a lesser extent Falkirk, are the only real competition in the Championship. Warburton has beaten them, yes, but he has lost to them both as well. Win one, lose one for a mid-table finish isn’t going to cut any ice with the Rangers fans when they get back to the Premiership. SNS image: http://i1.dailyrecord.co.uk/incoming/article7082762.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/JS79412384.jpg Chris Sutton believes Rangers have only had competition from Hibs and Falkirk in the ChampionshipChris Sutton believes Rangers have only had competition from Hibs and Falkirk in the Championship Warburton took umbrage when his team were criticised for losing to St Johnstone in the League Cup earlier this season. He felt it was ridiculous to have his team subjected to an inquiry after one defeat. Excuse me if I have got this wrong but I haven’t seen him make similar comments about the hysteria that has followed last weekend’s Scottish Cup win over Dundee. If you don’t want judged on one-off games Mark then I won’t. I’m looking to judge the Ibrox side over a 38-game programme next season and, with the current squad, they look mid-table. I’ve said they could possibly beat Celtic in a one-off tie but not over 38 games. Nor Aberdeen and nor Hearts for that matter. After the events of last weekend the Rangers fans are euphoric about the opportunity of playing Celtic and I can see their logic. Deila’s team are toiling badly right now. I’m not going to go over the same old stuff but I have said they are in a bad way and I can’t see any way back for the Norwegian manager. Rangers could win but at the same time this under- performing Celtic side could just as easily find their form and go and give Rangers a right hiding. If they do it gives Warburton a serious problem. He’s going to know already his team needs serious strengthening for the Premiership. One 90-minute win over Dundee doesn’t change that so this is where the backing from the board comes in. I don’t know how much money Dave King has. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/opinion/sport/chris-sutton-doing-celtic-no-7534031#7opXFYG4oLyoQFgh.97 Edited March 11, 2016 by colinstein 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widget 1 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Sutton is a paranoid bell-end and one of the biggest diving cheats thats ever disgraced the Scottish game. Im sure MW will be worrying what this dick has to say. Not. Sutton is trying to start some kind of 'war of words' to keep himself in the limelight. He knows everyone is more interested in Rangers and thats why hes not bleating on about celtic cos who gives a monkeys about them. Best suggestion to Mr Warburton is just ignore the cock. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc 280 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Utter garbage. On paper we are the underdogs for this tie and preparing for next season will take more players and a lot of work. Hardly rocket science and most Bears would accept that. We have very little to lose and everything to gain. Who pays the man to scribble this shite? He is as good at journalism as he was at staying on his feet in the penalty box. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,663 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Nothing wrong with well-written polemic in the tabloid media but Chris Sutton's column today is just ill-informed nonsense. Bring Celtic on! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,499 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Utter garbage. On paper we are the underdogs for this tie and preparing for next season will take more players and a lot of work. Hardly rocket science and most Bears would accept that. We have very little to lose and everything to gain. Who pays the man to scribble this shite? He is as good at journalism as he was at staying on his feet in the penalty box. I agree it is a lot of crap but he has got a reaction, Job done! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oleg_Mcnoleg 50 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 That cnut supper is as snidey off the pitch as he is on it. Nasty little article 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERRAB 3,741 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 He seems worried about something doesn't he? The ending of tainted titles maybe? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,761 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Nobody really cares what this balloon says!,we could get pumped from the BHEASTS,that's fitba!,it means feck all in the grand scheme of things. Getting back into the top league is number 1 priority and we are well on track with that. I'm surprised he hasn't accused Dundee of lying down to us! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilledbear 16 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 These kind of articles show the depressing state of football and newspapers in this country. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluedell 5,679 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Is it himself he's trying to convince? Comes across as a broken man...someone who has never recovered for the disappointment of losing the league down at Kilmarnock. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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