match thread (image) [FT] Aberdeen 1 - 1 Rangers (McCrorie 63)

[cooponthewing 1,139]

Abraham Maslow was born in 1943 and his most famous work being that of his "Human Hierarchy of needs" which drives our motivational behaviour. According to humanist Maslow there are five stages in the pyramid of hierarchal levels depicting human needs from the very basic to those which we could consider our nirvanas? One of the cornerstones of Maslow's research was that the longer we humans go without something the greater the yearning is to gain or achieve it? Without delving into this too much the basis is that we need to achieve low level needs and then add higher levels such as food and safety etc before attempting to climb the pyramid to eventual self actualisation.

 

So, before we all wonder why coop looks like he has finally watched one shocking performance too many let me explain. According to Maslow when we have security of food, water and shelter etc we are super motivated to move on to the next level? By the same token it also explains why those who have to sit on the bench or are left out feel threatened and look to pastures new. According to Maslow their needs are not being met. This would of course make sense if their financial needs were not being met. However, modern players receive inflated wages and never have to worry about a foreign holiday let alone putting food on the table. Maslow also argues that we go through and up the stages of this pyramid as we progress and our needs are met? We become more and more motivated as we gain more money and security along with the respect of our colleagues and managers.

 

Clearly Abraham Maslow never had the pleasure (or otherwise) of watching this Rangers side as I'm not sure that some of them know what motivation is let alone the ability to show some of it on the field. We all know how much they earn and how their lifestyles compare to the supporters who really do show motivation, loyalty and an eagerness for us to collectively learn and move forward as a unit. The performances recently have been nothing short of a liberty taken over men and women with a team in their hearts and a club in their souls. Players who are unable show basic human desire and emotion which questions serious psychological imbalances within the Rangers dressing room. The performance at Hampden was cowardly, spineless and gutless. Fortunately for me I did not have the misfortune to be robbed of my £50 to watch another capitulation and patronising efforts from players on the park at Parkhead.

 

We now have two games to secure Europe for next year and we are away firstly to Derek "touching cloth" McInnes and his flock of fertilised livestock who's support await their big day abusing the Rangers, our maimed players, and death of supporters.

 

As far as I am aware there are around 1800 bears who make the trip up there to take in the ritual abuse and horrific treatment of innocent and unaware animals by predatory individuals who should not be afforded within 500 meters of any animal, living or dead! Remember your hand sanitizer bears in case you are duty bound to shake hands with one of them or simply touch their person.

 

Leaving the insalubrious mutton molesters to one side, I think we will begin with Alnwick in goal with Halliday at left back and Tav at right. I would play Alves and Bates in the centre. I would not have Martin in a Rangers shop again never mind a top! Midfield of McCrorie, Holt, Docherty and Murphy with Candeias playing off Morelos. It has been a super week since Stevie G was announced as new manager and I will openly say right now I am hugely excited and can't wait for the season to start. However, we first have to get the job done v the sheep and in our final away game against TLB and his industrious side. I will predict a 2-1 win for the Rangers with strikes from Candeias and Morelos. It's been a pleasure writing this tonight with the sunshine and sitting in the Canaries with feet up with OJ and lemonade!

 

Abraham Maslow’s work illustrates the commitment of the Rangers supporters and how they work their beliefs, hopes and dreams into their lives. I am looking forward to next year so if you haven't got your ST's yet you best get cracking! Let’s all hope the new players and existing ones read up on Abraham Maslow?

 

C'mon eh Bears!

 

[Scott7 6,011]

I would happily play Alves. I would probably win.

[buster. 5,199]

Prior to Murty getting removed from the dug-out, I couldn't see anything but an Aberdeen win.

 

Now that the change has been made in the dug-out and Jimmy Nicholl apparently gets to grips with the fact that Ross McCrorie can play in the midfield, then a possibility of taking something from the game comes into focus.

 

If Bates can solidfy the defence and McCrorie can do likewise in the midfield and give it better balance, then we certainly can take something but will we ?

 

The problem for me is that this team died a death in the last three OF matches and we have a bunch of individuals left who won't be able to win a battle if the opposition are in our faces and want it.

 

So, will Aberdeen be fully up for it and confident ?

Recent form says they probably will be but history says don't be so sure. 

In the 74 SPL/Premiership matches between the teams, they've only won 9 of them.

 

Of the two games left, I think this one is the more probable of a positive result but I'll be surprised if it happens.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[der Berliner 3,745]

The provisional squad is being reported from the DR as ...

 

Alnwich, Tavernier, Martin, Bates, Halliday, McCrorie, Holt, Candeias, Dorrans, Murphy, Morelos ... * ... Alves, Cardoso, Goss, Rossiter, Docherty, Cummings, Windass, Dodoo, Herrera.

 

I would assume Kelly is in there too, as we will have another goalie.

 

IMHO, we should try to stop Aberdeen from playing and frustrate them, hopefully spiced with quick counter attacks. Points is all that matters.

 

Alnwick

 

Tavernier - Martin - McCrorie - Bates - Halliday

 

Candeias - Holt - Docherty - Murphy

 

Morelos/Cummings

 

 

Packed defence and solid midfield when we defend. When we attack McCrorie and the fullbacks can join the midfield, Docherty the destroyer / water carrier, Candeias, Holt, and Murphy to exploit the spaces and join Morelos/Candeias up top. Dorrans has done far too little to get a straight starting slot. Bring Goss, Cummings, Windass or Dodoo on for late quick forays.

 

BTW, the game will be Live on LaolaTV http://www.laola1.tv/de-de/livestream/2018-05-08-aberdeen-fc-rangers-fc-lde

 

 

 

 

* Looks like a straight starting formation plus subs. Guesswork or ... ?

Edited May 7, 2018 by der Berliner

[der Berliner 3,745]

Going by Willie's photos from the training ground  John, Windass, and Cummings are fit. As are Dalcio, Cardoso, Alves, Dodoo, O'Halloran, Herrera, Rossiter  ... 

[Frankie 8,569]

I don't doubt Aberdeen will be up for it and we can only hope we turn up tonight.

 

Not sure what the team will be (I doubt John will be fit enough to play) so the defence is likely to be unchanged.  Midfield is more interesting: Dorrans has been poor and, although he works hard, Holt doesn't being enough quality on the ball so there's definitely a chance at least one of them will make way for McCrorie (who has to temper his enthusiasm at times as well in the tackle).

 

Candeias and Murphy are probable as usual on the flanks but neither played very well on Saturday so I'm hoping they'll up their game tonight on a narrower pitch.  That leaves the front two (or 1-1) which I suspect will be one of Morelos and Cummings (both also poor at the weekend) and perhaps Dorrans behind them favoured over Windass.

 

Should be an open enough game but I can't say I'm all that confident despite our good performances over Aberdeen this season so far.  It's a must win though with arguably an even tougher match on Sunday.

[pete 2,499]

If we play with the 3 man midfield we will walk it. Murphy, Candeias and Windass are too much of the same and don't defend.

[ian1964 10,724]

Alnwick

Tav Bates Alves Halliday

McCrorie Goss

Candeias Dorrans  Murphy

Morelos

 

Alves if fit over Martin, John if fit over Halliday

[der Berliner 3,745]

23 minutes ago, pete said:

If we play with the 3 man midfield we will walk it. Murphy, Candeias and Windass are too much of the same and don't defend.

 

Tend to disagree with Murphy and Candeias re defending. I'd go with Holt and Docherty in midfield, as both can cover lots of space should our fullbacks venture forward. Holt is good at running into attacking spaces, only that we more or less mis-used him for two seasons.

 

This might actually be a game where WIndass could be useful in, as he will have space to exploit with his pace. Whether from the start remains to be seen. After all, Morelos and Cummings would have these same spaces too and it's time they start working together. Having said that, this will be Morelos' last game of the season, so he might get a start. And who knows, maybe we'll see Herrera too as the target man up front, something we hardly utilized this season in open games.

 

The Killie game was generally marred by slack passing and ball control from midfield to front. Made all the worse by Killie's resolute defending tactics, where every lost ball was snatched upon by waiting defenders.

[ranger_syntax 4,325]

30 minutes ago, ian1964 said:

Alnwick

Tav Bates Alves Halliday

McCrorie Goss

Candeias Dorrans  Murphy

Morelos

 

Alves if fit over Martin, John if fit over Halliday

I would also like to see Docherty ahead of Dorrans.