match thread (image) Celtic v Rangers: Becoming the real deal...

[ian1964 10,761]

 

[der Berliner 3,803]

Like in the last games, they will try to get out of the blocks at full throttle and hit us hard and fast early on. Last time around, not least that shame game at the Scumhut, we never adjusted to that or countered it. Probably the worst ever performance I saw from a Rangers team. I hope these games have been analyzed and people have been fully clued up and motivated.

 

I would assume we'll keep the trusted 4-2-3-1 shape, with the only question mark being over Lafferty playing in the left attacking slot over Kent. The rest picks themselves ...

 

McGregor

 

Tavernier - Goldson - Katic - Barisic

 

Jack - Arfield

 

Candeias - Ejaria - Lafferty

 

Morelos

 

It is important to keep them occupied in their half and don't give them as much room as Ufa or indeed Motherwell got.

[ian1964 10,761]

 

[ian1964 10,761]

Right! heading out now to watch the match, come on Rangers, 100% effort required, do these bassas

[BlackSocksRedTops 3,806]

I see wee bitter Strachan has chimed in with his hyperbolic and nonsensical preview of todays game. Goes along the lines of "if Celtic win, all the hype and good work Rangers have shown will come crashing down". Em, don't think so Gordie. How this wee man was allowed anywhere Scottish football amazes me. I had zero respect for him before but after his classic quote regarding genetics and Scottish football the guy is a joke.

 

Anyway, c'mon the Rangers. Regardless of the score, give us a performance to be proud of.

[blueflag 386]

Frankies team except kent for candeias is starting x11

 

 

Edited September 2, 2018 by blueflag

[BlackSocksRedTops 3,806]

5 minutes ago, blueflag said:

Frankies team except kent for candeias is starting x11

 

 

That's an attacking team but as they only play one up front (usually) does that not leave us light in midfield? Saying that the game could be won and lost on both flanks with Barsic/Lafferty and Tav/Kent going up against their backs and wide players

[RANGERRAB 3,732]

Going with 2 up front is a huge gamble.

 

Hope we don’t get out numbered in MF.

 

And I’d have been tempted to play Halliday instead of Kent who’s been disappointing so far in my opinion  

[BlackSocksRedTops 3,806]

7 minutes ago, RANGERRAB said:

Going with 2 up front is a huge gamble.

 

Hope we don’t get out numbered in MF.

 

And I’d have been tempted to play Halliday instead of Kent who’s been disappointing so far in my opinion  

I tend to agree Rab. It's bold. Maybe he want to double up on the flanks?

Edited September 2, 2018 by BlackSocksRedTops

[JohnMc 2,801]

Ooh, that's an attacking side. I'd have played Candeias myself, I think he's a better all rounder than Kent and has more experience, however Kent gives us pace. I also think Tav needs a player in front of him who'll track back and provide cover allowing him to push on, and Candeias is better at that then Kent in my opinion. Kent is direct though. 

I'm too old to be this nervous before a match!