match thread (image) [FT] Rangers 3 - 2 HJK Helsinki (Arfield 29; Katic 53; Candeias 75)

[Rousseau 10,655]

Poor performance overall, but the youngsters Houston and Kelly have not looked out of place. I didn't see the goal conceded, was McCrorie at fault at all?

 

Another youngster, Palmer, comes on for Kelly, 

[rbr 1,256]

6 minutes ago, Rousseau said:

Poor performance overall, but the youngsters Houston and Kelly have not looked out of place. I didn't see the goal conceded, was McCrorie at fault at all?

 

Another youngster, Palmer, comes on for Kelly, 

Difficult to say , just a long ball mover the top , Katic and MacAuley were too far apart  but it was a decent finish.

 

I really struggle with how some people get in a froth over a meaningless friendly , it will bear no resemblance to wednesday

[Rousseau 10,655]

Palmer looks like he's just out the womb!

[Rousseau 10,655]

Final whistle blows. 3-2. 

 

Barasic goes down just before in considerable pain. 

[Big Jaws 570]

1 minute ago, Rousseau said:

Palmer looks like he's just out the womb!

Looks to be built a bit like Bobby Russel. if he's half the player he'll be a cracker.

[Big Jaws 570]

1 minute ago, Rousseau said:

Final whistle blows. 3-2. 

 

Barasic goes down just before in considerable pain. 

Walked off OK. Maybe just a wee tweak on his knee.

[Frankie 8,570]

A nice wee win in the end.

 

Very rusty at times but also some good football over the course of the game, especially in the first half.

 

HJK weren't a bad side and held the ball well but Killie will offer a more orthodox and physical threat on Wednesday night which will be a very tough game.

[Big Jaws 570]

I thought their player Dahlström bossed the game for long periods. McRorie (GK) probably out a bit too quick for their second.

Edited January 20, 2019 by Big Jaws

[Bluedell 5,627]

1 hour ago, Big Jaws said:

I'm not sure what it is we're playing sometimes it looks like a 4-4-2 diamond and at others a 4-3-3.

4-4-2 diamond. Don't think it really worked. Not enough width and seemed to be caught easily on the break. Against an SPL team there won't be the same ability to get in behind the defence as we did in the first half as they'll lie deeper.

[ian1964 10,724]

Surprised not to see Rossiter game time! anyone know why?