Gerrard should go now

[compo 7,038]

3 hours ago, Gonzo79 said:

Gerrard is attempting to play the way Klopp's Liverpool side does.  

 

An off-form Morelos, Kent doing naff all and a 21 year old loanee aren't exactly Firmino, Salah and Mane.

 

Warburton's "Plan B is doing Plan A better" nonsense seems quite popular with Gerrard, who rarely reacts to opposition tactics.  He's going to have to be a bit more flexible if he wants to be a successful manager. 

Let give the boy a break remember he's still a green horn manager and he has done very well in his short tenure if we keep our cool we can still win the league I don't give up until its mathematically impossible 

[Bill 13,717]

1 hour ago, compo said:

Let give the boy a break remember he's still a green horn manager and he has done very well in his short tenure if we keep our cool we can still win the league I don't give up until its mathematically impossible 

You know what they say, every disaster is an opportunity in waiting. Much now depends on Gerrard showing the mentality that appears to be so lacking in some of the players. If you're going to be the leader then you need to bloody well lead.

[Doug1212 0]

Your spot on mate he gets the benefit of the doubt season 1 to now be making the exact same mistakes season 2 proves he’s not the man was worth a punt but it’s no payed off last 32 of europa league beat Celtic for the first time in 9 year at park head give me a break if that’s all you need to do to be classed a good manager at Rangers we’re in a sorry state  loved it when he came no looking so good now give Dick Advocaat  a year in the summer it’s our only hope we’ve got of stopping 10 

[BlackSocksRedTops 3,751]

1 hour ago, Doug1212 said:

Your spot on mate he gets the benefit of the doubt season 1 to now be making the exact same mistakes season 2 proves he’s not the man was worth a punt but it’s no payed off last 32 of europa league beat Celtic for the first time in 9 year at park head give me a break if that’s all you need to do to be classed a good manager at Rangers we’re in a sorry state  loved it when he came no looking so good now give Dick Advocaat  a year in the summer it’s our only hope we’ve got of stopping 10 

What a myopic outlook. Who genuinely cares about this 10 in a row nonsense? They won more than half of those league titles while we were away from the league or were in utter turmoil. Bringing in a manager for a short term fix to simply to stop them is crazy and could do more damage long term IMO. That's old Rangers thinking and it's tired. 

 

SG is building something tangible. Has he made mistakes? Of course he has and I'm sure he would be the first person to admit that but let's stay strong and remember what he's done. You mention the last 32 in europe as if it's nothing. People really have short memories. It's just over 2 years since the club's lowest point in European football and we now we have a team that can compete in a European competition and doesn't look out of place. That's a huge step forward

Edited February 14, 2020 by BlackSocksRedTops

[Gonzo79 15,293]

2 hours ago, BlackSocksRedTops said:

Who genuinely cares about this 10 in a row nonsense?

It will hit home when it's repeatedly mentioned by the yahoos and the press (if they manage it).

 

I think Celtc are likely to win 12 major trophies in a row now.  That is embarrassing for everyone in Scottish football.

[BlackSocksRedTops 3,751]

6 minutes ago, Gonzo79 said:

It will hit home when it's repeatedly mentioned by the yahoos and the press (if they manage it).

 

I think Celtc are likely to win 12 major trophies in a row now.  That is embarrassing for everyone in Scottish football.

That is embarrassing but it was always going to happen while we were demoted and hamstrung. Who cares about them? Don't read the press if it happens. It's that simple. 

 

Let's show testicular fortitude and stick to what WE are doing. If we focus solely on stopping them winning an utterly meaningless record, I truly wonder what the point of our club is. 

Edited February 14, 2020 by BlackSocksRedTops

[Gonzo79 15,293]

Our primary focus, as a club, is winning the league.  Always has been, always will be.

[Frankie 8,562]

FAO all users:

 

As much as I can understand the strong feeling after a defeat and the subsequent discussion of what I feel was an OTT thread, please refrain from personal insults as it just makes those who make them look silly and, on this Valentine's Day, I love you all too much to fall out with any of you...

 

[Franc Ergs 1,651]

10 Pages ,and no support at all for the op, barring one new member, speaks volumes.

[Frankie 8,562]

42 minutes ago, Franc Ergs said:

10 Pages ,and no support at all for the op, barring one new member, speaks volumes.

For me, it's a fairly understandable initial reaction but, I can't see how anyone would, after some reflection think sacking the manager and his coaching team would hasten our return to success.

 

There's no doubt Gerrard has his faults so to ignore that and/or our recent form would be silly.  However, we have made good progress over the last 18-24 months so sacking him after one period of bad form (in which we've been missing a few key players as well) is a complete over-reaction.

 

Much better to be constructive in our criticism:

 

1.  The manager simply has to be more flexible/adaptable in his selections and systems: relying on the 4-3-2-1 isn't working.

2.  He has to be prepared to change things quicker during games.

3.  To not have adequate similar backup for Barisic and Morelos, in particular, is now bordering on negligence when they are so important to the way we play.

4.  We have to solve the issues we have after international breaks.

5.  We have to examine why we've lost so many games recently from winning positions.

6.  He needs to be stronger in his criticism of the officials.

 

I'm sure we could add a few more points to take us to 10.  All things considered, discussing these flaws makes for a more interesting thread than ripping everything up and starting again, where we'd then need more transfer windows as well as finding a better manager, questions not certain to be answered.

 

I'm afraid, we just need to maintain our support and have further patience amidst dreadful times to be a Rangers fan.  That's not easy but, if don't fancy following our motto, then Rangers isn't for you.