Popular Post BlackSocksRedTops 3,752 Posted January 3, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 3, 2021 (edited) Apologies in advance for being the party pooper. The bubble buster. Whatever you want to call it... As a Rangers fan for over 43 years, I'm slightly alarmed at some of the celebratory language I have seen online and heard on the airwaves regarding our newly extended lead. Am I glad we sit 10 pts ahead of them at this stage of the season? I'm delighted. Am I glad that we've managed to beat our closest rivals without turning up for the game in large parts? I'm ecstatic but it's January 3rd and there is a lot of football to be played. I can fully understand many fans want to pull the trigger early on the celebrations but not this Rangers fan. The last 6/7 years are still too raw for me to relax and start popping the champagne. I've also seen too much football over those 43 years to suggest that we are home and dry. I know the pundits have all but crowned us as champions in waiting but for me it's too early. IMO draws are as damaging as defeats in a tight race. For example, would I be surprised if we drew at Pittodrie or Easter Rd in our forthcoming games. Not at all. Its happened before as these teams usually raise their game when we come to town. Poor performances in these crucial games could potentially reduce our lead to 4/6/7/8 pts. So let's be sensible and put the flares, fireworks, champagne and balloons in the cupboard until it happens. We've won nothing yet. Edited January 3, 2021 by BlackSocksRedTops 14 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onevision 1,571 Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 I'm in the same boat RSBT....we are in a good place but there will be a lot of rough water ahead that we still need to navigate through and far to early to be thinking of lifting the league title. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster. 5,200 Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 (edited) I tend to be as tentative as anyone when it comes to this type of thing...but there are now grounds for fans (not team) to relax and enjoy. This is mirrored by their resignation,..just becoming real. IMO, It's done (deal closed) if we win our next four. Edited January 3, 2021 by buster. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSocksRedTops 3,752 Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 7 minutes ago, buster. said: I tend to be as tentative as anyone when it comes to this type of thing...but there are now grounds to relax and enjoy (to a reasonable degree). This is mirrored by their resignation,..just becoming real. IMO, It's done (deal closed) if we win our next four. As long as there is still "ifs" in the conversation, I won't be able to relax ? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger_syntax 4,330 Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 We are in a position to cope with two draws and two defeats. This could happen if the playing squad get complacent. There are plenty of tough fixtures ahead including two against Celtic. For that to be a problem Celtic would also need to win every single match. This will be down to the management. Gerrard needs to keep them focused. Lennon will be a caretaker at best so we don't know how that will affect Celtic's form. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 6,016 Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 BSRT is 100% right in his OP. One season early in the NIAR Rangers were miles ahead in January but frittered away points for a nervy ending. Might have been 88/89. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rousseau 10,642 Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 I've been saying this for months. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whosthedado 1,685 Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Just keep ticking the games off. One game at a time. Look no further than Pittodrie 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 15,294 Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 I won't celebrate until we have won the league. Given our previous form after the turn of the year under Gerrard, anyone thinking we've won the league is off his head. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSocksRedTops 3,752 Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 (edited) Double post. Apologies Edited January 3, 2021 by BlackSocksRedTops 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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