PoohBear 1,148 Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 5 minutes ago, Sutton_blows_goats said: That is a good question. But then you could say the same for us last season. Dortmund and RBL have players worth more than our entire club. I agree, under Gerrard (and I think Gio initially benefitted from this) we played well above our weight. But now we can't even be a solid team anymore. We shouldn't be getting bowled over 7-1 at home to ANY team. Even Real Madrid or Barcelona. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 15,293 Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 When you down tools against a better team, who then bring on Salah and Thiago, you're going to get hammered. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ascender 352 Posted October 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2022 Couldn't face posting last night when I got back from the game. Bloody hell... Other than the total collapse, and I might be the only one who sees it like this, but other than #55, I'm still seeing many of the same issues which have existed since Gerrard came in. Obviously Gerrard oversaw a significant rebuild, but from then, until he left, there were issues which went unresolved and some are still there under Gio. And BTW, I'll forever be grateful for SG for delivering title 55, but with every passing match, his reputation as this perfect manager seems to be growing and growing. Let's not forget just how few trophies he won with us and the fact he left after a rubbish start to the season where he seemed unable to shake our players from some deep-seated lack of motivation and "can't be arsed". Some of these have been compounded by players ageing, not being replaced and some strange transfer oversights as well. But last night, it was like another "greatest hits" of these. McGregor's terrible distribution and being rooted to his line. Full backs' not tracking back and/or midfielders not dropping back to cover for them. Borna looked like he gave up on at least two occasions which resulted in a goal. Full backs who can get forward, but aren't necessarily great at the defensive side. Important in a modern day game or not? Its still costing us. Inability to defend set pieces, corners in particular. Certain players who seem to shit the bed in the really big games. Certain players seem to be undroppable - regardless of form; confidence. Balance in midfield has been an issue for as long as I can remember. I don't think Gio knows what system he wants us to play from game to game. He seems to rely on trial and error too much, sometimes with players being played out of position. Change the starting lineup, but system remains the same or not setup to play to the strength of those who've come in. Do we have a "plan b"? Why so slow and ponderous in some games, particularly in the league. We're also slow off the pitch when it comes to contracts - Kent and Morelos in to their last 8 months now? A presumably big contract for Goldson who is the most resilient player I've seen in a long time and great on his day, but at times is still very one-footed and prone to making poor decisions. Why so slow to make substitutions and react to what's going on? Some players, some of our most experienced players, seem unable to do the basics right. Especially in the bigger games. We still seem to be the unluckiest club around with injuries. See also going in to a Europa League final without a fit striker. See also, Ryan Jack. I love the guy, but how many times are we going to just keep persisting with him when every single season goes the same way? We also now look really unfit. So can't blame the injuries on over-training or the high-tempo system we play We still don't have a system where we can play two different, complimentary strikers occasionally. We still seem to have a midfield full of players who are too similar in their style of play and defensive leanings. Why are we still signing players for the squad when we now appear to have players coming through the ranks who are up to the job? Our transfer policy seems to have been poor at best. For a while, you could see that the quality of players we were signing was improving, but it seemed to plateau. Whether that's down to Ross Wilson, the management teams (who have gone on the record to say they're happy with the squad) or financial realities, we still seem to have ended up with a bloated, ageing squad with some players well past their best days. Some of the first team should have gone after 55. They should absolutely have gone after last season. So in short ?), that's why I was so pi$$ed-off last night, because its the same story I've seen play out time and time again for the last 3 or 4 years now. 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutton_blows_goats 5,335 Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 4 minutes ago, ascender said: I might be the only one who sees it like this, but other than #55, I'm still seeing many of the same issues which have existed since Gerrard came in. Obviously Gerrard oversaw a significant rebuild, but from then, until he left, there were issues which went unresolved and some are still there under Gio. 100% agree mate, spot on and good post. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger_syntax 4,321 Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 1 hour ago, buster. said: Go Compare....the gulf....it is increasing. Again, I am not saying things will change. I am saying what (however unlikely) we'd need to stop the direction of travel. Rangers need to focus on things that are actually feasible. Like continuing to increase revenue through European football and player trading. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster. 5,186 Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 38 minutes ago, PoohBear said: How come they haven't collapsed against better opposition then? Look at who they've played over the last few years, they've knocked it out the park. We did as well, but our squad reached its sell by date and at the same time come up against the real elite (BodoGlimt haven't as yet) Add in what looks like a disconnect that some have with manager. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger_syntax 4,321 Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 1 hour ago, buster. said: Much of the squad have gone past their sell by date and it is showing. Ah, good, you are retreating from your exaggerated complaints. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster. 5,186 Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, ranger_syntax said: Rangers need to focus on things that are actually feasible. Like continuing to increase revenue through European football and player trading. Yes, but I was focusing on the limits of where that will take us and the resulting widening gulf. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster. 5,186 Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, ranger_syntax said: Ah, good, you are retreating from your exaggerated complaints. No I was translating for those who can't understand the original post. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger_syntax 4,321 Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, buster. said: Yes, but I was focusing on the limits of where that will take us and the resulting widening gulf. Why watch football at all then? Edited October 13, 2022 by ranger_syntax 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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