Match Thread [FT] Rangers 2 (Danilo 11; Cantwell 20) - 1 Sparta Prague

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7 hours ago, ranger_syntax said:

Very good result.

 

The drop in quality in the second half shows that we are relying on some of our first choice players.

Yes, the international break will come at the right time. Hopefully we get some injured players back and can do some business in January.

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9 hours ago, yuddie said:

I'm sorry, I'm willing the boy to kick on but I just don't see it with Lammers?

 

9 hours ago, Frankie said:

I thought Lammers was OK for the most part but started to give it away in the 2nd half too easily again. Over the piece, he's just not good enough.

 

9 hours ago, CammyF said:

Sorry but I thought Lammers was fine tonight as he was on Sunday. 

I think he was better without the ball pressing and closing down passing lanes. He didnt do much in possession.

 

However that's not a great measure of success for a Rangers foward.

[Bill 13,717]

10 hours ago, SykseyBear said:

Sparta goal been coming all half. A disgraceful half of football this. Disgusting level of complacency. Ignorance by the manager as well leaving Lammers on the park. It's actually made me quite angry this game tonight. We're hanging on here. 

Disgraceful, disgusting, ignorant manager?

 

Clement has been here five minutes, with the same players who lost at home to Aberdeen, and he’s still not delivering 90 minutes of perfection. What’s the point of winning in Europe if fans are going to be let down as badly as this?

Edited November 10, 2023 by Bill

[JohnMc 2,750]

Lammers worked hard closing down and doesn't hide when we have possession, he made a contribution last night. He's improved since Clement arrived, like everyone else I'm doubtful he's going to make it with us, but I'm not sure who you play in his place currently. He'd one beautiful bit of skill late in the 2nd half, he got fouled but the ref played the advantage which came to nothing. As we keep saying there's a player in there, he's just hiding him very well. 

 

Prague were always going to come back into it in the second half. Sparta are no mugs, they've some decent players and are experienced at this level. That they changed their tactics and upped their game after half time shouldn't surprise anyone. This is the Europa League, we're going to have periods where the opposition are on top. As it was we defended pretty well and again Butland showed his quality, he's been a great signing. 

Four weeks ago I wouldn't have believed this performance was possible. What Clement, his coaching team and our players have done in such a short space of time is remarkable. We're not only winning again we're doing it in an attractive and exhilarating way. 

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53 minutes ago, compo said:

First 45 excellent just need to remind the lads to do the same in the second 45 and it will be job done.

plus I got a nice return @33/1 to collect when I’m next in town .

I thought you wren't betting on the game compo?

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12 hours ago, SykseyBear said:

Lammers putting in one of the very worst performances we've ever seen from anyone in a Rangers shirt, ever, at any level. This has to be the final straw for him. Enough is enough. 

I must have watched a different game, I thought he did ok and has done recently.  I can't see your mind ever being changed though.

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1 hour ago, Franc Ergs said:

I thought you wren't betting on the game compo?

I always put a bet on my prediction every game , what I meant was there wasn't much on the odds for a straight win to entice me. 

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If the team can build upon their first 45 minutes display then they should do reasonably well 

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