Match Thread [FT] Hearts 3 - 3 Rangers (McCausland 52; Cantwell 69; Silva 79)

[Gonzo79 15,292]

7 minutes ago, RANGERRAB said:

A very worrying line-up.

It's a dead rubber.  All eyes on next Saturday. 

[yuddie 1,693]

Just on the face of their age in years, that lineup is 25.3 years old.

 

That's much more like the age profile we need to be getting down to imo, maybe even a year younger than that.

 

We were fielding teams which were getting towards 30 years old as an average at points this season, when you're finishing second that's criminal.

 

Obviously you want the quality married with the potential of the young players and injuries have no doubt forced than lineup somewhat, but it at least looks mobile and athletic.

[der Berliner 3,743]

Butland

 

Tavernier - King - Davies - Fraser 

 

Diomande -  Raskin

 

 McCausland - Cantwell -  Wright

 

Dessers

 

 

Subs: McCrorie, Ridvan, Silva, Jack, Sima, Dowell, Sterling, Yfeko, McKinnon

 

In defence, there is hardly any option. Ridvan will probably be spared for the cup final.

 

In the defensive midfield we are a bit "light", Raskin is snappy, Diomande is confident on the ball... but neither of them are physically strong people. Jack may come later for what will probably be his last appearance. I always liked the look of McKinnon, let's see...

 

It's not that much at stake, so rotation is also important in the offensive department with a view to the cup final. McCausland and Wright deserve their chance, with Cantwell and Dessers we have to hope that no one gets injured.

[Frankie 8,562]

Given the status of the squad, there's not many surprises there. Manager had to find a balance between risk and minutes for players such as King, Davies, Raskin and McCausland to improve their sharpness. Silva from the bench may allow Dessers a rest as well. 3 points please!

[compo 7,030]

Mon the gers. 

[yuddie 1,693]

Mad how Raskin hasn't been given a chance.

 

The difference in legwork and dynamism between him and Lundstram is pretty stark.

 

He's started well.

[der Berliner 3,743]

Yahoo Robertson in black again, we are really "lucky" with our referees of late ...

[compo 7,030]

How did Dessers miss that chance 

[ian1964 10,720]

Typical Dessers miss, he will score!. Another penalty denied

[yuddie 1,693]

If you want a reason for why slaughtering McCausland for his goal contributions is moronic, that's it.

 

Dessers is almost offside when Ross plays that pass as well.

 

There's sweet fa the boy can do if he's setting up 3 or 4 chances a game and the forwards are spooning those chances over the bar.