Match Thread [FT] Rangers 2 (Diomande 13'; Cerny 69') - 1 St Mirren

[Rousseau 10,806]

59 minutes ago, compo said:

 

If the Rangers job were to become available, Graham Potter WOULDbe interested in taking the role. 

That's according to a former England goalkeeper.

Paul Robinson claims he knows for a FACT that the former Swansea, Brighton and Chelsea head coach would be interested in potentially becoming Rangers manager.

Potter was touted with a switch north of the border this time last year after Michael Beale's sacking. 

Philippe Clement, of course, took over and has been in the game for a little over 12 months now.

Potter was believed to be in the picture for the England national team job, but Thomas Tuchel was appointed two weeks ago. 

With Erik ten Hag dismissed by Manchester United this morning, it seems Potter's name has already been linked with the hotseat at Old Trafford. 

He's been out of a job for around 18 months since he left Chelsea, and in a recent appearance on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football, he revealed he's waiting for his next opportunity in coaching.

I know this is an absolute nonsense link, and yet... 

 

[Sutton_blows_goats 5,457]

If he is being considered for Man U and England, he aint coming to us.

[lenny3k 668]

I'm pretty sure he was quizzed on the role last time and said he wasn't interested, although, we are a more appealing option now................

[CammyF 8,369]

12 hours ago, Rousseau said:

I agree with everything except this. 

 

The stats say they've been lucky.

 

I expect it to even out over the course of the season - unless they get better... 

But you could argue we were lucky to beat Hibs (they missed a penalty), Dundee United and St Mirren. 

 

The stats might not back that up, but I feel we were lucky to win those 3 games. 

[RANGERRAB 3,731]

9 minutes ago, CammyF said:

But you could argue we were lucky to beat Hibs (they missed a penalty), Dundee United and St Mirren. 

 

The stats might not back that up, but I feel we were lucky to win those 3 games. 

We made it difficult for ourselves in those 3 games because we missed easy chances

[Rousseau 10,806]

13 minutes ago, CammyF said:

But you could argue we were lucky to beat Hibs (they missed a penalty), Dundee United and St Mirren. 

 

The stats might not back that up, but I feel we were lucky to win those 3 games. 

We were lucky against Hibs, but deserved to win the others in terms of xG. 

 

I've been critical of our xG output but it's still generally higher than our opponents - except against Hibs. 

 

Aberdeen have had a lower xG against 4 of their last 6 opponents.

[CammyF 8,369]

1 hour ago, Rousseau said:

We were lucky against Hibs, but deserved to win the others in terms of xG. 

 

I've been critical of our xG output but it's still generally higher than our opponents - except against Hibs. 

 

Aberdeen have had a lower xG against 4 of their last 6 opponents.

As I said, the stats may tell a different story, but I thought we were lucky to win those three game, especially Hibs.

 

Aberdeen are in a far better place (league position, style etc) than we are at the moment and can't believe we are favourites 

 

Wednesday will tell its own story but we go into it as a must win game. 

[Scott7 6,149]

1 hour ago, Rousseau said:

Aberdeen have had a lower xG against 4 of their last 6 opponents.

Yes but look at their league points.

[Rousseau 10,806]

9 hours ago, Scott7 said:

Yes but look at their league points.

All I'm saying is it's not sustainable over the course of a season.

 

If we had a similar output I'd be incredibly worried - but we're judged on titles, which Aberdeen are not. 

[compo 7,184]