31 Aug 2023 13:51:19
Like everyone I am disappointed with last night's performance. But unlike most I am not going over the top about it. PSV were levels above us with some excellent young players who will play at a higher level.

In defense of our manager and approach, after two and a half hours of football there was a single goal between the teams. There was an opportunity at that stage to take something so we open up and end up losing a few more goals. That was the right thing to do as we were out as the scoreline stood at the time.

I also think going out is a blessing in disguise as CL this year would have been a hard watch at best and utter humiliation at worst. The Europa gives us a chance to compete and in footballing terms is a much better experience for our club.

The real test this week is Sunday, that is our priority this season. I love a bit of European football but we have been starved of domestic success in recent years.

If we win on Sunday all is forgiven as far as I am concerned. That would leave us in an excellent position in the league and would put huge pressure on Celtic with thier cup exit already in the bag. This is a massive opportunity we need to take. Onwards and upwards.

1.) 31 Aug 2023
31 Aug 2023 14:09:07
I agree it’s a blessing not to be in the champions league. Yes we’re Rangers and we want to be there but I think people are underestimating how much a few hammerings dents the players confidence even when coming back to play domestically. Number one priority is the league and always should be.

2.) 31 Aug 2023
31 Aug 2023 14:14:03
Looks like we are in pool 2 europa, what make you thunk we will fare better there, most pot 1 teams better than PSV, any more performances like last night and we will get embarrassed in that to.

3.) 31 Aug 2023
31 Aug 2023 14:55:36
I think people are underestimating just how important that Champions League money is to Rangers. Or the problem it creates when Celtic are getting it, and Rangers aren’t. It’s not just about the prize money either. It’s about putting your players in the shop window. A few good performances in that competition and the big clubs come knocking.

People talk as if a good run in the Europa is a given - It’s not. We must get results to increase our coefficient and ensure we make it to the club World Cup next summer.

European football and player trading have become the financial lifeblood of the club. We really need to do well on this stage.

4.) 31 Aug 2023
31 Aug 2023 15:39:12
Gers, there are loads of reasons, we are Scotland's premier European team with higher coefficient than all other teams combined, we have played 4 games this season with 1 win 2 draws and a defeat, we got to the final the last time, we have got out of group stages multiple times in recent years, the overall standard is nowhere near the CL, you don't need to beat a pot 1 team to qualify for next stages, the new players will have more games with us to gel as a team.

If we get the worst possible draw it will be difficult but still likely to be easier than best CL draw.

I would agree with you VA if we were completely out of Europe but I don't for a couple of reasons.

With the parachute payment and 2 gate receipts already the difference is not as massive as it once was. Also the club cannot be run on the finances guaranteed from CL as it will lead us to financial trouble. There is also the potential to make up the majority of the money with a good performance in the tournament.

5.) 31 Aug 2023
31 Aug 2023 15:44:16
We were good enough to match/ beat PSV last year. Good enough to match beat them last week. Fans predicted a win on the night last night. But as of full time we're now a rotten team and they're clearly a lot better? What changed in a week?

6.) 31 Aug 2023
31 Aug 2023 16:26:35
Nothing has changed with me rfc, psv has far more quality than any team we face in our league.

7.) 31 Aug 2023
31 Aug 2023 17:07:48
My concern is that PSV had reviewed the game last week and came up with a game plan. Rangers don’t appear to have learned any lessons from the first leg. Still lost headers and certain midfielders not applying themselves properly.

8.) 31 Aug 2023
31 Aug 2023 17:09:22
MB said the difference in finance is in single digits comparing CL and EL.