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07 Apr 2024 14:14:37
Gotta say my bottle went but have got to give so much credit to this team. They are a different animal under Clement. Feels like a win to me.
On the game, 2 different halfs, first as poor as you could get. 2 gifts of goals but handsome Jack kept us in it in reality. Tav and Goldson really poor, Wright, Lawrence and Silva not contributing. Also felt we stood off them too much but a goal in 21 seconds is a hard one to take.
Second half immense, all over the park, first to every ball. Sima and Matondo made huge difference, Sima nowhere near fit but a warrior.
Still on top if we win our game in hand, players coming back, in Clement we trust.
1.) 07 Apr 2024 14:25:07
The first half was embarrassing! Luckily not to be 4 down!
Wright shouldn't be near that team. Awful. Silva? Yes he won a pen but his antics are terrible!
Tav great pen but poor. Goldson us done. Last season for him.
Moving on one of the best auld firm games I've seen in 40 years.
Hats off to Matondo and deserves a place in that team. What a goal. Hats off too for Sima.
I think if we got beat today then the league was finished. Feels like a win to be honest.
2.) 07 Apr 2024 14:43:58
Tommy, you sound surprised Goldson bad. He's a liability. We need safe CH who can pass. Goldson costs us. Goals today, 2nd he lost ball and he f@@@@@ up best chance 1st half. Let him go, buy somebody with his and Tav money because he also had a horror.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 17:09:22
MB said the difference in finance is in single digits comparing CL and EL.
04 Jan 2023 16:40:17
I would like to know something. Do we actually scout players from anywhere besides the lower leagues in England.
Majority of players we sign or are linked with seem to be from the championship.
Not saying there are not plenty of good players in that league, just that it's an inflated market in terms of prices and wages.
Feel there are lots of better places to get players that represent better value for money and concerned we are not making the most of our scouting department.
1.) 04 Jan 2023 17:18:54
my point exactly mate - no one questions the scouting team and ross Wilson
just because he madfe a name for him self in other clubs doesn't mean he's doing it here.
2.) 04 Jan 2023 17:22:58
Great question. For me the scouting dept. at the club is very poor. Its actually becoming a bit predictable with us always looking at England. Why do we seem incapable of looking at the Asian, African, Middle East markets - there will definitely be a few gems to get there.
3.) 04 Jan 2023 18:06:50
We scout many many players in Holland Belgium and Eastern Europe.
4.) 04 Jan 2023 18:39:17
Ranger55 need to scout english championship we ain't got the money to even go 15mill for solanke fae bournemouth for example never mind tryin to sign players for more fae the likes of chelsea city spurs etc.
5.) 04 Jan 2023 19:18:06
Trust your word John, definitely know more about this than I do. Glad to hear.
INTR, my point was less about the premiership as agree we cannot afford even the worst players there.
At same time I don't think we can afford the best players in championship either. Would prefer we went for the best players in other leagues.
Transfers are always hit and miss but with high wages from championship if they don't work out it's hard to move them on.
6.) 04 Jan 2023 20:14:23
Tillman? English championship?
24 Nov 2022 16:07:39
Seriously underwhelmed by Beale appointment. Feels like a backward move for the club.
We did look a better coached team under SG so I hope he at least brings that to the club. I do think man management will be better as well.
Really hope he brings success to the club but I have no confidence that he will.
Have a major gripe with paying around 5.5 million to swap Gio for Beale. Does not make sense especially when you consider we have spent less than that on average for players the last 3 years.
Also the board should hang thier heads in shame for inviting him up when Gio was still manager. Total lack of class and expect much more from the custodians of Glasgow Rangers.
1.) 24 Nov 2022 16:21:54
Completely agree. Rarely have I been more underwhelmed. Just waiting for the announcement of Kevin Thompson in the coaching staff to compound the misery.
I hope I’m wrong but I simply do not see a man in the mould of souness, smith, advocaat or even Gerrard. I see a yes man who is here because the board want kamara, Kent and Alfie to sign new contracts or god forbid, have to spend money on their replacements. I’d be 100% certain that this was a player led appointment and players simply should not be choosing what’s best for them.
2.) 24 Nov 2022 17:44:58
Gooner
Tend to disagree. Players at sharp end who can see what works or not and that includes type manager required. Pity that doesn't extend to board level.
21 Nov 2022 16:29:17
Disappointed with today's news, always sad to see manager of rangers sacked. Easy option for the board but feel he has been scapegoat for bigger problems at club.
Beale now favourite for the job, though you never know till it's done.
Why he is in frame for Rangers manager job totally confuses me. He has done nothing in management and does not have a playing career to pull from.
Does anyone really think he or any of the other names in the frame are an upgrade on Goo.
1.) 21 Nov 2022 16:58:16
I replied to a post further down Tommy to sir Walter
And gave my reasons like you don’t want Beale.
2.) 21 Nov 2022 17:39:54
There's no defending the style of play and performances under gio this season. There's also no defence of our incoming transfers this past couple of years.
11 Sep 2023 14:32:20
Would not worry about it John, if some of us take your posts as gospel it's on us, ie me, lol.
On balance it would be kind of ridiculous to bin a manager 4 league games into a season. Sure there will be internal words spoken to say he must do better which would be reasonable.
As time passes from the initial rage of the OF game I think it's better all round giving him a chance after all we have had 3 managers in as many years.
09 Sep 2023 18:29:02
I am not one for reacting to form with managers as want rangers to be better than that.
But would actually be delighted if all this were true.
Weir and Potter would be excellent appointments. Our recruitment in general has not been great and not seen any impact from Park coming to the club so happy to see him go as well.
But this is to all those who shouted to get rid of Gio and now Beale. If Potter comes in he MUST be given time wether we see an immediate impact from him or not. I don't mean 8 months or a year but at least 2 or 3 seasons as we need stability after 3 managers in as many years.
09 Sep 2023 15:04:47
I have lost confidence in the guy but on balance think he should get a chance to turn things around. If I am honest I cannot say I would be that bothered if they did pull the trigger.
However if they do pull the trigger at this stage it should only be if we have a quality experienced manager already lined up.
01 Sep 2023 14:37:20
How dare the club be well prepared and not have multiple last minute panic buys. Its a total disgrace and they should all resign immediately. Seriously!
We have done lots of good business early and I for one think this has been a good window.
Let's get behind the players we have brought in and see how they do over the next few months. We then review in January and strengthen where we need it the most.
I would have liked one more, maybe two lol, but we do have depth in our squad still and it will take more than one transfer window to make all the changes we would like to see.
22 Aug 2023 19:11:14
Don't forget Colak trueblue, that boy was world class, ha ha.
26 Apr 2024 19:39:42
I know he gets it non stop on here but Tav is our captain, top scorer at right back and in running for PoTY. I would expect circa 10 million for him as I don't see why we should take less for such an important player.
Goldson, 2 to 3 million at most. Just not the same profile or level that Tav is on.
If we got around 10 for both it would be fine by me. Both been good servants to the club and would let them get a last good payday in thier careers.
24 Apr 2024 13:27:24
Big fat no for me on the 2 up front.
It's outdated because it's not as effective on the ball as having a 10 playing between the lines and arriving late into the box.
I also think off the ball it makes a high press difficult.
Very few top managers play a front 2 for a reason.
20 Apr 2024 13:48:15
I agree the negativity goes way beyond constructive criticism but I think you are way off on Lunny. He has been the opposite of steady, either excellent or rubbish.
I also agree the league is far from over. 3 points is hardy insurmountable.
19 Apr 2024 18:56:56
I don't get this stuff about shankland at all.
Hearts were never going to sell except for funny money which we did not have.
He is a decent penalty box striker but he is hardly amazing. If he were then his career would not have been the journeyman one it has been.
I would not be against him in summer but would prefer somone better if I am honest.
19 Apr 2024 12:29:16
I know he has been captain but don't think it's all his fault we have won so little.
Every game nowadays is about 14 or 15 players. During his time here in terms of contribution Tav has been a good player. To blame him for everything is too easy an answer. Many players over that period have contributed very little in comparison.
I don't care is he goes in the summer as he has lost the legs to get up and down the park the way he used too. Even if he stays I would be looking at Dujon to be our first pick RB next season anyway.
Goldson and Lundstram are much bigger priorities to get shot of for me. Goldson has been poor the last 2 years and has been getting worse as the games go by. Lunny just cannot be trusted because he is either great or a liability which is no good at a club like Rangers.
With them 2 gone along with BB, Jack, Roofe, Wright, Haji and Lammers leaves enough squad space for PC and NK to refresh the squad.