Rangers Banter Archive July 16 2020

16 Jul 2020 22:18:55
Good result tonight, I was impressed with a lot we did without the ball and in parts on it, but those final passes will come it's still so early in pre season. I thought Barker showed flashes of what he can do he had denyer on toast a couple times, and kamara looked very composed. The red was harsh and I think Jeff reine adilade could of been off for a far more dangerous challenge. As for the free kick just outside the box for hand ball off the fridge what a joke! But that doesn't matter, two goals and a clean sheet good workout with ten then nine for a short time. Happy bear tonight!

17 Jul 2020 05:27:33
Ryan Jack breezed through that game against top drawer opposition. He looked like a man with something to prove. don't think he wanted a pass and he was composed on the the ball. He would be my Captain in that team.

17 Jul 2020 19:33:09
Totally agree Border.

16 Jul 2020 22:02:21
Great to see the team out tonight. Loads of positives only a few negatives but its a pre season so let's not get bogged down or hyped up, 0-2 to a top team with 10 men, well done Gers. Are the SFA looking at the ref to see if he has a Scottish Granny.

16 Jul 2020 22:31:01
The Tims are looking at his qualifications to see if he was a fit and proper referee.

17 Jul 2020 08:03:27
The ANTHILL MOB will demand a steward's enquiry, if they don't win this tournament in lyon 😂 Especially if we actually win it,
they'll be spitting feathers! 😂.

17 Jul 2020 10:18:17
SGL winning a friendly tournament won’t be high up in there list I don’t think.
All that they want is 10 and all we want to do is stop 10.

16 Jul 2020 21:58:33
Boys done well tonight and had the best 2 chances in the 2nd half as well just stupidity from Kent in 1st half when he was playing very well but SG needs to nip this right away as petulant behaviour has cost us the last few years.
Just get up walk away and don’t react.

Looking forward to nice on Saturday.

16 Jul 2020 21:45:56
Well Bears it's pre season so not looking to much into it.

Shame Kent got sent off because he was playing well . I'll say this for Gerrard he has a system for when we go a man down and teams can't break it down.

Going that long with ten men would have done our lads no hard in pre season.

Not a fan at all but Kamara was very good for me when he came on .

Barker did I just see flashes of you when you play for Hibs against us .

Well done to all our young boys . It I was the boy Mayo is be saying to the manager don't buy anyone I'm going to be your other centre half .

We should have been 4-0 on clear cut chances but again not getting too carried away as it's a pre season friendly.

16 Jul 2020 21:54:45
Finished with 3 of the back 4 under 20 in bassey Paterson and mayo and they all done excellently well when they came on.

16 Jul 2020 21:58:09
Liked barker knocking that on, giving the 2 defenders a 15 yard head start over a 25 yard race. And beat them by 3 or 4 yards 😂😂😂.

16 Jul 2020 22:00:28
Thought the finished steven davis as someone put on here yesterday was superb, before going off for a well earned rest. Wee davo pulled the strings for us sitting in front of our centre halfs and he's still a class act, for me anyway. He never wasted a pass all night! 👌.

16 Jul 2020 22:01:28
Herwego55, I agree, up against dembele and delay, they did well no complaints.

16 Jul 2020 22:14:20
A thought we done a great jo, not just a pre season friendly, its a tournament. First game, top of the table. If we beat nice, the trophy is surely ours, we don't get to play celtic but.

16 Jul 2020 22:20:53
Correct herewego and mccrorie marshalling them.

16 Jul 2020 22:46:03
1st time post long time reader. the banter on here is phenomenal n tbh helped us thro this lockdown 👍🇬🇧. thought to a man we wer solid tonight. pre season yes but it was just last week people wer annoyed we only beat hamilton 2-1 . so to go down to 10 for the majority n not concede alls good. just good to c the famous back in action 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧💪.

16 Jul 2020 23:10:43
Welcome aboard pal 🇬🇧.

16 Jul 2020 21:44:43
So much for the skelping from the big traitor Dumbellend!

16 Jul 2020 21:31:51
To all the boys on here who’ve been saying “Gerrard will never play McCrorie as a centre half! ”, A big dose of humble pie please 🤣
On a serious note, some decent performances throughout the team against decent opposition. Early days I know but promising.

16 Jul 2020 21:47:27
McCrorie's a centre mid all day every day imo. That was a great performance. Though Jones and Barker caused havoc when they came on. Defended well and the goalie looked pretty solid. I know it is only a friendly but some very promising signs.

16 Jul 2020 22:01:44
He had no choice to play him there.

He will not play there once in the league
And remember it was a friendly.

16 Jul 2020 22:04:27
Thought jones was mediocre and what a sitter he missed. Barker played well enough.

16 Jul 2020 22:22:31
Flourishes in the midfield, has great defensive attributes that suits the team.

16 Jul 2020 22:23:08
Jones and Barker till he went off we’re good out balls.

16 Jul 2020 22:35:36
Away u go coops mediocre, he was brought on with Barker to give us an out ball and the 2 of them worked hard and did ok. Very unlucky with his chance.

17 Jul 2020 09:57:50
Thought Jones looked fit and hungry tbh. And I thought he was unlucky with the finish as well.

17 Jul 2020 18:58:03
100% took a great touch good composure, missed by a bawhair.

17 Jul 2020 19:36:45
He won’t play there once in the league, except when he has no choice, classic.

16 Jul 2020 21:15:45
Keepers been rock solid, great starting position when they're trying to play balls in behind . Big edmundson has been excellent as well.

16 Jul 2020 21:48:45
We looked really fit and strong and there was some real quality football played there. Thought we were very good all round.

16 Jul 2020 20:19:09
Lyon 0-2 Rangers.

16 Jul 2020 20:33:20
What's Kent thinking about? Yes its soft but the law is, you lift your hands and your off. We better not loose now!

16 Jul 2020 20:33:42
1 game 1 red with playera everlearn.

16 Jul 2020 20:42:41
even though its a friendly all cards count.

16 Jul 2020 20:52:55
We live and learn - well, some of us do!

16 Jul 2020 21:45:41
Lyon have got off with some tough tackles tonight. Bears have played well, including the subs.

16 Jul 2020 14:54:40
Katic nothing off now saying if we played cleric every week we would be champions (33% win ratio against them last season)
He admits they play at a higher standard which I find to be a complete and utter joke if you ain’t up for the battle against the so called smaller clubs then you are at the wrong team.

16 Jul 2020 15:14:37
Katic needs to learn how to cut out the individual errors, the naivety and play consistently well EVERY week like a few others in the team.
Oh and do his talking on the park.

16 Jul 2020 15:28:58
Can't see him staying, possibly leaving next year to look for more playing time.

16 Jul 2020 15:29:23
katic is an idiot then. Nothing ever comes good out of spouting your mouth off to the papers.

16 Jul 2020 15:48:46
He has a point though. We would be champions. They are pish let’s be honest!

16 Jul 2020 16:06:26
C of ibrox depends if games were before or after new year.

16 Jul 2020 16:10:44
That goal aside, he has been pants for us. Would like to see the Fridge more.

16 Jul 2020 16:41:16
I mentioned this last week about players mouthing off about we would be champions if this and if that. Just keep quiet and we shall be champions if we finish with more points than them. C of ibrox your just as bad as people on here keep saying they are pish. They are the best in scotland until we can finish above them.

16 Jul 2020 17:10:59
Totally correct Fauldhoose bear, naive and stupid comment by Katic. Similar to the comments by Tav and Beale before the closedown, demonstrates lack of understanding of informed leadership and motivation.

16 Jul 2020 17:13:58
C of ibrox

He hasn’t a point at all they are champion unfortunately wether you think they are pish or not is irrelevant because if they are that bad what does that make us.

16 Jul 2020 17:21:16
See video of what he actually said and in what context before slating the boy. Papers twist quotes and English is not his first language so hold off before you all say his Rangers career should be over.

Honestly guys in here I don't know if your struggling with lockdown or not winning for a while or whatever but it does seem like yous hate the manager and most of the players. The slightest thing and they are Satan and should be gone. Gerrard, Kennedy, katic, tav, Goldson, kent, Jones, aribo, davis, morelos just in the last 24hrs.

16 Jul 2020 17:29:38
Unnecessary, should just get on with it. Need a new captain for starters.

16 Jul 2020 17:41:07
Obviously you sannys can’t take a joke lol.

16 Jul 2020 17:44:52
If we played hearts every week we would be near relegated lol.1😂.

16 Jul 2020 18:40:22
Huey I never said his career should be over he just shouldn’t be making stupid statements like this and that’s the easy excuse to make for him it could be taking out of context.

17 Jul 2020 01:25:37
Haha 😂 Katics comment was hilarious 😂 and spot on, he’s a long long way to go to be considered Chris Sutton though So chill 🤔😂.

16 Jul 2020 13:26:01
Skov Olsen the winger looks a tricky player here is hoping Rangers go after him 6M apparently is his transfer value.

16 Jul 2020 14:00:59
We could probably get him on loan with future fee around 4.5 million but out is a long shot but got the fingers crossed n.

16 Jul 2020 14:03:16
Hope we can get him for less than 6M.

16 Jul 2020 15:31:21
Random players that Rangers have no interest in signing.

16 Jul 2020 19:11:34
Aye like kamberi i hope BlueWouldDo 🤔.

16 Jul 2020 12:38:32
If Morelos is definitely leaving as club expects him to leave

Do you guys think he would be playing in the friendlies?

To me it would suggest if he's playing ahead of someone who is apparently staying would suggest he's staying put at the mo?

16 Jul 2020 12:45:07
Tbh we only have 2 strikers so I'd imagine they will play a half each so don't think we can read to much into that.

16 Jul 2020 12:48:46
Well, considering we only have him and Defoe as strikers and Morelos is first pick, then he will always be a starter!
That is until the club / player get an offer suitable to all parties.
We'll then sign a replacement who'll become first choice.
You don't cut off your nose to spite your face.
Not difficult to understand.

16 Jul 2020 13:10:35
Thestigno1, alfredo morelos will be playing until an acceptable offer arrives on our table and then it will be goodbye!

16 Jul 2020 13:19:07
Let’s all just wait to see if we get an acceptable offer and to the idiots that want rid of him remember the amount of goals he has scored for us and that is not easy to replace.
Some of our fans have no clue about football.

16 Jul 2020 13:24:45
Rangers transfer Policy seems to be rubbish. There is talk of Middles for less than £15 million where Celtic are looking for
£40 plus for two of their players. Talk has it that Rangers are bidding £3.5 million for a 30 year old midfielder from South Africa. That money could buy Ferguson from Aberdeen who we know as a good player with a sell on value. When they were negotiating with Livingston for the loan of the goalkeeper why didn't Dykes come into the equation.

16 Jul 2020 13:30:01
Staying or leaving he’s still got to get match fit.

16 Jul 2020 13:45:28
Was rubbish for months and keeps letting the team down. Get rid! Had a better striker on loan.

16 Jul 2020 13:56:16
It’s only if Alfie leaves then we will see how important the guy was for us.

16 Jul 2020 15:08:03
Will fredo take the huff again coop if an acceptable offer doesn't come in?

16 Jul 2020 15:09:02
BlueWouldDo, surely you're not implying that flo kamberi is a better striker than alfredo morelos? 🤔. If you do think kamberi is anywhere near in the same class as morelos then i'm honestly stuck for words to what you're watching. Kamberi couldn't lace alfredo's boots. Not even remotely close, he's nowhere near the striker morelos is pal!

16 Jul 2020 15:25:57
What "offers" have we actually had?

16 Jul 2020 15:39:15
much better player technically, can actually stay on the pitch and looks up for it.

16 Jul 2020 16:06:19
Morelos is a terrific striker, his goal rate proves that. Yes, he has issues but is still young. I fear if we can't keep him for next season we won't win the league. His goals tally is terrific. Having said that, we need more than Defoe in reserve so must strengthen the strike force and our attacking midfield.

16 Jul 2020 18:05:36
Keep taking the medication BlueWouldDo, it will help you eventually, common pal! How many others on here thinks flo kamberi is a better striker than alfredo morelos? 🤔Deary me BlueWouldDo 🤔👎
Defoe even at 37 is also miles ahead of kamberi!

16 Jul 2020 18:10:09
Morelos is unplayable in many a game for rangers BlueWouldDo! I agree his only fault is his temperament but i do like the edge in his game, but he must have more control but keep his edge at the same time! Morelos i have no doubt will go on to play in one of Europe's big leagues for a big club and will go on IMHO to become a fantastic striker. Just watch if not us, who kamberi ends up playing with, that will tell you all you need to know. No doubt whatsoever, kamberi is nowhere near the class of alfredo morelos! 👌.

16 Jul 2020 18:12:37
Into the bargain BlueWouldDo, fredo morelos is the top scorer in the europa league and look at the level that is! Kamberi is decent and that's it for me! Deary me pal, i honestly can't believe how anyone being serious, would think/ rate kamberi better than morelos 😂😂.

16 Jul 2020 18:45:05
Think you should now write a book sir.

16 Jul 2020 19:14:47
I hope you don't/ never write a book pal, with statements like kamberi is a better striker than morelos 😂😂
You would be holding onto every copy!

16 Jul 2020 20:33:22
Only turning up for half a season might be good enough in your books, not in mine though.

16 Jul 2020 11:20:33
Morelos opts not to wear club mask for trip to France.

16 Jul 2020 12:50:12
Who told you that?

16 Jul 2020 13:20:37
Hagi you could see from photos

But why does it matter what mask he wore.

16 Jul 2020 13:28:14
He had it on in the pictures I seen. Chose not to wear a mask but has the tracksuit on? . 🙄.

16 Jul 2020 15:28:25
Bankie said he "opted" not to wear the club face mask.
I know he never wore it.
But who actually confirmed that Morelos deliberately never wore it?

16 Jul 2020 08:33:14
This is what I think makes the difference between Celtic and our team, and proves decisive over the season. Take the two wingers, Kent scored 8, Forrest scored 16 (double) . Midfielders; Arfield 9, Aribo 9, a total of 18. McGregor 13, Christie 19, a total of 32 (almost double) . Don't forget Christie underwent a groin op too. If we are to topple Celtic we have to improve in these areas, signing yet another defensive midfielder is not going to change this key area. For me, we do need more steel in the middle of the park, but we must without question, also add more creativity, more goal threat than we currently have. Without this I cannot see us creating enough goal scoring chances to win the league.

16 Jul 2020 09:53:40
I don't disagree The Muppet, but won't Hagi at least help solve part of the problem you have highlighted, i. e. creativity and goals? We definitely need to add another attack-minded midfielder though.

16 Jul 2020 10:23:40
We need more goals from Scotty and joe and if we don’t get them they need replaced with bit is a poor return from our attacking minded midfielders if they can produce more goals they need replaced simple as that.

16 Jul 2020 10:28:51
We also need our wingers scoring more goals as well as our midfielders, to take the weight off alfredo and defoe!

16 Jul 2020 10:36:25
Muppet been saying this all last season, wasn't defensive errors or morelos red cards that saw them awarded the title it was lack of goals from our midfield which celtic had in abundance.

Kent, aribo and hagi need to step up massively this season.

16 Jul 2020 11:02:54
I agree Gazzaloyal 👍Our attacking midfielders and wingers should be hitting double figures, in our goalscoring column mate! Arfield has a decent midfield goalscoring record, since he signed for us!

16 Jul 2020 11:29:19
Hi Muppet,

The truth is our team were no good enough to win the league, but for them to be awarded the 9 when it was not impossible for us to win it sticks in my craw especially now when even our own players are saying we must go all out to stop the 10.

You have to win nine to go for a ten my friend.

16 Jul 2020 11:34:47
Said the same in a post yesterday. Kent could easily double his tally, Hagi should get a few. Played full last season without a first choice re so that's my priority.

16 Jul 2020 11:50:28
Very hard to disagree with that muppet!

16 Jul 2020 11:52:37
Good point Muppet, we don't see enough goals from our midfield and take Morelos out of the team and we don't score enough goals full stop.

16 Jul 2020 12:28:33
Sgl I'm an optimist like yourself and I think players out of position, and maybe the culture shock of a club our size to begin which possibly affected aribo - I think Kent aribo and hagi all will contribute much more than last season.

Gotta be positive coop 👌👌.

16 Jul 2020 13:18:43
Gazzaloyal, a wee question for you pal. Remember i was saying newcastle utd have always been my favourite english club and you said all your family and friends support newcastle, are they from newcastle or up in scotland pal? 🤔I do know from going down their regularly to visit good pals of mine and family, that in general the newcastle supporters much prefer rangers over celtic, well the biggest majority of them do, i take it you know that yourself anyway GazzaLoyal? 🤔.

16 Jul 2020 13:23:49
SGL why say arfield has a decent goalscoring record but not aribo when the scores the same last season both need to be hitting 12-15 goals and you are correct about the wingers also kent was poor last year but hopefully can do the biz this year.

16 Jul 2020 13:34:50
Guys the biggest problem re goals. Is the team try and walk the ball into the net, Not enough efforts from outside the box, I was always told from an early age playing football. Have a crack from outside the box, Surley SG and GMc have said to the players at training to do this, 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇦🇺⚽️😎👍.

16 Jul 2020 14:44:24
There geordies but live here coop friends and family. As I said I don't have an English club but lean towards Newcastle just because of friends and family, yes big following both ways they bring many other people with them to ibrox aswell as travelling on occasion to see the toon. Great support.